Gibson Guitar Corp., a leader in the music products industry  acquired Deutsche Wurlitzer from Nelson Group Overseas, part of the Nelson Group of Companies based in Sydney, Australia, in July 2006. The deal brought the Wurlitzer Jukebox and Vending Electronics brand wholly under the Gibson banner . 

Deutsche Wurlitzer, with a manufacturing plant and headquarters in Hüllhorst, Germany, employs over 260 persons worldwide and has branch distribution and sales offices in the United States and UK. Gibson intends to have DW continue at its current locations and anticipates accelerating the growth of this business through broader international distribution and product development.

“We are pleased to have the Wurlitzer brand unified and positioned to move forward, continuing and expanding its successful legacy,” said Henry Juszkiewicz, Chairman and CEO of Gibson Guitar. “We look forward to the exciting opportunities that this agreement will bring to the future of Wurlitzer and Gibson.”