Founded in 1936 by Noel Mander, factory destroyed during World War II by bombing raid. Re-organized in the East end of London England in 1947. Early work was primarily restoration of many organs damaged during the war. The company began building new instruments under the direction of second generation leader John Mander. First large mechanical action instrument exported to the United States in 1993, St. Ignatius Loyola, New York City, NY.