The UK piano making industry was once a proud part of the manufacturing industry with more than 300 companies crafting the instruments. However one of the last British piano makers is about to play its swan song.
Kemble London will close its Milton Keynes operations after majority shareholder, Yamaha, decided it was no longer financially viable to support the company. “As the marketplace for mid-range pianos comes under increasing pressure, and in order to improve our long term competitiveness, the best solution is to fully utilise our manufacturing capacity in other locations,”…
This content is for subscribers only. Subscribe now for free to read the full article.
Already a subscriber? Login
