Kastner-Wehlau

[Buddy1]

Hi l am doing my family tree at the moment and I am trying to find out information on a pianoforte manufacturer called "Wehlau", they were manufacturing in London before the second world and l believe continued after the war.

Notes on the web for Barratt & Robinson list a Kastner-Wehlau floating centre. I know my uncle worked for them as did my father, but as they passed away a long time ago l am hoping some out there may be able to point in the right direction of getting further information on the above companies. Any help or advise would be helpful please.
Regards.

[vernon]

Barratt and Robinson manufactured the Kastner-Wehlau action.
I remember visiting their factory in The Grove,Crouch End N London in the 1970's and I am sure I was introduced to Mr Wehlau who was the engineer there, and I feel the actions were also made on site.

[Bill Kibby]

When I worked for Berry Pianos in the sixties, their pianos were made by Barratt & Robinson. Kastner-Wehlau were possibly the first British to use plastic bushings in the moving parts. My bosses referred to having met "Mr Wheeler" (Wehlau).

[bltonwry]

When I worked for Berry Pianos in the sixties, their pianos were made by Barratt & Robinson. Kastner-Wehlau were possibly the first British to use plastic bushings in the moving parts. My bosses referred to having met "Mr Wheeler" (Wehlau).

Bill, who actually manufactured those little green bushings? A British action manufacturer? Tuners want to know! Thanks, Ben