We are teamed up with Morrie Backun, who has brought Antigua into a new realm of clarinets, with our Antigua Backun wood clarinet bodies being turned and milled in the Backun facility in Vancouver. “We continue to work with Peter Ponzol, who has brought great knowledge and experience in the design of the Antigua ProOne line of saxophones. “We know we can always improve,” says Henry. The company’s student rental line – Antigua Vosi – has gained the most traction among customers, though its line of professional saxophones has also made major strides. Years, with a significant growth in sales following that. This ownership, Henry says, “is critical in Antigua’s product development, quality, and continuous improvement practices.”Īs a result of the organization’s latest efforts, Henry says that Antigua’s dealer base has nearly doubled over the last two Hoey passed away in 1994, but the company has maintained its vision, centered on Antigua’s ownership of its factories. “Our instruments have definitely morphed over the past seven or eight years driven by the feedback we’ve received.”Īntigua was founded in 1991 by an educator named Fred Hoey, who teamed with a growing and progressive manufacturer in Asia to start importing affordable, quality instruments for budding students. and global sales were two years ago, it was obvious how much opportunity was still out in front of us,” says Henry. The keys to this approach are in a reliable brand, great instruments, and an attention to the voice of the customer. Since then, the long-respected company has shifted to a new focus on manufacturing and service that has many buyers excited. Henry joined Antigua Winds, based in San Antonio, Texas, about two years ago. Whether aimed at musicians, educators, retailers, repair technicians, or parents, we strive to over-deliver on service in all that we do.”
“We believe that great service is still the biggest need of our customers. “The word or culture of ‘service’ in today’s world is rapidly disappearing,” he says. Ask general manager Grant Henry why any dealer should give 22-year-old manufacturer Antigua Winds a closer look and the answer is simple: “Service.”
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