If you ask a passerby in New York, what is Gaggenau, not everyone will be able to answer. And after all Gaggenau is the most known world brand, the legislator of technologies and the innovator in the field of home appliances. Of course, not every housewife, not only in America, but also in Europe, can afford even one appliance from Gaggenau in the kitchen: this technique is elitist and only very rich people enjoy its possession. But Gaggenau is known for setting the course for the entire industry with its engineers. Ideas and technologies are studied and adopted by other companies, and what is available today in this company’s models will become mass-produced in a few years.
CHRONICLE OF SUCCESS
1956 g. – Georg von Blunket is at the helm of Gaggenau. It was under his leadership that the world’s first built-in kitchen appliances were created: an oven, an independent hob and an extractor hood.
1972 g. – Gaggenau introduces the first 28 cm wide Vario cooktops with top control knobs. This series of appliances became a style icon in the world of home appliances.
1976 g. – The company launches the VL 011 downdraft extraction hood on the European market.
1986 g. – The EB 388 oven with a width of 90 cm was launched. 87-litre capacity allows you to cook up to four dishes at the same time.
1991 g. – Gaggenau launches its new Side-by-Side IK 300 series of fully integrated hinged door fridges. The interior of these refrigerators is divided into five temperature zones with humidity control.
1999 g. – The ED 220 fixed water-cooker with its gentle steam cooking method opens up a new era in the world of home cooking. It’s the way Asian cooking will take over Europe and America.
2003 g. – The IKIK80 fully integrated wine cellar with glass doors and separate temperature zones isolated from each other was created.
2007 g. – The company presents the first ovens in the 200 series with a smooth, all-glass front and a new control system.
2011 g. – The CX 480 hob with a full-area induction cooking zone is created. This makes it possible to use dishes of all sizes and shapes and place them on any surface. The appliance has a large color LCD touchscreen display.
2016 g. – In the year of the company’s 333rd birthday and the 30th anniversary of the original EB388 oven, Gaggenau launched a redesigned, updated version. The most striking feature of the 90 cm long EB 300 oven is its massive 3 mm thick solid stainless steel door.
HOW IT ALL BEGAN
The company was founded in 1683. Margrave Ludwig Wilhelm von Baden 1655-1707 . inaugurated the Gaggenau pellet stove in 1931. Gaggenau ironworks with a forge and started making nails and hammers. Production gradually expanded to become a manufactory for farm machinery, tools, and other metal products.
The company started with coal and gas stoves, and the recipe for indestructible enamel was the basis for their success over the years.
In 1931, Gaggenau became the first manufacturer to produce electric ovens, ushering in a new era in kitchens.
HAPPY BIRTHDAY
“The Consumer is pleased to wish Gaggenau a happy anniversary! We wish the company in the XXI century to continue producing innovative technique, perfect in every respect… And we will surely tell our readers about the most interesting novelties!
Wow, that’s impressive! I’d love to know how Gaggenau has managed to stay successful for over three centuries. What has been the key to their longevity and what milestones have they achieved along the way?
Wow, that’s impressive! I’d love to know more about GAGGENAU’s journey over the past 333 years. How has the company managed to sustain its success for such a long period? What are some significant milestones or contributions GAGGENAU has made in the industry?