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The Twenties: The joy of cooking and the enthusiasm for good cookware inspires Heinrich BERNDES and his wife Sophie with a desire to set up their own company. In 1921, BERNDES is founded in Arnsberg (Germany), a young family company that is going to specialize in producing cookware.
The Fifties: Due to the booming economy, there is growing demand for consumer goods, and the kitchen becomes a focus of attention. BERNDES realizes the needs of the time, shows the spirit of innovation, and experiments with non-stick pans. A revolution in non-stick techniques, BERNDES "Made in Germany".
The Seventies: In 1972, BERNDES expands to Hong Kong. In 1975, BERNDES revolutionizes the non-stick market by introducing non-stick cast aluminium cookware. The TRADITION® assortment is launched - a classic is born. In 1976, new company buildings are set up in Arnsberg.
The Eighties: Important new ventures are established: 1983 in Hong Kong, 1985 in the USA, and 1988 in Italy. BERNDES takes part in quality tests with outstanding results. In the years to come, the judgement of an American testing institution can only be repeated:
Tried - tested - trusted.
The Nineties: BERNDES sets trends. With the ColorCAST range a new trend is started, bringing color to the kitchen. The cookware is available in blue and in green and becomes an overnight best seller. On the international front BERNDES expands in China, where BERNDES sets up a new distribution organization in 1995 with products "Made in Germany", as well as a new production plant. |
