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Leblanc was started in 1904 as a woodwind maker in La Couture and Paris. Their brass instrument production was done by other French makers, mainly Courtois. The company expanded in 1946.

In 1971 Leblanc took over the Martin assets, moving them to Kenosha, Wisconsin. After Leblanc bought the company, the Committee trumpet was discontinued for a time, however the company specially made Miles Davis, loyal throughout his life to the Committee, a supply of Committees during this time.

In 1972, Leblanc started obtaining student level instruments from Nippon in 1972 (which represented 90% of Leblanc's production).

During their early ownership LeBlanc primarily used the the Martin name to sell Yanigasawa Japanese built saxes. Subsequently the Committee trumpet was redesigned and introduced. The T3460, T3462 (medium large bore) and T-3465, T3467 (large bore) models are in production. They are available in clear lacquer and in various colored lacquers with gold-plated slides, trim and deluxe engraving.

In October 2004, LeBlanc/Holton was purchased by Conn-Selmer, Inc., the musical conglomerate owned by Steinway, that now includes Bach, Selmer USA, King, Conn, Benge, LeBlanc, Holton and Martin.

Vito is a brand name of Leblanc which was started in 1951.