" Since 1887, when it began producing reed organs, the Yamaha Corporation in Japan (then Nippon Gakki Co., Ltd.) has grown to become the world's largest manufacturer of a full line of musical instruments, and a leading producer of audio/visual products, semiconductors and other computer related products, sporting goods, home appliances and furniture, specialty metals, machine tools, and industrial robots. " more

" Boosey & Hawkes has a special place in the world of music publishing. We are committed to encouraging music and musicians around the world and our activities include:
Managing a world-class catalogue of 20th and 21st century composers
Contributing to music education by publishing music for children and young people
Developing a one-stop music service for television, radio and advertising " ........ more

" The Renaissance Workshop Company Ltd. is the world's largest specialist manufacturer of Medieval, Renaissance and Baroque musical instruments and musical instrument kits. All our instruments are based on existing originals or the relevant iconography and are hand made by our team of experienced craftsmen. What makes the Renaissance Workshop Company Ltd. unique however is that we also make the same range of Early Music instruments in kit form. Each kit provides all the parts for you to build the instrument and has been designed for ease of assembly. Most do not assume any prior knowledge or experience of instrument making. " more