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Muirhead History
The company’s history can be traced back to 1758. In the 18th century, John Muirhead was
exporting chamois and glove leather to America. After some years of economic depression,
John turned to making glue from the raw skins and this business prospered until about
1820. John’s son James took over the business in 1826 on his father’s death. James had
thirteen children, the youngest of which was Andrew.
Andrew had learnt much in his father’s skin and glue works and when the business was
transferred to him in 1840 he named it, “Andrew Muirhead & Co”. In 1870 the company
moved to its present site, Dalmarnock Works, formerly a flax and jute mill.
Since that time the company concentrated its production of upholstery leathers in
conjunction with case, bag and shoe leathers. Over time the company’s upholstery leather
achieved worldwide recognition and is presently exported to over 30 countries. Case, bag
and shoe leathers were phased out of production in the 1960’s to allow the company to
meet the demand for its high performance leathers.
Today the company is acknowledged as the largest supplier of quality upholstery
leathers to the airline industry, supplying over forty airline and aircraft manufacturers
globally. Upholstery leathers for quality contract and domestic seating and specialist
automotive application still remain the largest proportion of production with many
bespoke and specialist applications also being catered for.
Natural Leather Characteristics
Real leather is a natural product. It breathes, is warm and has individual characteristics,
which make each hide unique. Leather will always bear the marks of its natural origin
and these characteristics can show as healed scars, growth marks, areas of differing fibre
density and hair pore structure. These hallmarks in no way detract from the wearing
qualities of the leather. They are signs discerning owners cherish when buying leather. With
the passing of time and use, it develops a patina which enhances its beauty.
Monitor Audio Ltd. therefore cannot guarantee that the leather on each speaker will be
identical in colour, texture or aging properties. We can only assure you that the very best
products have been selected and used.
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