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In the beginning Harder & Steenbeck was founded in 1923 by two engineers, August Harder and Wilhelm Steenbeck in Hamburg (Germany). In the beginning, capacitors, resonant circuit coils and other electrical components were made for the radio manufacturing and automobile industry. After World War II the company began to produce airbrush and spraying equipment. All products were renowned for their durability and robustness and were valued by all those who used them: Graphic designers, retouchers, artists, the Porcelain Industry, doll and toy manufacturers. |
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The new era of airbrush production After the death of the A. Harder senior in 1975, his son Hans Harder took over the company. In 1992 the factory was sold and then moved to Oststeinbek near Hamburg. The precision engineer Jens Matthiessen joined the company as a partner in 1995. New product lines were introduced with the production of the legendary "GRAFO", the" COLANI" and later the "EVOLUTION". Great attention was always paid to quality, fine craftsmanship, lasting value and product image. Since 2004 J. Matthiessen is sole proprietor of Harder & Steenbeck GmbH & Co KG which export its products worldwide. The airbrushes are known as superior precision instruments. In 2009, the company moved to its current location in Norderstedt. Since 2012, oppening of the flagship store "Airbrush Universe" and "Airbrush-Seminare". |
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worldwide The year 2007 marks the introduction of a new line of airbrushes: The " INFINITY". The airbrush with an eye-catching design and many new functions is setting new standards in the world of airbrushing. In 2007 the company also makes its official debut on the American market at the NAMTA show in Chicago. |
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