Iconic Ohio Instrument Maker Conn-Selmer to Shut Down Factory

After 60 years of production, the Eastlake brass instrument plant will permanently close, eliminating 150 jobs.

Apr. 10, 2026 at 5:55pm

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A high-end, photorealistic studio still life featuring a polished brass trumpet resting on a clean, monochromatic background, symbolizing the bittersweet end of an era for this storied American instrument maker.The closure of Conn-Selmer's Eastlake factory marks the end of an era for American musical instrument manufacturing.Eastlake Today

Conn-Selmer, Inc., a leading manufacturer of brass instruments, has announced it will permanently close its Eastlake, Ohio factory on June 30, 2026, eliminating all 150 jobs at the plant. The company has filed the necessary paperwork with state and local officials regarding the closure.

Why it matters

The Eastlake factory has been a fixture of the local economy for six decades, producing iconic American musical instruments. Its closure represents a significant loss of manufacturing jobs in the region and the end of an era for a storied brand.

The details

Conn-Selmer, a subsidiary of Steinway Musical Instruments, has operated the Eastlake brass instrument factory since the 1960s. The plant has been a major employer in the area, producing a wide range of brass instruments including trumpets, trombones, and tubas. However, the company cited changing market conditions and global supply chain challenges as the primary reasons for the difficult decision to shutter the facility.

  • Conn-Selmer has filed paperwork to permanently close the Eastlake factory on June 30, 2026.
  • The plant has been in operation for over 60 years, since the 1960s.

The players

Conn-Selmer, Inc.

A leading manufacturer of brass musical instruments and a subsidiary of Steinway Musical Instruments.

Eastlake, Ohio

The location of the Conn-Selmer brass instrument factory that is slated to permanently close.

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The takeaway

The closure of the iconic Conn-Selmer factory in Eastlake, Ohio marks the end of an era for American musical instrument manufacturing. The loss of 150 local jobs will be a significant blow to the community, underscoring the challenges facing traditional manufacturing sectors in the face of global economic shifts.