Play Well Ecologically with Kawai Upright Pianos

 

Kawai upright pianos have long been known for their affordable price, quality construction, and pure sound. Kawai has continued to hone the piano craft by using modern technological advances. The company has also become the recognized leader among piano manufacturers in ecologically friendly manufacturing processes.



The Kawaii brand is now associated with responsible living and high ethical standards. In 1997, Kawai was the first piano manufacturer awarded ISO 14001 certification. This signified that the company has succeeded in implementing environmentally responsible management practices. The reasons given for this certification are that Kawai made strides in reducing waste, conserving energy, replacing trees used, and preserving other resources where possible.



You may be wondering about the brand name Kawai. The name comes from Koichi Kawai, a piano maker of Hamamatsu, Japan. In 1927, he helped found the Kawai Musical Instrument and Research laboratory in Hamamatsu. From this we have the Kawai upright piano.



Kawai has made many strides in the development of high quality pianos since that time. For example, the upright pianos in the Kawai K-Series are known for their combination of quality and affordability. They also feature a beautiful look, using a lacquered black wood. An adjustable height piano seat accompanies each piano. Kawai's faith in the quality of their products is evidenced by the 12-year factory warranty that comes with their Kawai K-Series of acoustic upright pianos.



Among the technology developments Kawai has added to the piano manufacturing industry is the use of natural cellulose derivatives in place of ivory keys. These key surfaces offer additional quality to the upright pianos in the form of discoloration resistance, extra durability, and improved texture.



Although most manufacturers are no longer environmentally irresponsible enough to use genuine ivory, most still rely on woods and plastics for their keys. Kawai has shown that piano manufacturers can not only substitute for established standards in piano making, but that these environmentally friendly substitutes can be made better than the original product. In addition to the upright acoustic models, Kawai also offers several digital piano models.