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At the end of the 1970's, there were only two briar pipe factories in the Benelux countries: Gubbels in the Netherlands and '''Hillen''' in Bree, Belgium. When the latter encountered major financial difficulties in 1980, Gubbels bought the company together with its brand '''[[Hilson]]''' - a well established brand, which was selling better on the most important German market than Gubbels' mainstay Big Ben. The factory in Bree was closed soon, so Gubbels is presently the only briar pipe producer in the Benelux countries. (Exept less than a handful of pipemakers!) | At the end of the 1970's, there were only two briar pipe factories in the Benelux countries: Gubbels in the Netherlands and '''Hillen''' in Bree, Belgium. When the latter encountered major financial difficulties in 1980, Gubbels bought the company together with its brand '''[[Hilson]]''' - a well established brand, which was selling better on the most important German market than Gubbels' mainstay Big Ben. The factory in Bree was closed soon, so Gubbels is presently the only briar pipe producer in the Benelux countries. (Exept less than a handful of pipemakers!) | ||
More recentely Gubbels got known as producer of the '''Porsche''' | More recentely Gubbels got known as producer of the '''Porsche'''<ref>Porsche Design pipes were originally made by '''[[Oldenkott]]'''.</ref> and '''Bugatti''' design pipes. Elbert Gubbels & Zonen B.V. is one of the worldwide biggest pipe producers today. Annually 250,000 - 300,000 pipes are made by ca. 60 employees. More than 70% of the production is exported. | ||
You might also enjoy listening to Brian Levine's interview of Elbert Gubbles on the [http://pipesmagazine.com/blog/radio-talk-show/the-pipes-magazine-radio-show-episode-106/# PipeMagazine Radio Show] | You might also enjoy listening to Brian Levine's interview of Elbert Gubbles on the [http://pipesmagazine.com/blog/radio-talk-show/the-pipes-magazine-radio-show-episode-106/# PipeMagazine Radio Show] | ||
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Phone: +31 (0) 475 340 088 | Phone: +31 (0) 475 340 088 | ||
Fax: +31 (0) 475 340 180 | Fax: +31 (0) 475 340 180 | ||
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[[Category: Pipe makers by nationality]][[Category: Netherlands]] | [[Category: Pipe makers by nationality]][[Category: Netherlands]] | ||