Some Essex models have been made by Young Chang, others by Pearl River. I don’t know whether that has changed as yet but I expect it will.
Boston pianos are still made by Kawai. I think it is unlikely that will change any time soon. But I could be wrong.
ddf
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From: caut-bounces at ptg.org [mailto:caut-bounces at ptg.org] On Behalf Of tnrwim at aol.com
Sent: Sunday, February 20, 2011 4:42 PM
To: caut at ptg.org
Subject: Re: [CAUT] Samick and Steinway
Are the Essex still made by Young Chang, or are they now made by Samick?
I presume the Bostons are still made by Kawai. Is there any word when the contract with them will expire?
Wim
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From: Delwin D Fandrich <del at fandrichpiano.com>
To: caut <caut at ptg.org>
Sent: Sun, Feb 20, 2011 2:27 pm
Subject: Re: [CAUT] Samick and Steinway
“MMR, the US MI trade magazine has reported that Samick Musical Instruments has finalised its acquisition of $27 million worth of Steinway shares at $16 per share. The money will be used to eliminate the company’s existing debt, as well as for general corporate purposes.
This move means Samick now owns around 1.9 million Steinway shares. This makes them the largest single holder of Steinway's 'B' stock, owning a portion of around 30 per cent. The company is still owned almost outright by Kyle Kirkland and Dana Messina, who together own some 90 per cent of the manufacturer's 'A' stock.”
It’s about 30% of the B stock. It’s non-voting but it does give Mr Kim a seat on the board.
ddf
Delwin D Fandrich
Piano Design & Fabrication
620 South Tower Avenue
Centralia, Washington 98531 USA
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Phone 360.736.7563
From: <mailto:caut-bounces at ptg.org> caut-bounces at ptg.org [ <mailto:caut-bounces at ptg.org?> mailto:caut-bounces at ptg.org] On Behalf Of Anne Acker
Sent: Sunday, February 20, 2011 2:44 PM
To: Ed Sutton; <mailto:caut at ptg.org> caut at ptg.org
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The most recent press release I have puts them at 18% in January 2010.
If anybody can find evidence that corroborates Ed's memory, I'd be very appreciative.
AA
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