In 1897, Wilhelm Schimmel built his own state-of-the-art factory in Leipzig-Stötteritz on 4000 m 2 large grounds. The company had moved to bigger workshops due to the increasing production. In May 1894, Wilhelm Schimmel produced his 1000th instrument. His slogan 'Quality prevails', proved to be right as his business succeeded and his instruments grew popular for their advanced technique, excellent sound and contemporary design. The history of Schimmel Pianos began on as Wilhelm Schimmel founded his own workshop in Leipzig, Germany. History 1st Generation: Foundation and growth

8.3 Awarded instruments, Wilhelm Schimmel series.

8.2 Awarded Instruments, Classic series.

8.1 Awarded instruments, Konzert series.

1.1 1st Generation: Foundation and growth.

With more than 40 awards, Schimmel Pianos are the most highly awarded Pianos from German production. Schimmel instruments are produced in the Schimmel workshop in Braunschweig, Germany. (Fridolin Schimmel pianos were formerly made by the Young Chang Piano Company factory.) Over the history, the company has made an impact on the piano industry with new inventions and innovative designs. All Fridolin Schimmel pianos are made in the Pearl River piano factory in China. Since 2016 Schimmel has been owned by the Pearl River Piano Group in China. Schimmel Pianos is known for producing 'made in Germany' instruments of high quality.

Four generations of the Schimmel family have since managed and grown the family-owned business. The company was founded 1885 by Wilhelm Schimmel in Leipzig, Germany. Their product line has been described as 'the most highly awarded German piano'. Schimmel is a German piano maker with factories in Braunschweig, Germany and Kalisz, Poland. Please find detailed information on each level of the Schimmel range in the links over in the righthand block.Ĭlick here to visit the Schimmel website.Viola Schimmel (Granddaughter of Wilhelm Schimmel), Lothar Kiesche Perhaps one of these instruments could be just what you are looking for?!

We are especially proud that the majority of German instruments which have received awards are manufactured by Schimmel. The numerous awards provide proof that the quality of Schimmel instruments is universally acclaimed by experts. Our grand and upright pianos have participated in international instrument tests since 1988 – and were repeatedly able to bring home top marks. Schimmel – the most highly awarded German piano

Both he and his slogan “Quality will prevail” were proved right by his success. His instruments were impressive for their advanced technique, excellent tone and contemporary form. both these qualities were demonstrated by Wilhelm Schimmel, the founder Schimmel pianos: shortly after the completion of his training as a piano manufacturer, he established his own workshop in Leipzig and produced his first piano at the beginning of 1885.

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