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What makes the German kitchens so popular? - In Europe, the German kitchen brands were dominant on the market for decades. Now they are expanding in the US and Asia. What makes the German food systems so popular? Five factors contribute to their solid reputation at home and abroad. ![Frankfurter Küche, MAK, Wien (Rekonstruktion 190),[14] 1. Anordnung der Schütte](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/blogger_img_proxy/AEn0k_tTJf1eClCg_bDAFL8v-I99axEAohOn_brq5BDn9L1XRuEefOEBUBmBB56eyZIIcPFGANlGQEOE5GOF5jcunli2rK4jt_gucD6e_dHZovTymgLJ_-uuCqq3lsTirPvjgnULIsGtcKEn48sAXadwVkWXr2A=s0-d)
1 German kitchens have a long history
If you're doing thing for many years, you gain experience and have time to improve. And Germany probably has the oldest kitchen brand in the world. Poggenpohl, based in the Westphalian city of Herford, has made a full kitchen since 1892. Other well-known German brands include Eggersmann Founded in 108, Alno in 1927, Leicht Kitchens SieMatic in 1928 and in 1929. These companies deliver a full kitchen which include cabinets, drawers, countertops and more.
the period during which many current German kitchen manufacturers were founded was also the time when the world was influenced by the Bauhaus and the Deutscher Werkbund (German Association of craftsmen). These movements also influenced the design of modern cuisine.
Margarete Schütte-Lihotzky developed Frankfurt kitchen (photo) in 1926, which served as the precursor of modern, functional kitchen. Modelled on an industrial environment, the layout of the equipment has been designed to optimize workflow. Shortly after, in 1928, Poggenpohl presented cuisine that consists of connected cabinets, separate wardrobe of shoes, a sink, a table and chair. He also had a new surface practice, the surface "10 varnish", so named because it was painted five times on each side.
If you're doing thing for many years, you gain experience and have time to improve. And Germany probably has the oldest kitchen brand in the world. Poggenpohl, based in the Westphalian city of Herford, has made a full kitchen since 1892. Other well-known German brands include Eggersmann Founded in 108, Alno in 1927, Leicht Kitchens SieMatic in 1928 and in 1929. These companies deliver a full kitchen which include cabinets, drawers, countertops and more.
the period during which many current German kitchen manufacturers were founded was also the time when the world was influenced by the Bauhaus and the Deutscher Werkbund (German Association of craftsmen). These movements also influenced the design of modern cuisine.
Margarete Schütte-Lihotzky developed Frankfurt kitchen (photo) in 1926, which served as the precursor of modern, functional kitchen. Modelled on an industrial environment, the layout of the equipment has been designed to optimize workflow. Shortly after, in 1928, Poggenpohl presented cuisine that consists of connected cabinets, separate wardrobe of shoes, a sink, a table and chair. He also had a new surface practice, the surface "10 varnish", so named because it was painted five times on each side.
In 1960, SieMatic presented the first kitchen with integrated handles (photo). Developments such as these have helped shape the look of the modern fitted kitchen.
Sastalla Küchenunikate
SieMatic kitchen in Germany.
many German kitchen manufacturers are operated family. "I believe that family businesses have a special culture which, combined with a market strongly shaped by small family businesses - in other words, specialized brokers - functions beautifully," says Ulrich Siekmann, managing partner and a member of SieMatic the third generation of the company.
"When circumstances require, in the short term a little suffering can accept in order to be able to transfer the business to the next generation," said Siekmann.
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many German kitchen manufacturers are operated family. "I believe that family businesses have a special culture which, combined with a market strongly shaped by small family businesses - in other words, specialized brokers - functions beautifully," says Ulrich Siekmann, managing partner and a member of SieMatic the third generation of the company.
"When circumstances require, in the short term a little suffering can accept in order to be able to transfer the business to the next generation," said Siekmann.
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Hacker kitchens, UAE
a Häcker kitchen in Dubai.
2 "Made in Germany" has a good reputation worldwide
"The early bird catches the worm" - and one that exports first has better chance of being top dog. The success of German food brands in Europe in the 1950s and 1960s - the years of economic miracle of Germany. It was during these years that most German kitchen manufacturers started to export.
strongest markets Companies are traditionally the Netherlands, Belgium, Switzerland, Austria, France and the United Kingdom; recently, countries such as Russia, China and the United States have become a focus. German kitchen manufacturers generally export their products to 60 countries. Their export percentages are about 40% of production (Häcker) to nearly 80% (Bulthaup).
The industry benefits from the wide range of cuisines offered by the German brands. Italy, another food producer, is best known for luxury brands, such as Boffi, with smaller volumes.
Trivia Even in the Apostolic Palace in the Vatican Pope will find a German kitchen (SieMatic).
2 "Made in Germany" has a good reputation worldwide
"The early bird catches the worm" - and one that exports first has better chance of being top dog. The success of German food brands in Europe in the 1950s and 1960s - the years of economic miracle of Germany. It was during these years that most German kitchen manufacturers started to export.
strongest markets Companies are traditionally the Netherlands, Belgium, Switzerland, Austria, France and the United Kingdom; recently, countries such as Russia, China and the United States have become a focus. German kitchen manufacturers generally export their products to 60 countries. Their export percentages are about 40% of production (Häcker) to nearly 80% (Bulthaup).
The industry benefits from the wide range of cuisines offered by the German brands. Italy, another food producer, is best known for luxury brands, such as Boffi, with smaller volumes.
Trivia Even in the Apostolic Palace in the Vatican Pope will find a German kitchen (SieMatic).
LeichtUSA
A leicht kitchen UK.
Today, German specialized kitchen studios are based in countries around the world, from the United States to Australia and the Netherlands in the UK. The "Made in Germany" label, introduced in Britain in the 19th century - and intended then to deter people from making a purchase - has become a quality label
Today, German specialized kitchen studios are based in countries around the world, from the United States to Australia and the Netherlands in the UK. The "Made in Germany" label, introduced in Britain in the 19th century - and intended then to deter people from making a purchase - has become a quality label
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eggersmann küchen GmbH & Co. KG
A Eggersmann kitchen in Copenhagen.
exports are the engine of growth, but the domestic market, compared with strong purchasing power and competition between the brands eager, is the foundation. It is an all-German game it: in 2014, the volume of exports exceeded the import volume by a factor of 14.
foreign kitchen manufacturers can hardly get their foot in the door in Germany. For upholstered furniture, it looks completely different - two and a half times is imported as exported
market and the volume of production is an advantage they .: ensure a good price, that provide good incomes, which make investments in production and research possible, that result in better products, and the cycle repeats.
exports are the engine of growth, but the domestic market, compared with strong purchasing power and competition between the brands eager, is the foundation. It is an all-German game it: in 2014, the volume of exports exceeded the import volume by a factor of 14.
foreign kitchen manufacturers can hardly get their foot in the door in Germany. For upholstered furniture, it looks completely different - two and a half times is imported as exported
market and the volume of production is an advantage they .: ensure a good price, that provide good incomes, which make investments in production and research possible, that result in better products, and the cycle repeats.
One Call Kitchens Pty bathrooms Ltd
A LeMans withdrawal by Häfele.
3 profit German engineering traditions kitchens
Germany is - if you pardon the cliche - a land of nerds and engineers. This results not only in the automotive industry, but also in the bathroom and kitchen industries.
A kitchen is a complex product and functionality is foremost. How to do an open wardrobe? How useful the internal layout? How all this last time with daily use? "I think we in Germany have a good experience in the field of engineering. For kitchens, this, for example, means the accessories industry, "says Siekmann of SieMatic. "These companies have contributed to the development of the food industry in terms of quality and functionality over the last 40-50 years."
There are hidden champions such as Häfele fittings from the Swabian town of Nagold - also founded in the 1920s - that are recognized worldwide. The techniques are often developed in exclusive collaboration with a particular manufacturer.
3 profit German engineering traditions kitchens
Germany is - if you pardon the cliche - a land of nerds and engineers. This results not only in the automotive industry, but also in the bathroom and kitchen industries.
A kitchen is a complex product and functionality is foremost. How to do an open wardrobe? How useful the internal layout? How all this last time with daily use? "I think we in Germany have a good experience in the field of engineering. For kitchens, this, for example, means the accessories industry, "says Siekmann of SieMatic. "These companies have contributed to the development of the food industry in terms of quality and functionality over the last 40-50 years."
There are hidden champions such as Häfele fittings from the Swabian town of Nagold - also founded in the 1920s - that are recognized worldwide. The techniques are often developed in exclusive collaboration with a particular manufacturer.
SieMatic am Märkischen Tor
" Made in Germany "means, in the case of kitchens, practically all components. Interestingly, in this regard, noting the geographical grouping. For example, 33 of the 76 German full kitchen manufacturers are located in the state of North Rhine-Westphalia; 57% of the 16,400 people employed in the work of the kitchen industry there. Many other manufacturers are located in Bavaria and Swabia, and with them, their suppliers.
Why is it that important grouping? Because the distances are short, cooperation increases over the long term. For example, HACKER Kitchens has worked for over 50 years with fittings manufacturer Hettich, located nearby. Häcker's head of sales, Markus Sander, said: "We can go up on a bike! Despite long-standing commitment, they must naturally keep constantly in competition, but as long as they grow innovative than their competitors, collaboration survives. "
Why is it that important grouping? Because the distances are short, cooperation increases over the long term. For example, HACKER Kitchens has worked for over 50 years with fittings manufacturer Hettich, located nearby. Häcker's head of sales, Markus Sander, said: "We can go up on a bike! Despite long-standing commitment, they must naturally keep constantly in competition, but as long as they grow innovative than their competitors, collaboration survives. "
Шоурум Nolte Moscow
a Nolte kitchen in Moscow
beyond furniture and many other components. - auxiliary equipment on electrical devices - are crucial elements in a kitchen And here too. noted manufacturers are in Germany, many of them small or family businesses with similar values to kitchen manufacturers.
in the field of auxiliary equipment and wells, including, . among others, Dornbracht, Hansgrohe and Blanco (founded in 101 in the Swabian town of Schiltach) regarding electrical appliances, it is based in Munich appliances BSH Home, the largest manufacturer of household appliances in Europe Miele founded in 1899 and still family; Gaggenau, which can trace its roots back to 1683, in the fixing industry; and Neff, based in northern Baden in 1877.
These kitchen supply companies also benefited from the expertise of German engineering. At the end of the 19th century, Carl von Linde founded the modern technology Linde cooling process. Before that, coolers and ice cellars were cooled with ice! Linde AG, founded in 1879, has quickly become the leader in cooling technology across Europe.
The first, a modern refrigerator, suitable industrially in Europe was developed in 1927-1928 by Zschopauer Motor Works in Saxony. Years later, in 1992, first in the world chlorofluorocarbon (CFC) -free refrigerator in modern times was produced by the company Dkk Scharfenstein (later known as Foron) in Saxony.
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beyond furniture and many other components. - auxiliary equipment on electrical devices - are crucial elements in a kitchen And here too. noted manufacturers are in Germany, many of them small or family businesses with similar values to kitchen manufacturers.
in the field of auxiliary equipment and wells, including, . among others, Dornbracht, Hansgrohe and Blanco (founded in 101 in the Swabian town of Schiltach) regarding electrical appliances, it is based in Munich appliances BSH Home, the largest manufacturer of household appliances in Europe Miele founded in 1899 and still family; Gaggenau, which can trace its roots back to 1683, in the fixing industry; and Neff, based in northern Baden in 1877.
These kitchen supply companies also benefited from the expertise of German engineering. At the end of the 19th century, Carl von Linde founded the modern technology Linde cooling process. Before that, coolers and ice cellars were cooled with ice! Linde AG, founded in 1879, has quickly become the leader in cooling technology across Europe.
The first, a modern refrigerator, suitable industrially in Europe was developed in 1927-1928 by Zschopauer Motor Works in Saxony. Years later, in 1992, first in the world chlorofluorocarbon (CFC) -free refrigerator in modern times was produced by the company Dkk Scharfenstein (later known as Foron) in Saxony.
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Poggenpohl Atlanta
A Poggenpohl in Atlanta.
4 German cuisine is completed on time
However, everyone could theoretically get good materials nowadays. When asked which usually distinguishes him German kitchen manufacturers all others, Michael Wunram, CEO of Eggersmann, replied: "It must surely be the most reliable delivery and execution that aspects . creative "
Stefan Waldenmeier, president of the board at Leicht kitchens and the Association of the German furniture industry kitchen, said:" German kitchens are distinguished by their total package, consisting of the availability of quality digital planning data for different food vendors, a clean graphical control confirmation, control orders, delivery logistics and compliance with delivery dates. "- alongside quality in the production and design
4 German cuisine is completed on time
However, everyone could theoretically get good materials nowadays. When asked which usually distinguishes him German kitchen manufacturers all others, Michael Wunram, CEO of Eggersmann, replied: "It must surely be the most reliable delivery and execution that aspects . creative "
Stefan Waldenmeier, president of the board at Leicht kitchens and the Association of the German furniture industry kitchen, said:" German kitchens are distinguished by their total package, consisting of the availability of quality digital planning data for different food vendors, a clean graphical control confirmation, control orders, delivery logistics and compliance with delivery dates. "- alongside quality in the production and design
pantera AG
A Nobilia kitchen Switzerland.
in short, regardless of the manufacturer or CEO, you ask, they all see a distinct force in the delivery. "It is more difficult to send 40 or 50 kitchen units, from cabinets to databases, to a point somewhere in the world to ship a sofa there. And I think the industry of German cuisine has mastered the subject well, "Siekmann of SieMatic said.
Ultimately, a kitchen buyer does not want to wait another two weeks for the oven and four for missing fronts to happen;. he wants everything on site at the same time the network near the on-site suppliers in Germany becomes a clear advantage also for logistics
in short, regardless of the manufacturer or CEO, you ask, they all see a distinct force in the delivery. "It is more difficult to send 40 or 50 kitchen units, from cabinets to databases, to a point somewhere in the world to ship a sofa there. And I think the industry of German cuisine has mastered the subject well, "Siekmann of SieMatic said.
Ultimately, a kitchen buyer does not want to wait another two weeks for the oven and four for missing fronts to happen;. he wants everything on site at the same time the network near the on-site suppliers in Germany becomes a clear advantage also for logistics
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bulthaup kva
The bulthaup kitchen in France.
5 form follows function
is there, then, nothing wrong with German cuisine Many would probably appoint design as the weak point - since Germany is not exactly known to have much to say in terms of style. despite all the expertise, efficiency and functionality, style often falls by the wayside in Germany (and not only with kitchens).
"Italians are naturally a reference in the design of competence, of course, and we look to them to try to learn something. But they can also learn something from us," says Siekmann. "In addition, the individuality of North American manufacturers, which use a rustic kitchen of approach is remarkable."
5 form follows function
is there, then, nothing wrong with German cuisine Many would probably appoint design as the weak point - since Germany is not exactly known to have much to say in terms of style. despite all the expertise, efficiency and functionality, style often falls by the wayside in Germany (and not only with kitchens).
"Italians are naturally a reference in the design of competence, of course, and we look to them to try to learn something. But they can also learn something from us," says Siekmann. "In addition, the individuality of North American manufacturers, which use a rustic kitchen of approach is remarkable."
Halcyon Interiors Ltd
A Alno kitchen in London.
But the Germans are trying to catch up. Stefan Waldenmeier Leicht points to the "development of a German design that follows the Bauhaus tradition and is finding international acceptance."
"Less is more" and "form follows function" are the maxims that describe the "typical" and German style. For kitchens (and bathrooms), this may correspond to the needs well, as simple and sober design is more demand for long-term purchases as decorative trends, and both room types have great technical requirements.
But the Germans are trying to catch up. Stefan Waldenmeier Leicht points to the "development of a German design that follows the Bauhaus tradition and is finding international acceptance."
"Less is more" and "form follows function" are the maxims that describe the "typical" and German style. For kitchens (and bathrooms), this may correspond to the needs well, as simple and sober design is more demand for long-term purchases as decorative trends, and both room types have great technical requirements.
Флагманский шоурум LEICHT Moscow
A Leicht Xtend + racking system.
"If people in the US see German cuisine, they think it's very futuristic," said Maya Metzler, which sells German kitchens in New York. This could be because the innovations of German design are often technology-driven.
the shelf unit + light Xtend by Leicht (pictured above and below) is an example. The aluminum wall shelves with LED lights integrated electricity hang vertical carrier rails in any desired position; no additional wiring is required. slatted doors covering the open shelves with the push of a button.
The SieMatic S1 has been praised in 09 for its integrated lighting systems, hi-fi components and an iPod dock. Several manufacturers, including Tielsa and Sachsenküchen (with Ergomatic) recently added kitchen islands adjustable in height to their offerings.
offers Häcker, invisible sound system integrated into the kitchen, where the base of the kitchen is used as a resonance body. You can connect via Bluetooth; not need a dock to your worktop.
"If people in the US see German cuisine, they think it's very futuristic," said Maya Metzler, which sells German kitchens in New York. This could be because the innovations of German design are often technology-driven.
the shelf unit + light Xtend by Leicht (pictured above and below) is an example. The aluminum wall shelves with LED lights integrated electricity hang vertical carrier rails in any desired position; no additional wiring is required. slatted doors covering the open shelves with the push of a button.
The SieMatic S1 has been praised in 09 for its integrated lighting systems, hi-fi components and an iPod dock. Several manufacturers, including Tielsa and Sachsenküchen (with Ergomatic) recently added kitchen islands adjustable in height to their offerings.
offers Häcker, invisible sound system integrated into the kitchen, where the base of the kitchen is used as a resonance body. You can connect via Bluetooth; not need a dock to your worktop.
Флагманский шоурум LEICHT Moscow
eggersmann küchen GmbH & Co. KG
Eggersmann kitchen single series in the limestone.
Some shops German manufacturers have recently established themselves as a result of their special designs. A good example is Eggersmann, a small company that produces about 5,000 kitchens per year, including one series (photo)
of Eggersmann Wunram, a business man fourth generation, said. "In this series, we use only genuine materials such as real stone, stainless steel hot rolled and Corian - and consistently, not only for work surfaces "it only makes sense when precision work is at hand
Some shops German manufacturers have recently established themselves as a result of their special designs. A good example is Eggersmann, a small company that produces about 5,000 kitchens per year, including one series (photo)
of Eggersmann Wunram, a business man fourth generation, said. "In this series, we use only genuine materials such as real stone, stainless steel hot rolled and Corian - and consistently, not only for work surfaces "it only makes sense when precision work is at hand
Warendorfer Küchen GmbH
Warendorf kitchen Hidden.
Warendorf, meanwhile, has developed a hidden kitchen, a single wall kitchen that can completely disappear behind the panels that have the appearance of Cor-Ten - suitable, perhaps, for large lofts. But come to think of German cuisine has little need to hide.
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Warendorf, meanwhile, has developed a hidden kitchen, a single wall kitchen that can completely disappear behind the panels that have the appearance of Cor-Ten - suitable, perhaps, for large lofts. But come to think of German cuisine has little need to hide.
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Are you tempted by German kitchens? Or do you already have one? Share your views of them in the comments below.
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