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Brunswick Billiards -- A History of Innovation and Quality



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Brunswick Billiards, founded more than 170 years back, has been an influential leader within the recreational products sector for generations. The American brand is rich in history and the products they make are of high quality craftsmanship. Brunswick products will suit all your needs.

Brunswick Billiards was started by John Moses Brunswick. This story is one about innovation and quality. It is also a story of shared vision and commitment towards market leadership.

Brunswick produced the first billiard tables in Cincinnati for a successful Cincinnati meatpacker. Word of mouth quickly spread word about the tables and more were ordered. Brunswick started buying rivals in the 1870s. It would become the global leader in billiards. Brunswick reported sales in 1960 of $422,000,000 Brunswick expanded into other products during the 1900s. Brunswick started manufacturing automobile tires in the 1900s. Brunswick bought Mercury Marine in 1960 and began providing camouflage nets during the Gulf War to the military.


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John Moses Brunswick came from Switzerland in the mid-19th century to immigrate to the United States. He worked as an apprentice in Philadelphia, New York City and elsewhere. He was soon elected as a member of the Ohio legislature. The Cincinnati Carriage Making Company was established in 1865. Julius Balke was his partner in the founding of Cincinnati's billiards factory. In 1854, Balke opened a branch in St. Louis, and he later established an additional establishment in Chicago.


Brunswick was also an army contractor. The products of the company were used in both world wars. Brunswick purchased Mercury Marine in 1961. This company manufactures boats and radars for Patriot missiles. Brunswick grew its product range to include toilet seats and refrigerators in the early 1900s.

Brunswick billiard tables are American-made and have a long tradition of quality, creativity, adaptability, and durability. They are made to last, and they can be passed down from generation to generation. Brunswick Billiards offers a wide variety of tables, and their products are sold across the United States, Canada, and Mexico. You can find these billiards tables in many styles and finishes. These tables are sturdy and easy to maintain and make a great addition to any home's game room.

The company's latest production is a medium weight table called the "Wellington". This table has Monarch quick cushions, a Monarch flat surface veneer and is elegantly figured. It also features a French Empire style, intricate inlays, and a brass Brunswick emblem. This table will become a centerpiece in your home. It is available in a variety of wood and finishes.


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Brunswick also manufactures cues, balls, and all the apparatus for the game. The cue racks are easy to mount thanks to the company's unique bracket system. These cues work well in tournaments and the home. The cue rack DVD includes a history, drills, and tricks shots.




 


Brunswick Billiards -- A History of Innovation and Quality