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Brunswick Billiards -- A History of Innovation and Quality



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Brunswick Billiards was established over 170 year ago. It has been an important leader in the recreational goods industry for generations. The American brand is rich in history and the products they make are of high quality craftsmanship. Brunswick products will suit all your needs.

Brunswick Billiards was started by John Moses Brunswick. This story is one about innovation and quality. It's also one of a shared vision and commitment to market leadership.

Brunswick produced the first billiard tables in Cincinnati for a successful Cincinnati meatpacker. Word of mouth quickly spread word about the tables and more were ordered. Brunswick began buying competitors in the 1870s, and would eventually dominate the billiards industry worldwide. Brunswick reported sales of $422million in 1960. Brunswick began manufacturing toilet seats and refrigerators in the early 1900s. In the early 1900s, Brunswick also began manufacturing automobile tires. Brunswick purchased Mercury Marine in 1961 and began to supply camouflagenets to the military during World War II.


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John Moses Brunswick, from Switzerland, immigrated to America in the mid-19th Century. He was an apprentice in Philadelphia and New York City. He was soon elected as a member of the Ohio legislature. The Cincinnati Carriage Making Company was established in 1865. He later joined forces with Julius Balke, who owned a billiard table factory in Cincinnati. Balke opened an office in St. Louis in 1854. Later, he added another location in Chicago.


Brunswick was also a military contractor. Products from the Brunswick company were used in two world Wars. Brunswick bought Mercury Marine, which manufactures boats for Patriot missiles, in 1961. Brunswick grew its product range to include toilet seats and refrigerators in the early 1900s.

Brunswick billiard tables are American-made and have a long tradition of quality, creativity, adaptability, and durability. They are durable and can easily be passed on from generation one to another. Brunswick Billiards provides a wide range of tables. Their products are sold in the United States and Canada. You can find these billiards tables in many styles and finishes. They are sturdy and easy maintenance, and they are great for any home game area.

The "Wellington", a medium-weight table from the company, is their latest production. This table is handsomely figured with flat surface veneer work and Monarch quick cushion. It also features French Empire style, inlays and a brass Brunswick emblem. This table will become a centerpiece in your home. You can choose from a range of woods and finishes.


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Brunswick manufactures all of the necessary equipment for the game, including balls and cues. The cue racks are easy to mount thanks to the company's unique bracket system. These cues make a great addition to any home or professional game room. The cue rack DVD includes a history, drills, and tricks shots.




 


Brunswick Billiards -- A History of Innovation and Quality