ZWILLING J.A. HENCKELS – THANK YOU, PETER

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ZWILLING J.A. HENCKELS – THANK YOU, PETER Way back in 1731 Peter Henckels had the idea to register the ZWILLING trademark with the Cutler’s Guild of Solingen, Germany. A brilliant idea, in our opinion. Because that makes ZWILLING one of the oldest brands in the world today. And Germans are well known for their love of traditions. So thanks for that.

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THE PAST PREPARED US FOR THE FUTURE

Imagine you have a 290-year-old brand history that you are eager to share with everyone. But at the same time you are a modern, forward thinking company that is all about future cooking trends and technologies. Both are really important. Which is why we’re going to tell you about both parts separately. Let’s start with where we started.

1731

On June 13th, Peter Henckels registers not only his company, but also ZWILLING as a trademark. This makes ZWILLING one of the oldest picture brands in the world.

1818

ZWILLING opens its first sales outlet in Berlin.

1851

ZWILLING is awarded a prize at the World Fair in London.

1855

ZWILLING is presented with the highest award at the World Fair in Paris.

1883

Opening of the New York branch by Graef & Schmidt.

1893

ZWILLING wins the only medal awarded at the World Fair in Chicago.

1909

The first subsidiary is opened in the USA. 1915 ZWILLING wins four first prizes at the World Fair in San Francisco.

1938

ZWILLING is granted the patent for the "Küchenhilfe" range of scissors. Extremely robust, they are still included in our product range today. And we are proud to say that they are one of the most widely copied scissors worldwide.

1939

ZWILLING applies for the patent for the ice-hardening process. Ice-hardened FRIODUR® blades have extremely good cutting edge retention, are flexible, ultra-corrosion-resistant and really cool. Sorry for the pun – we just couldn’t resist.

1970

Wilh. Werhahn KG becomes the sole shareholder.

1976

Development of the ****FOUR STAR knives – ZWILLING's best-selling chef's knife range with an iconic design that hasn’t changed in over 40 years. That’s what we call truly timeless.

1995

Establishment of the joint venture in China. The start of an incomparable success story that made ZWILLING one of the most desired premium brands in China.

2005

Opening of the first ZWILLING concept store in Paris.

2008

Acquisition of the French cookware manufacturer STAUB. Its leading product ranges are cast-iron enamel cookware and ceramics.

2008

Acquisition of the Belgian cookware manufacturer DEMEYERE. The traditional company is particularly well known among professional chefs as a manufacturer and pioneer of high-quality cookware for energy-saving induction hobs.

2011

ZWILLING Care launches an extraordinary initiative for people with disabilities in the southern Indian town of Pondicherry. Young Indians with disabilities are helped to learn a trade and lead independent lives.

2015

Acquisition of the Italian brand BALLARINI – one of the leading brands for nonstick cookware.

2018

Opening of the first ZWILLING Culinary World flagship store at Taikoo Hui Mall in Shanghai.

2020

ZWILLING enters new business fields with Enfinigy ® for electrics and Fresh & Save ® for new vacuum based storage systems.

2021

Acquisition of the majority of shares of the German leading BBQ retailer Santos-Grills GmbH and Flammkraft® a luxury brand for gas grills made in Germany.

ZWILLING FACTS

Headquarter

42657 Solingen, Gruenewalder Street 14-22

Legal form

Stock company, since 1970 the Werhahn Group is the sole shareholder

Chairman of the Supervisory Board

Paolo Dell‘Antonio

Executive board

Dr. Erich Schiffers (CEO), Dr. Alexander Gulden, Klaus Kuhl, Helmar Hipp, Sebastian Labud

Product groups

Cutlery, cookware, electrics, vacuum and storage, thermo products, flatware, glassware, kitchen tools, BBQ (since 2021)

Kitchen brands

ZWILLING, Staub, Ballarini, Miyabi, Demeyere, Henckels, SANTOS Grills, Flammkraft

International distribution

In more than 100 countries worldwide, brand presence in every important market

Main ZWILLING distribution companies

USA, Canada, Japan (incl. knife production), China (incl. production of knives, scissors, cookware,) India (knife production), Taiwan, Germany (incl. knife production), Austria, Switzerland, Scandinavia, Netherlands, Spain, Portugal, France (incl. cookware production), Italy (incl. cookware production), Belgium (incl. cookware production), Great Britain, Ireland, Russian Federation, Turkey

Sales 2021

0.9 billion EUR (85% outside of Germany)

FIRST THINGS FIRST

MADE IN SOLINGEN

Who would have thought that the small company that started with the production of high quality knives and invented the tool with the unspeakable name “Küchenhilfe“ (which literally means Kitchen-helper) would one day inspire the whole world? From Solingen to Berlin to New York to almost every important culinary region. ZWILLING expanded quickly and became the specialist for the international culinary culture that you know today.

MADE OF STEEL. AND PASSION.

When it comes to the production of our products we are really passionate about perfection. We are only using quality materials and the most advanced technologies in their development to ensure the most durable products. The premium quality of every product is monitored throughout the whole production process continuously. But we couldn’t live up to our own standards without the skilled hands that share our passion for quality.

OUR WORLD...

The Culinary World of the ZWILLING Group is not only home to great kitchen tools but also to great brands from all over the world like ZWILLING from Germany, STAUB from France, MIYABI from Japan, BALLARINI from Italy or DEMEYERE from Belgium. Each with different strengths and traditions but with the same passion for high quality products.

...IS YOUR WORLD

No matter where you are, at some point you want to prepare something that tastes extraordinary. And while we have no idea with whom you are cooking or where you’re going to eat, we do know this: our products will inspire you and help you along the way.

AT YOUR SIDE FOR 290 YEARS

We have been connecting people through the joy of cooking for 290 years. With high-quality products, innovative new products and inspiration for the kitchen, we lay the foundation for cooking with passion. Thanks to our long tradition and ever-increasing range of products, we have the know-how to keep inspiring you, even after all these years.

ZWILLING J.A. HENCKELS Flagship Store Shanghai Taikoo Hui

YOU NEVER JUST BUY A PRODUCT

Maybe you think we are talking about the fact that every knife is also a piece of history and an example for extraordinary craftsmanship–and you are right. But there is more.

TASTE. LEARN. DISCOVER.

Our shops are no longer just places where you can buy products–they now can open a culinary world of their own to the customer. A leading example is the new World Flagship Store Taikoo Hui in Shanghai, where a unique shopping experience is combined with places of exploration and discovery such as restaurants, a cooking school and a local market.

PROUD PART OF THE WERHAHN GROUP

Since 1970 ZWILLING has belonged to the Werhahn Group. Like ZWILLING, Werhahn is a family company with a long tradition that shares our values and innovative thinking. Together we have grown even bigger and Werhahn has fueled our innovation engine. Metaphorically speaking, of course.