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Bodum

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Bodum, Inc. is a Danish-Swiss kitchenware manufacturer headquartered in Triengen, Switzerland. Founded in Copenhagen, Denmark, in 1944 by Peter Bodum, the company was moved to Switzerland in 1978 by his son, Jørgen, who continued to run the company as chief executive.[2][3]

Bodum
IndustryKitchenware
Founded1944
FoundersPeter Bodum
Headquarters
Triengen (canton of Lucerne)
,
Switzerland
Area served
Worldwide
Key people
  • Jørgen Bodum (CEO)
  • Rikke Tøgersen (managing​ director)
Products
Number of employees
500 (2001)[1]
WebsiteOfficial website
Coffee brewing in a Bodum French press.

Among the products Bodum markets are French presses, vacuum coffee brewers (the "Santos" and "Pebo"), and double-walled beverage glasses made in China of borosilicate glass.[4][5] Their products are advertised as BPA free.[6] The company has tried to register "French Press" as a trademark in several territories, but failed in the U.S., and had the trademark expunged in Canada in December 2012.[7]

Bodum entered into a partnership agreement with American coffee company Starbucks in November 2016 to sell their French presses. In January 2019, the partnership agreement ended as Starbucks recalled defective presses.[8][9][10]

Their kitchenware featured on the set of Star Trek: The Next Generation, most notably a glass mug with black handle from which Captain Picard drinks his signature Tea, Earl Grey, hot.[11][12][13][14]

The company remains family-owned under Jørgen Bodum's leadership, co-owned with his sister, Pia Bodum.[15]

History

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Bodum was founded at the end of World War II, in 1944,[16] by Peter Bodum in Copenhagen, Denmark, as a family-owned business.[15] In the 1950s, Martin S.A., a company later acquired by Bodum, introduced the MELIOR coffee press, which became popular in the 1960s.[17] In the mid-1950s, Bodum introduces its first vacuum coffee maker, the MOCCA, followed by the SANTOS in 1958, which gained international acclaim.[17]

In 1974, Jørgen Bodum, Peter Bodum's son, assumed leadership of the company and launched the Bistro, Bodum's first French coffee press.[15] The Bistro was internationally recognised for its environmentally friendly design and won several design awards.[15] The business relocated to Lucerne, Switzerland in 1978.[17]

In 1986, Bodume opened its first store in London, marking its first store in an international retail network.[17] 1991, Bodum acquired Martin S.A., integrating the MELIOR into its product line.[15][17] The same year, Bodum collaborated with the British Tea Council to develop the ASSAM teapot, utilising a brewing system similar to the French press to enhance control over tea steeping.[15] By 1996, Bodum was operating in 9 countries including the United Kingdom, France, Switzerland, the Netherlands, Japan, USA, New Zealand, and Australia.[17]

The following year, in 1992, Bodum introduced the e-BODUM line of electric appliances, beginning with the IBIS water kettle and expanded its portfolio to include items such as juicers, coffee grinders and blenders.[17]

Bodum continued to diversify its offerings, including kitchenware, cookware, cutlery, storage solutions, textiles, and other home and office products[15] and, in 2001, added a new store in Birmingham, United Kingdom, and a flagship store in New York City.[17]

Products

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The Bodum product line includes stainless steel cutlery,[18] mixers, coffee makers, blenders and other plastic and electronic goods.[19][15]

Coffee Pots

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Their plunger coffee pots feature glass cylinders with filters made from materials such as plastic, nylon, or metal, depending on the price range.[20]

Chambord French Press Coffee Maker

In the early 1980s, Bonjour Imports, Bodum's predecessor, acquired the design rights to the Melior coffee pot, designed by Martin S.A., and launched the 'Cafetière Chambord,' named after the Château de Chambord. Bodum purchased the rights to 'Cafetière Chambord' in 1983, registering the trademark.[21] In 2003, the American Culinary Institute awarded the Chambord Coffee Maker the Gold Medal Americal Culinary Award.[22]

Melior Coffee Press

The press pot, or "cafeolette," became a popular coffee-making method in the early 1900s. In the 1930s, the company Martin S.A., introduced a coffee pot model with a stainless steel filter, metal frame, and tempered glass beaker. Bodum integrated this model into their product line after acquiring Martin S.A., in 1991.[15][17]

Vacuum Coffee Pots:

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The company has manufactured vacuum coffee pots since the mid-1950s, when Peter Bodum introduced them to Denmark. Bodum continues to produce stovetop vacuum coffee makers and has developed electric models with features such as programmable timers and dishwasher-safe carafes.[20]

Stoneware

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Bodum collaborated with the British Tea Council to develop the ASSAM teapot, which utilises a brewing system similar to the French press, allowing tea enthusiasts to control the steeping process for their beverage.[15][23][17]

Bodum collaborated with the British Tea Council to expand their collective product range, with the creation of the Eileen teapot.[24]

Additionally, Bodum introduced the Osiris kettle, designed by Carsten Jørgensen.[25][26] This kettle features a polished stainless steel body and a durable black nylon handle.[27]

Glassware

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Most glassware is typically crafted from silicate fused with soda and lime. Bodum, however, incorporates boron oxide as a binding agent, resulting in glassware that is clearer, stronger, and lighter than conventional designs.[28]

Manhattan line:

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This line of glassware features a double-wall insulation design.[28]

e-BODUM Range

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Locations

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Company Financial Data

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See also

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References

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  1. ^ "Bodum Design Group AG History". Retrieved 21 January 2016.
  2. ^ "BODUM® - history". www.bodum.com. Retrieved April 2, 2020.
  3. ^ Snodgrass, Mary Ellen (2004-12-29). Encyclopedia of Kitchen History. Routledge. ISBN 978-1-135-45571-2.
  4. ^ Curley, Julia (March 1, 2019). "Starbucks recalls over 260,000 coffee makers after customers report severe hand injuries". TODAY.com. Retrieved April 3, 2020.
  5. ^ Nosowitz, Dan (September 13, 2019). "WANTED: Bodum's Bistro Kitchen Appliances". Fast Company. Retrieved April 4, 2020.
  6. ^ "BODUM® - FAQ". www.bodum.com. Retrieved 2020-11-21.
  7. ^ Bodum Gets French Pressed by Federal Court In Trademark Dispute Canadian Trademark Blog. Retrieved: 2013-02-27
  8. ^ "Starbucks recalls coffee presses because of laceration hazard". CNBC. May 2, 2019. Retrieved April 2, 2020.
  9. ^ Weissman, Cale Guthrie (November 2, 2019). "Starbucks recalls coffee makers over injury fears, but at least there are new summer drinks". Fast Company. Retrieved April 3, 2020.
  10. ^ Maidenberg, Micah (2019-05-01). "Starbucks Launches Recall of Bodum Coffee Presses After Injury Reports". The Wall Street Journal. ISSN 0099-9660. Retrieved 2020-04-13.
  11. ^ "Bistro Cup by Carsten Jørgensen for Bodum". Star Trek + Design. Retrieved 7 May 2023.
  12. ^ John, Debra (2024-09-27). "Sci-Fi Film Franchise Drinkware". TrendHunter.com. Retrieved 2024-11-25.
  13. ^ Staff, TrekMovie com (2024-09-26). "Bodum Bringing Back Classic Picard Tea Cups From 'Star Trek: The Next Generation'". TrekMovie.com. Retrieved 2024-11-25.
  14. ^ "Enjoy A Cup of Earl Grey Like Picard with Master Replicas x Bodum Bistro Tea Set". www.startrek.com. 2024-09-25. Retrieved 2024-11-25.
  15. ^ a b c d e f g h i j "Bodum". Kasperzak & Associates. Retrieved 2024-11-25.
  16. ^ Travel, D. K. (2015-06-01). DK Eyewitness Travel Guide Denmark. Dorling Kindersley Limited. p. 28. ISBN 978-0-241-23600-0.
  17. ^ a b c d e f g h i j "Bodum". www.bodum.com. Retrieved 2024-11-25.
  18. ^ Metzelthin, Pearl Violette Newfield (2005). Gourmet. Vol. 65. Condé Nast Publications. p. 147.
  19. ^ Miel, Rhoda (2013-03-19). "Bodum moves into electronics, brings plastics". Plastics News. Retrieved 2024-11-25.
  20. ^ a b Kummer, Corby (2003). The Joy of Coffee: The Essential Guide to Buying, Brewing, and Enjoying. Houghton Mifflin Harcourt. ISBN 978-0-618-30240-6.
  21. ^ Robertson, Carol (2010). The Little Book of Coffee Law. American Bar Association. p. 229. ISBN 978-1-60442-985-5.
  22. ^ Communications, Emmis (August 2003). Orange Coast Magazine. Emmis Communications. p. 40.
  23. ^ "Assam Tea Press Glass Handled Teapot 1L with 2 Glasses". www.laredoute.co.uk. Retrieved 2024-11-25.
  24. ^ "Bodum Eileen teapot". Nordic Nest. Retrieved 2024-11-25.
  25. ^ "Vintage Bodum Tea Kettle Osiris Designed By C. Jorgensen Made In Italy Stainless Steel". etsy.com. Retrieved 2024-11-25.
  26. ^ Jolliffe, Lee (2007-01-01). Tea and Tourism: Tourists, Traditions and Transformations. Channel View Publications. p. 42. ISBN 978-1-84541-056-8.
  27. ^ "Bodum - Carsten Jörgensen - Ketel - Water kettle - Osiris... | Barnebys". Barnebys.com. 2024-02-06. Retrieved 2024-11-25.
  28. ^ a b LLC, Dwell (Feb 2007). Dwell: At Home in the Modern World. Vol. 77. Dwell, LLC. p. 44. ISSN 1530-5309.
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