VEB Klingenthaler Harmonikawerke

The VEB Klingenthaler Harmonikawerke ( KHW ) was a company based in Klingenthal in the Vogtland music angle, which was the main producer of accordions, harmonicas and electronic musical instruments in the GDR.

History

The VEB Klingenthaler Harmonikawerke was founded on January 1, 1949 through the combination of several private companies (for example, the company FA Rauner ). 125 578 accordions were made early in 1961, there have been exported to more than 40 countries. In 1964 the incorporation of the VEB Vermona in the Klingenthaler Harmonikawerke. 1972 a further 17 farms were transformed into state-owned with state participation and affiliated to the VEB Klingenthaler Harmonikawerke (for example, the company FA Böhm ). The production and development of electronic instruments and effects made ​​in works Schoeneck, in which the Vermona logo first appeared in 1972 on the organ ET -6. 1985, more than 3000 employees in the various operating parts.

In 1990, numerous independent companies back from the Klingenthaler harmonica works.

The Vermona brand was launched in 2000 by the company HDB electronic GmbH back to life.

Brands and Products (Selection)

  • Goldon ( Kid pianos )
  • World Champion ( accordions, electronic organs and electric pianos )
  • Regent (amplifier and speakers )
  • Vermona ( electronic organs and pianos)
  • Bandmaster ( Triolas, harmonicas )
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