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Pro-Ject was founded in 1991 by Heinz Lichtenegger in Vienna, Austria, relocating headquarters to Wilfersdorf (35km north of Vienna). The company has become the world market leader in turntables, employing 500+ people with global reach spanning 80+ countries through 5,000+ dealers. Manufacturing occurs in Germany, Czech Republic, and Slovakia, with the main factory in Litovel, Czech Republic (7-storey facility). Beyond turntables, Pro-Ject produces amplifiers, CD transports, phono stages, streaming devices, and speakers. Special edition collaborations include Beatles, Rolling Stones, Metallica, and Vienna Philharmonic products. The company has won multiple EISA Awards and Red Dot Design Awards, establishing entry-level turntable reference standards. Pro-Ject maintains strong social media presence with 51K Instagram followers and active LinkedIn engagement. Their Austrian design philosophy combined with European manufacturing has revolutionized affordable high-quality turntables for vinyl enthusiasts worldwide.