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Timeless Premium: 180 Years of Fissler. How German engineering from Idar-Oberstein shapes our cooking.

Idar-Oberstein, February 2025 - 180 years is more than just a number – it represents passion, innovation, and a firm commitment to shaping the future of cooking. Since 1845, Fissler has stood for premium cookware, made with precision, craftsmanship, and the promise of quality that comes with "Made in Germany." What began as a small workshop in the Hunsrück is now a brand known worldwide for premium quality and innovation. 180 years is a long time – a period in which Fissler, as a family-run business based in Idar-Oberstein, has continued to grow, set new standards, and made a major impact on the way people cook. Throughout, the company has consistently focused on the needs of home cooks – whether they've just moved into their first place or are experienced cooks who regularly host guests. 


From the past to the future

From the revolutionary waffle pattern for grill pans to the pressure cooker of the 1950s and the launch of the Original-Profi Collection® in the 1970s, Fissler has transformed the kitchen time and again. Today, the company develops cookware that meets the highest standards. The focus is always on reliable quality and thoughtful functionality for people who love expressing their passion in the kitchen – whatever their skill level.

"Our goal is not only to carry on our legacy as a family-run business, but also to keep developing Fissler as a renowned premium brand and to set new standards for modern cooking time and again with sustainable innovations", says Frank Böttcher, CEO of Fissler. Quality, functionality, and design have always been at the heart of everything the company does. This goes hand in hand with a clear commitment to "Made in Germany": from Idar-Oberstein to kitchens around the world.


Exclusive anniversary editions

To mark its 180th anniversary, Fissler will introduce a series of new products throughout the year:

 

  • Limited-edition "180 Years Retro Edition" – a tribute to decades of German engineering. (Launch: summer 2025)
  • The "Shadow Line" – a special edition of the Original-Profi collection®, limited to 1,800 pieces. (Launch: fall 2025)
  • Fissler knife collection – designed in Idar-Oberstein and made in Solingen, for the complete Fissler cooking preparation experience (Launch: summer 2025)
  • New Fissler Essential range – ceramic pans, knives, and kitchen tools for discerning beginners. (Launch: summer 2025)

Fissler makes products that are there for you in your everyday cooking – whether you're making a quick dinner after a long day at work or preparing a multi-course meal for friends. The combination of high-quality materials, ingenious design, and thoughtful details makes for an unparalleled cooking experience. Once you've cooked with Fissler, you'll know: this is where craftsmanship meets practical benefits and aesthetics.


Cookware with a story

Every product tells a story: of carefully considered recipes, evenings spent together in the kitchen, and the joy of cooking. Fissler invites you to visit https://fissler.mom/pages/180-jahre-fissler to learn more about the company's history and future.

About Fissler

Fissler is for everyone who doesn’t see cooking as a necessary task, but as a chance to express their skills and creativity. For passionate cooks who love cooking. Fissler inspires and accompanies every moment of your cooking journey. Whether you’re at the beginning of your cooking journey, putting your own creative spin on dishes, or an experienced home cook. Since 1845, this family-owned company has been making cookware “Made in Germany” that makes these moments possible. Professional tools (kitchen utensils, pots, pans, pressure cookers) that build confidence in your own abilities, create space for culinary creativity, and support ambitious cooks. More information at: fissler.mom

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