German instrument manufacturer Warwick is trying to stand its ground in the face of competition from the far east - je 13.03.2008 8

The world's largest trade fair for musical instruments is under way in Frankfurt - with everything from brass and strings to woodwinds and keyboards on display. But these are tough times for German manufacturers. One problem is dwindling interest in classical instruments - the other: cheap Asian imports that make it harder to sell quality German products. But there are some companies that are bucking the trend - and carving out a name for themselves on the global market.