Description In 1750; Noblet is established in France. In 1904; Noblet passes the business to the Leblanc family. In 1921; Leblanc begins distribution of clarinets in the United States. Leblanc and Noblet were originally separate French woodwind manufacturing companies dating back to the mid-eighteenth century. However, the last Noblet, having no heirs, passed on his company to a Mr. G. Leblanc in 1904. Leblanc continued to make clarinets under the Noblet name. Leblanc continued to make clarinets under the Noblet name. After World War II, Leblanc established an assembly facility in the USA. Later they started making their student instruments there. Eventually Leblanc decided to move their headquarters from France to the US. This required the permission of the French government but was finally accomplished. No other manufacturer can offer as wide a selection of brass and woodwind instruments crafted with the same integrity and dedication to excellence as does Leblanc. Through all stages of the company’s growth, advancement and acquisitions, it has never lost sight of the principles on which it was founded. Long ago, Georges Leblanc established the basic tenets of integrity, musicianship and creativity for his firms to live by. At G. Leblanc Corporation, these principles still live on, propelling the company into the 21st century.
