Camac Harps

Camac harp is a factory in the French Mouzeil in the department of Loire -Atlantique.

History

1972 Camac company was founded by, among others, Joël Garnier. The company was actually founded for production and trade of traditional musical instruments, but soon the company began construction of Celtic harps. Camac managed within five years to become one of the leading manufacturers harp. 1985, the second World Harp Congress in Jerusalem, presented the new Camac Harpe à mémoire to the public. The company entered the terrain of pedal harps.

After the success of Garnier decided to close the trading activities of the company and to devote all his time to production of harps. The result was 1985 Production Camac, a registered firm for traditional hook harps and pedal harps, which soon took the lead on the harp market in France.

In 1990, Garnier 's The Blue before at the World Harp Congress in Paris. This still popular e - Harp was a great success. This was followed by 1996, three classic double pedal harps, the Clio, Athéna and Altantide prestige. From 1985 to 2000 he Joël Garnier the company. 2000 took over Janzek François the company.

Camac harp is still the only French manufacturer today. In Breton Mouzeil around 60 employees work on an area of ​​2,500 square meters in offices and workshops.