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Brunswick Billiards: A History of Innovation and Quality



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Brunswick Billiards was founded over 170 years ago and has been a leading player in the recreational product industry for generations. American brand, Brunswick Billiards, has a long history. Their products feature high craftsmanship. Brunswick products are sure to meet your needs, whether you need a table, cues or accessories.

Brunswick Billiards was founded in 1897 by John Moses Brunswick. It is a story of quality and innovation. It's also one of a shared vision and commitment to market leadership.

Brunswick began producing billiard tables for a Cincinnati meatpacker. The word of mouth promotion quickly brought in more orders for additional tables. Brunswick purchased competitors in the 1870s. This would make Brunswick the leader of the billiards industry. Brunswick reported sales in 1960 of $422,000,000 Brunswick began expanding into other products as well in the early 1900s. Brunswick began producing automobile tires in early 1900s. Brunswick purchased Mercury Marine in 1961 and began to supply camouflagenets to the military during World War II.


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John Moses Brunswick, a Swiss immigrant, arrived in the United States around the middle of the 19th century. He trained in Philadelphia and New York City. He was elected to the Ohio legislature and founded the Cincinnati Carriage Making Company in 1865. He later joined forces with Julius Balke, who owned a billiard table factory in Cincinnati. Balke opened a St. Louis branch in 1854 and later he established another in Chicago.


Brunswick was also a military contractor. Its products were used in two world wars. Brunswick bought Mercury Marine, which manufactures boats for Patriot missiles, in 1961. In the early 1900s, Brunswick expanded its product line to include toilet seats, refrigerators, and phonographs.

Brunswick billiard tables are American-made and have a long tradition of quality, creativity, adaptability, and durability. They are durable and can be passed down from one generation to the next. Brunswick Billiards has a variety of tables and products that are available in the United States, Canada and Mexico. These billiards tables can be found in a variety of styles and finishes. They are sturdy and easy maintenance, and they are great for any home game area.

The company's latest production is a medium weight table called the "Wellington". This table is handsomely figured with flat surface veneer work and Monarch quick cushion. It has an intricate French Empire design, brass Brunswick emblem, and intricate inlays. This table can be used as a centerpiece of your home. You can choose from a range of woods and finishes.


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Brunswick also manufactures cues, balls, and all the apparatus for the game. The cue rack system is easy to set up thanks to its unique mounting bracket system. These cues are perfect for home game room play or tournaments. A DVD with cue racks is also available from the company. It includes a history of the game as well as practice drills and trick shots.




 


Brunswick Billiards: A History of Innovation and Quality