They are also awarded the title of the European Certificate of Excellence, which proves the exceptional quality of materials. So we can say that these European upright and grand pianos are available on every continent and their quality is highly appreciated (the Petrof factory has won prestigious awards in Europe and worldwide over the years). Currently, the Petrof factory operates in Hradec Králové in the Czech Republic, and has its branch also in the United States. An important part of the brand's activity is investment in development, innovation and research - for this purpose, among others, the Development Department and later a modern Development Centre was created. In the aftermath of the Second World War, the Petrof factory was nationalized for many years and did fully return to the primitive hands of the Petrof family in 2001 (10 years earlier Jan Petrof had already taken over the management). Another branch was established in London with the legendary Steinway & Sons brand, and piano production also included electronic and radio-acoustic systems. Antonin was joined by three sons, who took over the company in 1915, when their father and mother died in an accident. The company's range gradually and continuously expanded and Petrof companies were established in Hungary and Vienna. Soon, in addition to grand pianos (and harmoniums), production also included Petrof upright pianos. Petrof resumed its activity in 1874 and the factory was moved to Brno. The production functioned in this way for a short period of time when production was interrupted by the Austro-Prussian War for a few more years. Initially, Antonin Petrof created instruments in his father's workshop. Earlier, he studied and watched the work of craftsmen working in the factories in Vienna to start his own business soon. The founder and creator of the first Petrof piano was Antonin Petrof - it happened in 1864. We are talking about the wonderful Petrof instruments, which have been produced for over 150 years in the Czech Republic. Although the European market for upright and grand pianos may be particularly associated with countries such as Germany or Italy, one of the leading piano manufactures is located a little further east.

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