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The Melitta Company – The First Fifty Years
The Melitta Company began in 1908 with an invention of the first usable filter for grounds-free coffee by Melitta Bentz. At that time Melitta and her husband were living in Dresden, Germany. Sometime later, she receives a patent for coffee filter filtration paper with a curved and indented bottom and slanting extraction holes.
In 1914 Germany blocks the import of coffee and in 1916 her husband is conscripted to the war effort. Melitta runs the business alone.
From 1920, with war over, Melitta’s son Willy begins a systematic expansion of the sales force. Export of their filters to Prague and Basle begins and by 1923 the company becomes registered as Bentz and Sohn OHG. The company expands its product line to include household utensils, tea filters, jars, electrical kitchen appliances and many other items.
In 1925, a red and green branded packaging was created to make it stand out from its competitors, then published there first advertising brochure for filters. The following year, demonstration ladies were hired for practical-use demonstrations in home and kitchen appliance stores.
In 1929, the company “Melitta Bentz” is entered into Minden’s commercial register with a 5 year reprieve on all taxes while producing 100,000 filters that year. In 1930, Horst and Willy became major stock holders when Melitta transferred a majority of the Melitta-Werke Aktiengesellschaft stocks to them. Meanwhile, Melitta maintained a minor share in the company and continued working with employees.
In 1936, the fast-drip filter is given its conical shape. In 1937, Melitta’s logo changed shape and employees now worked a 5 day week. In 1938, the company name was changed to Melitta Werke Bentz & Sohn.
From 1940 to 1943, the production came only by order under the socialist regime. From 1943 to 1945, Allied troops are given provisional use of some undestroyed Melitta buildings. In 1946, Hugo Bentz passes away in Minden. Four years later Melitta passes away in a city near Minden.
The 1950s brings company firsts: Introduction of profit participation for all employees; the introduction of a company pension fund and a performance-related bonus system for sales staff. A foundation of company health insurance fund begins and the first test runs for production of plastic fast-drip filters and three new subsidiaries; one in Minden, one in Holland and one in Austria. Horst Bentz becomes sole proprietor of Melitta Werke Bentz and Sohn. Medical report confirms that “Melitta-filtered” coffee is healthier than unfiltered. In 1957, the company celebrated its 50th birthday.
Coffee Makers History Week
Hamilton Beach Manufacturing Company
Founded in 1910, the Hamilton Beach Manufacturing Company resulted from the partnership of Chester Beach, a mechanical inventor, L. H. Hamilton, a business man and Frederick Osius. Osius isn’t fond of his last name, so it isn’t included in the company name. There first product, made in 1911, was a commercial Hamilton Beach drink mixer used in soda fountains. Other products followed including the Sew-E-Z with electrlc motor in 1912, stand mixers (for making batter), fans, and hair dryers and a portable vacuum in 1925. In 1929, Hamilton Beach expanded with a Good Thinking Catalog.
A commercial spindle drink mixer was expanded in the 1930s to enable multiple milk shakes to be processed at once. In 1934 they received a patent for a manual juice extractor and introduced the third-generation stand mixer. In 1965, was the introduction of an electric knife with a hole-in-the-handle and a blade-release button. This design went on to win a National Housewares Manufacturers’ Association Design in Housewares award the next year.
In 1971, they introduced the ButterUp Popper for pop corn, followed by a HB blender being used in a hilarious Dan Akroyd skit in 1977 that many still remember to this day.
In 1990, Hamilton Beach merges with Proctor-Silex forming Hamilton Beach/Proctor-Silex Inc., headquartered in Richmond, Virginia. After the merger, the company becomes the largest manufacturer of small appliances in the United States.
Today, Hamilton Beach Brands, Inc. is a manufacturer of home appliances, air purifiers, and commercial restaurant equipment marketed primarily in the United States, Canada, and Mexico, including coffee makers, espressso machines, coffee grinders, and electric kettles.
Toastess, International
Toastess International produces small kitchen appliances. It offers coffee makers, kettles, toasters/oven, skillets/woks, grills, blenders/juicers, and specialty products as well as beverage products, food preparation, warming appliances, vacuum bag sealers, and replacement parts through online stores. In addition, it offers warmers, hotplates, and corn poppers.
First known as Toastess Inc., the company changed its name to Toastess International in 2000. The company has authorized service parts centers in the United States and Canada. Toastess International was founded in 1945 and is based in Markham, Canada. Toastess International is still a privately owned company and does not name any one person as the executive.
Black and Decker Grinder 100
Did you every have someone unexpectedly teach you something? Something that you were suppose to know, but didn’t. This happened to me the other day. A customer was looking for a specific coffee grinder. He noted that he thought the Black and Decker grinder I had was the exact one he wanted.
After some research, I found this grinder had a specific name that I was not aware of. Not only did I learn the name, but the customer said it has the strongest and best cover of any coffee grinder. After years of using it to grinder dehydrated cranberries the lid does not get all scarred like all the others he has tried. The White Black & Decker CBG100W is also called the Black and Decker “Custom Grind.”
Best Everyday Coffee Grinders Price Range
Grinding coffee beans is always essential in making fresh brews, which is why most high end coffee makers now have built-in grinders. There are also grinder models with flavor selectors to help you achieve a brew with your preferred taste and aroma. Grinders come in all ranges in prices from over $200 to less than $20. A good choice is a burr coffee grinder that will last for a long time, but not be so expensive would be one in the $30 to $40 range.
Cooler Weather Here in the Pacific Northwest
Here in the Pacific Northwest father winter has given us a dusting of snow and last night freezing temperatures to below 30. Today he has lightened up on the cold and given us a nice day. All the same a good cup of coffee tasted mighty good.
I don’t know how many of you grind your own beans before making your coffee like we do. Our coffee grinder has a drawer that you can fill for a day as we do or for the whole week. We prefer the “daily grind.” No pun intended here, but we do grind our coffee every morning for our one pot of coffee for the day. Our dripped coffee goes into a thermal carafe that keeps the coffee hot enough for us for our second cup.
No matter how you like your coffee, I really have enjoyed my coffee a lot more since started grinding it on a daily basis.
If you have a favorite way of making coffee, I would love it if you would share. There so many ways people prefer, but which way is right for you? Fresh ground coffee beans, pre-ground beans or coffee beans ground ahead for a week?
Time to Relax from the Christmas Rush
Take time to relax and learn about new products at CoffeeMakersShop.com. We have added the Melitta line. This company was the first to make percolator and coffee maker filter that really worked. A few years after selling the best coffee filters, Melitta began making coffee making equipment.
Today they make only a few coffee making products of this design; however, they make only the best quality coffee makers like there best coffee filters. Each day of the week I am showing off one of there great products.
Today I am introducing the Melitta Coffee Grinder that has hands-free operation; you just press the button and let go; it will shut off automatically This durable stainless steel grinder has a grind fineness control of fine, medium or coarse and precise setting for 4, 8, 12 or 14 cup customized results. The grinding chamber is removable for easy pouring of grounds into your filter paper or filter basket and dishwasher safe, which makes cleanup a breeze. A cleaning brush that is included and snaps onto the back of the grinder.
Hamilton Beach BrewStation® 12 Cup Dispensing Coffeemaker 77000
This Forget the Carafe™ Hamilton Beach 12 cup dispensing coffeemaker is on sale at over 10% off at CoffeeMakersShop.com.
Features:
- Brews a full 12 cups and dispenses one fresh cup at a time
- Coffee stays fresh longer
- Water filter included
- One-hand dispensing
- Versatile brewing options
- Gentle warming heater
- Convenient brew basket handle
- Programmable digital clock
- 2 hour automatic shutoff of coffeemaker
Specifications:
- Hamilton Beach model 77000 Limited Warranty: One year free from defeats in materials and workmanship from date of purchase.
Cecilware Venezia Micro “Grind Control” Adjustment Espresso Grinder
The Cecilware Venezia Micro automatic espresso grinder easily grinds your coffee beans with little to no effort. This automatic espresso grinder always keeps the doser chute filled with espresso grinds, ready for dispensing. It automatically starts after every 12 doses and remains idle as long as the grinder chute is full.
The Micro Grind control adjustment is an exclusive adjustment system that gives you infinite control over grind settings. There are no preset “click” settings to have to deal with. The cast aluminum frame insures perfect grind head alignment. A stroke counter comes standard to indicate how many cups of espresso have been served and the also comes with an automatic timer. The grinding blades are 2.5 inches in diameter and grind at a speed of 1600 revolutions per minute. This grinder is on sale at CoffeeMakersShop.com until October 31, 2011.
Features:
- Micro Grind Control Adjustment – An exclusive adjustment system that gives you infinite control over grind settings. No more preset “clicks” for grind settings.
- Cast Aluminum Frame – Insures perfect grind head alignment.
- Stroke Counter – Comes standard to indicate how many cups of espresso have been served.
- Espresso grinder with automatic timer.
- Grinding blades: 2.5″ in diameter
- Grinding speed: 1600 rpm
Specifications for Model VGA Micro Grind Control Grinder:
- 120V / 350W / 2.9A • Dimensions: 23.5″ H x 7.75″ W x 10.5″ D • Shipping Weight: 34 lbs.
- One Year Warranty on Parts and Labor
Commercial Coffee Grinders
Commercial coffee grinders are as the name implies; grinders used for commercial purposes. The number one priority from each grinder company is the ability to guarantee uniform grinding with every setting available on that grinder. They are designed for continuous use, fast grind time, long time use with a heavy duty ½ horse power motor to do that. Most are burr grinders, but blade grinders are available. The list of where commercial coffee grinders are used is too long to name them all here. But, to name some of the major spots include coffee houses, tea shops, yes tea houses for those who also enjoy a good cup of coffee, high end short term convalescent centers, hospitals, restaurants, pizza places, coffee roasting shops and large corporations where they want to serve their clients a great cup of coffee.
The first concern when buying a commercial grinder is what is the need and the amount of use. This immediately leads to the three types of commercial coffee grinders. The three types of commercial coffee grinders are: retail grinders, food service grinders and last, but not lest espresso grinders.