About De Dietrich/History

De Dietrich has a long history, full of discoveries and innovations.  Borne from generations of passion for excellence coupled with a desire to offer continual progressive solutions in a forever-changing world, De Dietrich has been at the forefront of life-changing technological advances for over 300 years.

Initially the business centred in the ironworking trade.  Over successive centuries, De Dietrich expanded into the steel sector, decorative ironwork and railway rolling stock, with fine design and innovative solutions always the driving factor.

In 1910, De Dietrich ventured into homeware with the launch of the Mertzwiller Cooker – the founding product of all De Dietrich home appliances.

The brand name De Dietrich derives from a French family of the same name, a peerage honour having been bestowed upon the family by King Louis XV in 1761. The De Dietrich logo itself of a hunting horn has been in use since the 18th Century. Having originally been introduced by the De Dietrich family as a pre-cautionary guard against counterfeiting, it was also the first ‘brand logo’ to appear in France.

Since the introduction of the Mertzwiller Cooker, De Dietrich has continued to pioneer technological advances in the homeware market, regularly introducing ground-breaking innovations and concepts.  Today, De Dietrich is renowned as a supplier of market-leading premium kitchenware appliances that are innovative as well as beautiful in their design, reflecting the traditional spirit of the De Dietrich brand.

TIMELINE:

1684:

Jean De Dietrich buys a forge.

1761:

Jean De Dietrich becomes a great industrialist and is nicknamed the "King of Iron".

1778:

De Dietrich logo is introduced.

1806:

The business is extended to include mechanical construction and railways.

1850:

The Mertzwiller Cooker is launched – the first wood and coal cooker.

1902:

De Dietrich decides to concentrate on home appliances.

2005:

De Dietrich home appliance business is acquired by the Fagor Brandt Group.

INNOVATIONS & MARKET FIRSTS

1980s:

First Multi-function Plus oven (fan cooking and combined heat).

1982: Having adapted industrial pyroclean technology, De Dietrich introduce the world’s first self-cleaning Pyrocleaning oven range – revolutionalising the way in which ovens are cleaned.

1985:

Ceramic hobs with integrated knobs introduced to the market by De Dietrich.

1997:

'Cool Touch' doors introduced to oven ranges. Market also sees the first steam oven launch.

1999:

First induction hob with 3 zones launched. With a 28cm circumference, De Dietrich offer the widest burner available. De Dietrich champion induction technology as the safest form of energy currently available.

2000:

Touch controls for ovens launched. Eolyse® and Pyroclean® – exclusive De Dietrich features.

2001:

Induction hob boost zones are the most powerful available anywhere. HCH System and Collection 38 are launched as unique concepts.

2003:

ICS technology for cooking and dishwashing introduced to the market for the first time. Unique "Pedestal" frame for glass surface hobs offered by De Dietrich. De Dietrich also first to market with a gas hob with touch controls.

2004:

Integral 7 safety features come as standard on all De Dietrich induction hobs. First manufacturer to offer a double-oven with pyroclean and multi-function in both ovens.

2005:

Unique Turn & Press microwave combination control introduced.

2006:

Launch of world’s first free-standing cooker with pyroclean and induction hob.

2007:

De Dietrich continues to lead the way in the market with the only available double pyroclean oven; encompassing two high performance multifunctional fan ovens.