The talking machine world (Jan-June 1918)

112 THE TALKING MACHINE WORLD April 15, 1918 ENJOY VISITS TO THE MEISSELBACH AND DEAN FACTORIES The Resources of These Establishments and the Methods of Manufacturing the Various Products Enlighten Branch Managers of Otto Heineman Phonograph Supply Co. During Recent Visit When the branch managers of the Otto Heineman Phonograph Supply Co., Inc., visited New \ ork recently for their annual conference, one of the most enjoyable trips during this conference was a visit to the factories of the company's Meisselbach division at Newark, X. J. One day was spent at this plant, and the visiting managers were greatly impressed with the efficiency which characterizes every department of the Meisselbach factories. They marveled at the new machinery which was recently installed, and, after going through the factory from garret to cellar, stated that they now readily understood how the Meisselbach motor had gained its fame and prestige in the phonograph industry. A. F. Meisselbach. head of the Meisselbach division of the Otto Heineman Phonograph Supply Co. and vice-president of the company, is a pioneer in the motor manufacturing industry, and his intimate knowledge of every detail of motor production has enabled him to place his motor in the front ranks of the industry's products. Mr. Meisselbach is ably assisted by Pliny Catucci, w-ho is recognized throughout the trade as possessing a technical knowledge of motor construction that is second to none. He has developed and perfected many important improvements that have contributed materially to the success of the Meisselbach motor. A. F. Meisselbach & Bro. started in business thirty-five years ago as manufacturers of fishing reels, and a few years ago placed the Meisselbach motor on the market. From the moment it was introduced this motor won the approval of the manufacturers, and this factory has been arms, and sound boxes have won new the talking machine industry. laurels in how Dean steel needles are manufactured. They quickly recognized the fact that, there are many intricate processes connected with steel needle production that are hardly appreciated by the talking machine industry as a whole, and under the guidance of Chas. E. Dean and John M. Dean, Jr., inspected every department of the Plant of the Meisselbach Division of the Otto Heineman Phonograph Supply Co., Newark, N. J. During their stay in Xew York the branch plant. The Dean division of the Otto Heinemanagers of the Otto Heineman Co. also spent man Co., although the "baby" of the organizaa day at the factories of the company's Dean tion, is becoming more important day by day, A Group of the Visiting Branch Managers far 'oversold for more than two and a half years. The company was amalgamated with the Otto Heineman Phonograph Supply Co. a year ago, and since that time Meisselbach motors, tone Plant of the Dean Division, Putnam, Conn. division at Putnam, Conn., where Dean steel needles are manufactured. They had an opportunity of going through the new building, which was recently completed, and saw at first hand and Adolf Heineman, assistant general manager of the company, who is in charge of this division, is proud of its equipment and increased output aimed to meet world-wide demands. Mr. Manufacturer Wonderfully, artistically and well-built Cabinets, produced by a furniture manufacturer of high repute. Fully equipped Machines under your trade mark or ours, in carload lots at jobbing discounts. High -class Cabinets, equipped with the best mechanical equipment money can buy. Prices that are right in each case. Send for particulars. THE CELINA FURNITURE CO. CELINA OHIO