Swansea piano specialists celebrate 40 years with UK’s largest piano facility
Coach House Pianos, founded in the city in 1985, has unveiled a purpose‑built base at Imperial Court, Fforestfach, which is now the UK’s most advanced centre for piano preparation, selection and education.
The family‑run business, which began in South Wales and now serves clients on every continent, says the new facility will set a global benchmark for piano craftsmanship and service.
Managing Director Sam Rusling said:
“This advanced, cutting‑edge facility ensures we continue to set the global standard of excellence in the piano industry, while delivering the same unmatched service and quality our clients have experienced for the past 40 years.”
Coach House Pianos new Fforestfach showroom
The new headquarters houses a recital venue, private selection suites, a digital piano hub, a technician training workshop and a pioneering studio for self‑playing piano systems. It also features a collection of rare and historic instruments curated by founder Nick Rusling, including pianos once owned by royalty, musicians and political figures.
Head of Sales Dan Rusling said the milestone was particularly meaningful:
“This is especially meaningful as we celebrate having sold pianos to every continent. From installing an art case grand on the 10th floor of a Nigerian apartment block to adapting a piano for Bermuda’s subtropical climate, extraordinary detail and care goes into every delivery.”
Renowned pianist and historian Gary Branch added:
“It’s been incredible to witness a South Wales‑born business grow into one of the world’s most prestigious piano retailers, with its stunning London showroom and this new world‑class restoration facility in Swansea.”
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Grand opening
The official Grand Opening and 40th Anniversary Celebration will take place at the new Swansea headquarters on Thursday 30 October 2025 at 1pm. Guests will be invited to compare five of the world’s finest concert grand pianos side by side, including models from Steinway, Bösendorfer, Yamaha and Kawai. The afternoon will also feature a keynote address from a distinguished guest speaker and a short recital by pianist Tiantian Gao
Visitors will be able to take private tours of the showrooms, workshops and historic collection, before joining a celebratory lunch alongside leading figures from the music world. The event is open to members of the press, music professionals, piano lovers and industry partners.
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