Blanco GroupThe Beginnings

Blanco’s history is a well-established lineal success story in Germany and the greater Europe. What is less well known is that Blanco (through its founder Heinrich Blanc) together with Karl Fischer, founded E.G.O. (Elektrogeratebau Blanc + Fischer, Oberderdingen). They are still co-owned today, and E.G.O. has grown to be one of Europe’s premier suppliers of appliance components. Through their long history of product and technology pioneering, Blanco & E.G.O. are now significant members and contributors to the whole kitchen and appliance industry in Europe.

Henrich Blanc    Karl Fisher
Herich Blanc              Karl Fischer

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  • 1925

    On 20th January 1925, Heinrich Blanc founded Blanc & Co.
    In two long wood huts in Oberderdingen, production of copper-plated hot water containers began.

  • 1931

    Heinrich Blanc & Karl Fischer together founded the Company E.G.O. (Elektrogeratebau Blanc + Fischer, Oberderdingen).
    Now one of the largest component suppliers to appliance manufacturers in Europe
    Rod Thermostats for ovens   Automatic Hotplate  HiLight Heating Elements   Regulators  Tubular Heating Elements  Electronic Touch Control Systems

  • 1942

    milk tinBlanco built a great press shop.  With new machinery, one of the first hydraulic 4-column presses were produced for the catering industry. 

  • 1945

    Blanco began the post war period with the production of equipment for the milk industry and in particular milk churns made from “Anticordal”.

  • 1950

    Blanco became aware of the many possible applications for Stainless Steel and began to produce equipment for the contract catering industry.

  • History

    1951

    Blanco produces its first Stainless Steel sink.

  • 1961

    A new factory in Michelfied Germany was established to expand Stainless Steel Sink production.

  • 1962

    Kitchen and tabletop appliances were produced in a new production facility in Kronau Germany.

  • 1963

    Blanco produces its 1 Millionth sink.

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    1976

    1976-1979 New corporate philosophy led to concentration on 3 product groups: domestic technology, food service and medical engineering - offering complete equipment solutions.
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  • 1978

    Blanco launches sinks in Australia.

  • 1980

    Blanco launches Stainless Steel cooking appliances in Australian market.

 

Blanco was the first European Brand in Australia

Blanco entered the Australian market in 1978, as the first European brand available. As experts in Stainless Steel, Blanco went on to launch the 1st Stainless Steel version cooking appliances in Australia.

Today, Blanco represents one of the biggest European brands in the Australian market, with key channel partners in both the retail and commercial sector.
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  • 1994

    The 25th Millionth Blanco kitchen sink was produced

  • 1996

    Blanco awarded National Product Design Award

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    1997

    Blanco receives ‘Red Dot’ Award for top design quality.

  • 1998

    Blanco receives Product of the Year Award

  • 2000

    zerox heroBlanco Celebrates 75 years of world leadership in Stainless Steel technology.

  • 2004

    Blanco launches the first square edged undermount sinks.

  • 2005

    E.G.O. launch 4th generation induction cooktop technology.

  • 2007

    Blanco launches its first 1½ bowl sink in Australia.