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Braun Factory products

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  • 20-01-2011 12:30am
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    Shane O D
    Closed Accounts Posts: 7 ✭


    Hello, I am joining this group to request help. Does anyone have any older products made by Braun in Carlow between 1960-1990 or photos that could be used? I am putting on an exhibition in Dublin about it and really need stuff to borrow for the show. Dieter Rams was their main designer and they had a plant in carlow producing a really nice lighter (http://table-lighters.blogspot.com/2010/07/braun-cylindric-t2-table-lighter-dieter.html)
    Any memorabilia also welcome.
    Thanks.
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    ottostreet
    Closed Accounts Posts: 4,987 ✭✭✭ottostreet


    My dad worked there for 26 years, I'm sure he has some stuff lying around at home. Ill ask him tomorrow


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    linny
    Registered Users Posts: 572 ✭✭✭linny


    hi yeah my father also worked in braun from the start, was probably last guy to leave in the summer, i remember we had some of them lighters in our house and my grandmother also had one to i will have a look for it, could be long gone by now, but i will ask my father and let you know,


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    Shane O D
    Closed Accounts Posts: 7 ✭Shane O D


    That sounds great, thanks for getting back to me and I can tell ye more info.


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    Shane O D
    Closed Accounts Posts: 7 ✭Shane O D


    I have been in touch with Carlow Chamber of Commerce who have directed me to OralB in Newbridge where some workers were transferred. Any progress on tracking down the lighter? It would be great to have the connection to the Carlow plant. Still hoping!


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    linny
    Registered Users Posts: 572 ✭✭✭linny


    i didn't get time to look, but will def have look in next day or two and will get back to you


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    Shane O D
    Closed Accounts Posts: 7 ✭Shane O D


    Any joy with finding a lighter for the exhibition? Someone in carlow chamber of commerce recommended that I get a former employee to explain the production of the lighter too. So if you have any relations that could also be interviewed let me know. thanks!


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    norburren
    Registered Users Posts: 3 ✭norburren


    Hi Suggest if you looking for people who worked in Braun that long ago better if you appeal to local papers, the Carlow Nationalist or Carlow People. Don't think many of former workers on Board.ie

    Also try local radio KCLR.

    I know some people who worked in Braun over the years and think the majority of people who transferred to Newbridge would be relatively new (10 years or less service) and so wouldn't have the info you are seeking on products from the 70's.


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    Shane O D
    Closed Accounts Posts: 7 ✭Shane O D


    Thanks for the suggestion. radio is a good option.


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    Shane O D
    Closed Accounts Posts: 7 ✭Shane O D


    we have launched a website about it- www.curateanddesign.com if you are interested!


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