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Paasche Airbrush Company

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The Paasche Airbrush Company is based in Chicago, Illinois. The company manufactures airbrushes, industrial spray guns, air compressors and related equipment. Paasche has been one of the major airbush manufacturers for over 100 years, based on its patented designs.[1]

History

Jens Andreas Paasche founded the company in 1906, and it was incorporated in 1916. Its first factory was built in Chicago in 1922. In 1984 the company moved to nearby Harwood Heights to obtain additional space, and in 2005 it moved back to Chicago.[2]

References

  1. ^ Merlin, Bob. "Airbrush History: Jens Paasche makes an ambitious start in becoming an airbrush legend". Airbrush Museum. Retrieved 2014-06-24.
  2. ^ "The History of Paasche Airbrush". Chicago: Paasche Airbrush Co. Retrieved 2014-06-24.

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