Listing Of Hookah Manufacturers

[mattbb]

I am looking for a list (or am going to create one if it doesn't exist) of hookah manufacturers (equipment and tobacco). I realize that there aren't a lot of "big" companies out there, but am looking to see if there is one so I don't reinvent the wheel. Any thoughts?

[Zinite]

[quote name='mattbb' date='30 December 2009 - 03:39 PM' timestamp='1262212773' post='442607']
I am looking for a list (or am going to create one if it doesn't exist) of hookah manufacturers (equipment and tobacco). I realize that there aren't a lot of "big" companies out there, but am looking to see if there is one so I don't reinvent the wheel. Any thoughts?
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The name brands are Mya Saray, Magdy Zidan, Temsah and Khalil Mamoon. For a list of tobacco manufacturers, check out the Review forum.

[Sonthert]

Magdy Zidan is history.

Al Nahwra is a Syrian Hookah Manufacturer.

Mitsuba is a Chinese Hookah Manufacturer.

Al Ashry is an Egyptian Hookah Manufacturer.

Kasir and Nour are importers that have distinctive products. They aren't the manufacturers, but they have a consistent product line. How much in depth do you want to go?

[mattbb]

Thanks for the info. this is a good start and helpful.

Level of detail (how in-depth) will depend on how much I can find - if it turns out there are just too many small mom-and-pop manufacturers I'm not sure how far I will proceed, but if there are a few dozen (or less) manufacturers that produce most of the tobacco and equipment (mostly looking at the U.S. at this point), then I may go into some depth.

[Hassouni]

how about al Fakher?

[Stuie]

[quote name='Sonthert' date='30 December 2009 - 09:18 PM' timestamp='1262229537' post='442646']
[b]Magdy Zidan is history. [/b]

Al Nahwra is a Syrian Hookah Manufacturer.

Mitsuba is a Chinese Hookah Manufacturer.

Al Ashry is an Egyptian Hookah Manufacturer.

Kasir and Nour are importers that have distinctive products. They aren't the manufacturers, but they have a consistent product line. How much in depth do you want to go?
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MZ is out of Business?

Wonder what Social Smoke is going to do?

[Zinite]

[quote name='mattbb' date='31 December 2009 - 05:53 AM' timestamp='1262263986' post='442711']
Thanks for the info. this is a good start and helpful.

Level of detail (how in-depth) will depend on how much I can find - if it turns out there are just too many small mom-and-pop manufacturers I'm not sure how far I will proceed, but if there are a few dozen (or less) manufacturers that produce most of the tobacco and equipment (mostly looking at the U.S. at this point), then I may go into some depth.
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If you're saying that you're considering manufacturing something yourself, and don't want to copy anyone else, it might be better to look at the style of hookahs, rather than the brands.
Check this out: [url="http://sites.google.com/site/ultimatehookah/types-of-hookahs"]http://sites.google.com/site/ultimatehookah/types-of-hookahs[/url]

[demonix]

[quote name='Stuie' date='31 December 2009 - 09:07 AM' timestamp='1262275658' post='442740']
[quote name='Sonthert' date='30 December 2009 - 09:18 PM' timestamp='1262229537' post='442646']
[b]Magdy Zidan is history. [/b]

Al Nahwra is a Syrian Hookah Manufacturer.

Mitsuba is a Chinese Hookah Manufacturer.

Al Ashry is an Egyptian Hookah Manufacturer.

Kasir and Nour are importers that have distinctive products. They aren't the manufacturers, but they have a consistent product line. How much in depth do you want to go?
[/quote]

MZ is out of Business?

Wonder what Social Smoke is going to do?
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Madgy Zidian turned into Yama a couple months ago, pics of their new hoses surfaced a few months ago.

[Stuie]

[quote name='demonix' date='31 December 2009 - 12:05 PM' timestamp='1262282723' post='442748']
[quote name='Stuie' date='31 December 2009 - 09:07 AM' timestamp='1262275658' post='442740']
[quote name='Sonthert' date='30 December 2009 - 09:18 PM' timestamp='1262229537' post='442646']
[b]Magdy Zidan is history. [/b]

Al Nahwra is a Syrian Hookah Manufacturer.

Mitsuba is a Chinese Hookah Manufacturer.

Al Ashry is an Egyptian Hookah Manufacturer.

Kasir and Nour are importers that have distinctive products. They aren't the manufacturers, but they have a consistent product line. How much in depth do you want to go?
[/quote]

MZ is out of Business?

Wonder what Social Smoke is going to do?
[/quote]


Madgy Zidian turned into Yama a couple months ago, pics of their new hoses surfaced a few months ago.


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... Oh I need pics, Links, and the new website! Where was I when this happened.... man....

[Sonthert]

Al Fakher is an importer, their hookahs are made in part by Al Nahwra. Thats why I was asking how much in depth Matt wanted to go.

There are dozens and dozens of hookah manufacturers in Cairo alone. A listing of them would be quite formidable, but I think its a valuable project and would be willing to assist you in any way possible.

[mattbb]

Just to clarify, I'm not looking in order to get into the biz as a manufacturer/distributor - just trying to get informed. I'm learning quickly what folks have already indicated - there are a LOT of small manufacturers and distributors out there, some affiliated with larger companies and many more just independent looking to sell their wares. From what I can tell, it doesn't appear that any of the companies are publicly traded but are all privately held corporations which makes finding information more difficult/challenging. But I'm going to keep digging for a bit longer.