? Uppman was founded by banker Hailmann H. Uppman in 1844, and has a history of over 60 years. Uppman likes smoking cigars very much. He was the first non-Cuban to set up a brand factory in Havana under his own name. Because of the good quality of cigars, Uppman decided to use his own name as a trademark, and still stands proudly among the top ten famous cigarettes in the world.
An idle banker.
? 18441June15th, when Uppman opened the door of cigar factory for the first time, he might have thought deeply about the future of this enterprise.
? As early as three years ago, Uppman and his brother came to Cuba from Germany and opened a branch of the family bank there. This banker, who has always loved smoking cigars, is very keen to spread the joy of smoking cigars to friends and friends far away in Europe. His gift to bank customers-a fine Cuban cigar in a box with his family's bank badge on it-was warmly welcomed. While using cigars to "expand business" and strengthen contact, Uppman also enjoys the pleasure of getting the moon by getting the advantage every day.
1844, Uppman decided to invest in a cigar factory in Cuba due to the enthusiasm of Europeans for Cuban cigars. He even simply "did nothing" and took care of the local cigar production and export business, while the banking business was left to two cousins.
Life suddenly became busy. But as he expected, the cigar business is advancing by leaps and bounds, with customers all over Britain, Germany, France, Denmark, Spain and the United States. In fact, the demand for Cuban cigars in European countries is almost "greedy". Before 1 year, the turnover of cigar factories never dropped or remained flat, but kept a strong growth, reaching its peak in 1855-the annual export was nearly 360 million cigarettes.
? /kloc-The second half of the 20th century also witnessed the success of Uppman's family business, whether it was a bank or a cigar. Hailmann Uppman has also become a leader in Havana cigar industry. 1870, in order to resist the plagiarism of later generations, the five largest cigar manufacturers in Havana initiated the establishment of Havana cigar trademark association, and Uppman was one of them.
In the1860s, when the concept of trademark was just budding, Uppman began to print his signature on each cigar box, and this tradition has continued to this day. He still has his own? Cigars participated in various world trade fairs and won the 10 gold medal.
? By the late1880s, the existing equipment could no longer meet the market demand, so he decided to build a bigger factory. 189 1 year, the new factory opened in CalleCarlos 1.
Cigars are allied with banks
With the economic recession, most European countries, including Uppman's hometown, are optimistic about the huge market space and prospects of cigar industry, and have set up their own cigar factories to join the competition.
? Uppman was prepared for this. He and J. Franco &; Co established an alliance and successfully passed the first challenge in his career.
J Franco & ampCo was founded by Joseph Francot on 1840, and its business portfolio looks a bit strange-usury, medical gauze and cigars. Francot's business is booming, and he even sent his son to Eton College and Oxford University, where aristocratic children gathered, in order to take over the business in the future.
? Like Uppman, Francot is a German immigrant. Whether they met each other in their native land is impossible to prove, but what is certain is that Uppman is bent on getting involved in cigar business, and Francotte, which is rich in funds, undoubtedly needs a banker. Finally, the Uppman brand in the British market was handed over to J. Frankau &; Company, still as a hunter &; A company under the Frankau Group exists independently.
? During this period, with the sustained growth of British economy, the relationship between Uppman and Francot became increasingly close, and the cigar business naturally flourished.
If you close it for a long time, you will divide it. If you close it for a long time, you will close it.
? However, the storms in the early 20th century were too strong for both families.
? Arthur Frank died in his fifties and left the company to his son Gilbert. His interest in literature went far beyond business. Uppman died in 1894, and several heirs are constantly fighting for the dominance of the company.
? 1903, the American tobacco giant Duke used his Havana Tobacco Company to hoard, which made the cigar business of the two companies worse. They can only fight side by side with another independent Cuban cigar manufacturer against the American "invaders".
? But this beautiful picture of unity did not last long. Without the formal consent of Francot, the Uppman family signed a distribution contract with other British importers without authorization. This greatly angered Gilbert, the current head of Frank Company. As a result, his loyal belief that he wanted to be friendly with the Uppman family for generations was completely broken.
? The subsequent World War I further destroyed this alliance. 19 16, Gilbert sold Francot Company to two former competitors, Braden & Stark, it brought a disastrous blow to the Uppman family.
? Needless to say, the war did harm to the cigar industry. From 19 19 to 1920, the demand for cigars in Europe continued to rise at first, and then collapsed. Uppman's family bank didn't expect this to happen, so it went bankrupt, and the cigar factory closed on 1922.
The new owner of J. Franco & ampCo seems to appreciate the friendship between Uppman and Franco. Then he bought the factory and trademark in Uppman, and set up a new local company named J.FrankauS.A, mainly engaged in import business. The production of cigars was given to two Spaniards-Spaniards JoseSalaun and FranciscoFernandez, and a German named PaulMeller. The old factory was sold to pay the transaction costs and moved to the new factory. Compared with the original factory with a history of 30 years, the new company's factory equipment is undoubtedly more modern.
? After a short separation, the names of Uppman and Francotte were reunited.
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? At the end of 1920s, J. Frankau S.A made two necessary relocations to continue production. Due to the shortage of funds, J. Frankau S.A was acquired by JRFreeman Company in Britain.
? This company has a long history of producing cigars in Britain since 1859. Its manager, D.G. Freeman, is the grandson of the company's founder and has a strong interest in developing excellent new cigar brands. Although he already owns famous brands such as King VI, he decided to buy Francot, including factories and brands in Uppman.
? From the beginning, Freeman was worried about the production of cigars. Although he is good at making, or because he is proficient in making, he increasingly feels that this brand can only benefit better if it is run by Cubans. From his previous trade experience with Cuba, he learned that the menendez family is also engaged in tobacco business and has just established a production base.
? 1935 One day, Freeman and Alenzo of the menendez family met unexpectedly in a bar across the street from Uppman Factory.
? They arrived at noon, but soon disappeared together-as if they had evaporated in the air, without even saying a word. Families on both sides are anxious about this, and local newspapers have reported it-or played it up.
? Until 10 days later, Pepe Garcia, a partner of the menendez family, received a telegram from Arenzo, New York, and the disappearance ended. The telegram said that he bought Uppman from Francot, and the total value of this transaction was 250,000 US dollars (about 654.38+ million pounds). Soon, Uppman's production line was reorganized and a new brand, Montecristo, was added to its series of products.
? Nine years later, on the occasion of Uppman's centenary birthday, its factory moved to a new building and continued production there.
? Since 1960, the brand of Uppman has finally returned to the hands of Cubans, and has made great progress in the global market. Since 1970, Monte Cristo has become one of the best-selling cigar brands in Havana, and Uppman is the favorite of cigar connoisseurs, especially in Britain. In recent years, Uppman's sales have been growing steadily.
There are more than 30 kinds of cigars in Uppman, but most of them are similar. A large number of Uppman cigars are sold in tubes, but only hand-made Uppman cigars are exported to Britain. United Cigar Company in Dominica also produces handmade Uppman cigars. They are made of Cameroonian red-brown and oily eggplant skins and Latin American eggplant hearts, and their quality is admirable. There are 12 boxed cigars and 6 tube cigars. The label of Uppman cigars made in Havana bears the words "H. Upmann 1844", while those made in Cuba bear the words "H. Upmann Habana".
Uppman cigars are mild to moderately rich in taste, round and smooth, more delicate to smoke, and suitable for beginners.
According to legend, in 196 1 year, the day before President Kennedy prepared to sign the trade embargo against Cuba, the floor asked his secretary to buy him a large number of Uppman cigars overnight, which shows that the quality of Uppman cigars is also quite good.
Uppman agate 54?
H.Upmann Magnum？ 54
Packing: 25 PCs/box
Type: Roberto
Length (mm): 120
Ring diameter: 54
Introduction: Uppman introduced the latest 54-ring diameter cigar on 20 17 after the classic. Its size makes it taste better and more classic!
Has a proud ring diameter, smooth suction, fragrant taste, wonderful cedar wood taste and obvious fruit fragrance perfect combination!
It is a cigar with excellent cost performance!