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In 1894–95 the first instruments were exported, and A. Petrof was quickly able to establish itself. A warehouse and
Comptoir were opened in Vienna. Clients included the nobility and the imperial court. By the early 20th century, A. Petrof was the largest piano manufacturer in the
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home. Heitzmann and his partner Hölzl were already recognized piano manufacturers in . Petrof learned the trade in Vienna and in 1864 returned to
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