Allen Organ Company

The Allen Organ Company is the largest and best-known American maker of church organs. It builds classical digital and combination digital and pipe organs, as well as digital theatre organs. Its factory is located in Macungie, Pennsylvania.

History

The company was formed in 1937 by Jerome Markowitz. The company has installed electronic instruments worldwide since 1939. In 1961 the company stock became publicly traded. Inspired by the Hammond organ, Jerome Markowitz was determined to build a better electronic organ. Over the years, he built many home and church organs, and in 1971 the company introduced the world's first consumer-product digital musical instrument; in 2004, the Smithsonian Institution recognized the significance of this technology by acquiring the first Allen digital organ for its collection.

In 2005, the company deregistered its thinly-traded Class B common stock from NASDAQ Stock Exchange. The Board of Directors believes that the accounting, legal and administrative savings associated with deregistration may result in ongoing annual savings of about $250,000 to $400,000.