VAUEN Vereinigte Pfeifenfabriken Nürnberg GmbH

VAUEN Vereinigte Pfeifenfabriken Nürnberg GmbH, commonly known as VAUEN, is a German manufacturer of smoking pipes, filters, pipe tobacco, and smoking accessories based in Nuremberg. It is the oldest and largest pipe factory in Germany. The name VAUEN is a recursive acronym for "Vereinigte Pfeifenfabriken Nürnberg" (United Pipe Factories Nuremberg), pronounced "Vau-En". The company was founded in 1848 by Karl Ellenberger and Carl August Ziener, two turners in Nuremberg who offered wooden tobacco pipes as a more durable alternative to the clay pipes common at the time. In 1866, the pipe factory Gebhard Ott was founded, also in Nuremberg. In 1901, the two manufactories merged to form Vereinigte Pfeifenfabriken Nürnberg (VPFN). In 1909, Adolf Eckert renamed the company to its current name, VAUEN. VAUEN is known for several innovations. In 1934, the company introduced the 9mm activated carbon filter that is now standard in Germany; approximately 95% of all pipes sold in Germany are designed for 9mm filters. The typical trademark of VAUEN pipes is a white dot on the mouthpiece of higher-quality series, which has been used since 1911. In the 1920s, the company engaged in a lengthy legal dispute with Dunhill, which also used a white dot on its mouthpieces. VAUEN lost the case and may only use the white dot on pipes sold in Germany; export pipes carry a grey dot. In addition to pipes and filters, the company produces pipe tobacco, smoking accessories, and in the past produced table skittle games. A recent success was the acquisition of a license for the original tobacco pipes from "The Lord of the Rings". After the limited license was not renewed, VAUEN developed the successor series "Auenland", which is technically and visually based on the "Lord of the Rings" pipes. The company also built a pipe aimed at young pipe smokers: the model [pipoo], a small wedge-shaped pipe in which only specially made tobacco portions should be smoked. Most pipes produced by the company are pre-fabricated on copy milling machines and finished by hand. A small premium series ("Solitaire") is completely handmade. The company's products have been awarded gold medals at world exhibitions multiple times. Before World War II, the export business flourished, especially to North America, but the Nazi regime later banned pipe exports. The production facilities were destroyed during the bombing raids on Nuremberg, but manufacturing continued and was rebuilt after the war.

The first German pipe manufactory was founded in 1848 by Karl Ellenberger and Carl August Ziener. Until then, both were turners in Nuremberg. With their wooden tobacco pipes, they offered a more durable alternative to the clay pipes common until then. In 1866, the pipe factory Gebhard Ott was founded, also in Nuremberg. In 1901, the two manufactories merged to form Vereinigte Pfeifenfabriken Nürnberg (VPFN). In 1909, Adolf Eckert renamed the company, and the current name VAUEN was created. Before World War II, the export business flourished, especially to North America. However, the Nazi regime later banned the export of pipes. During the bombing raids on Nuremberg, the company's production facilities were destroyed. Production continued, however, and was rebuilt after the war. The company's products were awarded gold medals multiple times at world exhibitions. In 1934, the company introduced the 9mm activated carbon filter that is now standard. The white dot on mouthpieces has been used since 1911, and in the 1920s, VAUEN engaged in a lengthy legal dispute with Dunhill over its use, which VAUEN lost. More recently, VAUEN acquired a license for the original tobacco pipes from "The Lord of the Rings". After the limited license was not renewed, VAUEN developed the successor series "Auenland". The company also built the [pipoo] model aimed at young pipe smokers. Most pipes are pre-fabricated on copy milling machines and finished by hand, with a small premium series ("Solitaire") completely handmade.

• 1934

  Introduction of the 9mm activated carbon filter.

• 1920

  Legal dispute with Dunhill over the white dot; VAUEN loses and may only use it on pipes sold in Germany.

• 1911

  Introduction of the white dot on mouthpieces.

• 1909

  Adolf Eckert renames the company to VAUEN.

• 1901

  Merger of the two manufactories to form Vereinigte Pfeifenfabriken Nürnberg (VPFN).

• 1866

  Pipe factory Gebhard Ott founded in Nuremberg.

• 1848

  Founded by Karl Ellenberger and Carl August Ziener in Nuremberg.

• Acquisition of license for original tobacco pipes from "The Lord of the Rings"; later replaced by the "Auenland" series.

Premium German pipe manufacturer with a heritage of craftsmanship and innovation, targeting discerning pipe smokers.

• Tradition pipes

  Classic pipe models.

• Annual pipes (Jahrespfeifen)

  Limited annual editions.

• Designer pipes

  Pipes with modern designs.

• Auenland series

  Successor series to the Lord of the Rings pipes.

• Dr. Perl Junior filters

  Activated carbon filters for pipes, available in 6mm and 9mm.

• Solitaire series

  Completely handmade premium pipes.

• [pipoo]

  Small wedge-shaped pipe for young smokers, using specially made tobacco portions.

1. 1VAUEN official websitevauen.de
2. 2Vauen - Wikipediade.wikipedia.org
3. 3VAUEN Vereinigte Pfeifenfabriken Nürnberg GmbH - Wikidatawikidata.org