Blum

Blume means flower in German. In English, the name Blum is pronounced /ˈblʌm/, /ˈbluːm/, or /ˈblʊm/.

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Julius Blum

Julius Blum GmbH (commonly referred to as "Blum") is an international company that produces hinge-, lift- and runner-systems and the appropriate assembly tools for the cabinet making and furniture industry.

Description

Blum is an international manufacturer of furniture hardware. It is a family-owned company based in Höchst, a municipality in the Austrian province of Vorarlberg. Production facilities are mainly located in Austria, but the company also has production plants in the United States, in Poland and in Brazil. Blum supplies furniture manufacturers and hardware distributors in more than 120 countries worldwide. 97% of its products are exported, and its annual turnover is 1,555.7 million euros in 2014/2015.

The company has 6,608 employees, as of June 30, 2015. In Vorarlberg, the company is one of the largest employers with more than 5,000 employees.

History

The company was founded in 1952 by blacksmith Julius Blum in Höchst.

The first product was a horseshoe stud, which averts horses from slipping. Then in 1958, the first furniture hinge was produced. The construction of concealed hinges started in 1964, and this essentially led to the entry into the furniture fittings industry. Today, Blum products are exported to more than 120 countries.

Blum (film)

Blum is a 1970 Argentine film directed by Julio Porter.

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