ZWILLING J.A. Henckels designs, manufactures, and sells kitchen products ranging from knives and cookware to flatware, glassware, kitchen gadgets, and small electric appliances. Founded in 1731, the company has operated for nearly three centuries, developing particular expertise in knife manufacturing. Since 1970, it has been part of the Werhahn Group.
The company operates through ten wholly owned subsidiaries and distributes its products across 100 countries. Beyond its core ZWILLING brand, it owns four heritage brands acquired from different regions: STAUB (France), MIYABI (Japan), BALLARINI (Italy), and DEMEYERE (Belgium). This portfolio structure allows the company to serve diverse market segments while maintaining distinct brand identities and manufacturing traditions.
ZWILLING positions itself around precision and quality in product design, emphasising the combination of traditional craftsmanship with contemporary innovation. Its brands are marketed as high-quality and functional tools for cooking and dining, targeting consumers across multiple price points and geographic markets.
