John Boos & Co., which manufactures cutting boards, butcher blocks and kitchen furniture, will open a $16 million manufacturing facility in Effingham, IL.
Gadget & Kitchen Tools
Alessi, in debuting its 2017 fall/winter collection, said that each product design employs a small, surprising detail to rethink a classic product’s functionality, including its Grind pepper mill.
Kuhn Rikon is bringing its new Hotpan Monument cookware to the market. Made with authentic stone, wood and leather, the company said that the cooking vessels were developed with both design and function in mind.
Kuhn Rikon has debuted the Pocket Maker Round Set. The new set is designed for creating homemade mini pies, pizza pockets, filled dumplings and other sweet and savory dishes. The set of three includes small, medium and large cutouts.
Kuhn Rikon has added a Double Spatula to its kitchen tool assortment.
Maverick has debuted the model PT-55 Raindrop waterproof digital thermometer.
Ototo has launched a new collection of kitchen gadgets and tools featuring several whimsical design twists.
World Kitchen has appointed Kenneth Wilkes as president and CEO, effective immediately, and MaryKay Kopf as chief marketing officer, effective January 1, 2018. Wilkes succeeds Carl Warschausky, who is retiring. Both Wilkes and Kopf currently serve on the World Kitchen board of directors.
Kuhn Rikon has introduced a collection of handcrafted wooden kitchen tools, cutting boards and trivets.
Widgeteer is adding the Fanci Baking line to its housewares assortment.