Who owns Vandoren / Rico?
Vandoren / Rico
France and USA (Ultimate owner)
- Ultimate owner
- Vandoren (Private) / D'Addario & Company, Inc.
- Brand origin
- France (Vandoren) / USA (Rico)
Updated: 25 January 2026 ·
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About Vandoren / Rico
Vandoren is a family-owned French company, while D'Addario is a large global manufacturer of musical instrument strings and accessories.
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