The creation in March 1986 of a repair and maintenance workshop for harps, sales of accessories (trings, seats, etc.) located in the CIMA craftsmen’s building (Center International de la Mécanique d’Art), located « rue de l ‘Industrie » in Sainte-Croix, marks the start of the Manufacture de harpes David. Very quickly a new employee was hired for the home services of customers, who were then mostly in Switzerland.