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manufacturer
A person or company that produces goods or products, usually in large quantities.
Bei einem Defekt sollten Sie sich direkt an den Hersteller wenden.
In case of a defect, you should contact the manufacturer directly.
'Hersteller' (manufacturer) is derived from the verb 'herstellen' (to produce/manufacture). The ending '-er' refers to the person or company that performs the action. 'Herstellen' itself is a separable verb: her + stellen.
Diese Firma stellt hochwertige Möbel her.
This company manufactures high-quality furniture.
If you know 'Hersteller' (manufacturer), you can also easily understand other words in the family: the verb 'herstellen' (to produce) and the noun 'die Herstellung' (production/manufacturing).
Die Herstellung von diesem Auto dauert mehrere Wochen.
The manufacturing of this car takes several weeks.
In the context of products and warranties, certain phrases are very common: 'sich an den Hersteller wenden' (to contact the manufacturer), 'die Angaben des Herstellers beachten' (to follow the manufacturer's instructions), or 'direkt vom Hersteller kaufen' (to buy directly from the manufacturer).
Laut Hersteller soll das Gerät alle zwei Jahre gewartet werden.
According to the manufacturer, the device should be serviced every two years.
producer
Hersteller and Produzent can both refer to a company that produces goods. Hersteller is especially the usual neutral term for finished goods. Produzent is broader and also fits raw materials or agricultural products when production or origin is the focus.
Der Hersteller gibt zwei Jahre Garantie auf den neuen Kühlschrank.
The manufacturer offers a two-year warranty on the new refrigerator.
Der Produzent liefert den Kaffee direkt von seiner Plantage.
The producer delivers the coffee directly from his plantation.
