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*See Also: [[Peterson Today (March 2011) – An Interview with Tom Palmer, Managing Director of Peterson of Dublin]] | |||
''Peterson of Dublin is one of the most recognized pipe brands in the world, having been a manufacturer in pipes since 1865. Recently, Tom Palmer, Managing Director of Peterson, took the time to answer some of our questions:'' | ''Peterson of Dublin is one of the most recognized pipe brands in the world, having been a manufacturer in pipes since 1865. Recently, Tom Palmer, Managing Director of Peterson, took the time to answer some of our questions:'' | ||
'''SYKES''': The overall quality (fit, finish, wood quality etc) of Peterson pipes seems to be at an all time high right now. Indeed, it seems that much of this substantial improvement (as far as I can tell) has taken place over the past six or seven years. What have you, personally or collectively as Peterson, done over the past few years to ensure this? What has changed? | '''SYKES''': The overall quality (fit, finish, wood quality etc) of [[Peterson]] pipes seems to be at an all time high right now. Indeed, it seems that much of this substantial improvement (as far as I can tell) has taken place over the past six or seven years. What have you, personally or collectively as Peterson, done over the past few years to ensure this? What has changed? | ||
'''TOM''': We always strive to produce a quality product which carries our name and therefore gives the smoker the confidence that he will get the best value money can buy whenever he purchases a Peterson. | '''TOM''': We always strive to produce a quality product which carries our name and therefore gives the smoker the confidence that he will get the best value money can buy whenever he purchases a Peterson. | ||
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But we maintain that pipe and indeed fine cigar smoking is a pleasure and not an addiction and should always be treated as such. What the future holds is difficult to say, but what I will say is that there will always be a demand for quality pipes and that Peterson will be central to this. This year we celebrate 140 years in business, having started in the 19th Century and prospered in the 20th Century, we look forward to the 21st Century with confidence. | But we maintain that pipe and indeed fine cigar smoking is a pleasure and not an addiction and should always be treated as such. What the future holds is difficult to say, but what I will say is that there will always be a demand for quality pipes and that Peterson will be central to this. This year we celebrate 140 years in business, having started in the 19th Century and prospered in the 20th Century, we look forward to the 21st Century with confidence. | ||
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