Steinway: Bright Spot (Bulgarian: Steinway: Ярка Точка)

Steinway & Sons, a 150-year-old piano manufacturer in Astoria, New York, remains a rare bright spot in US manufacturing due to its focus on high-quality, handcrafted instruments. Despite challenges like rising costs, tariffs, and a potential Sitka spruce lumber shortage, the company’s skilled workforce and domestic sourcing strategy allow it to maintain operations. The factory’s continuous operation since 1873, with a focus on training new workers, is a key factor in its success, and the company’s ability to produce world-class pianos is dependent on the specialized skills of its long-term craftspeople.