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Amefa’s journey: over 90 years of excellence in cutlery and kitchenware

The Amefa Group is a multinational company headquartered in Apeldoorn, The Netherlands with 6 subsidiaries in the United States, Germany, France, United Kingdom, Poland and Hong Kong which export to different countries worldwide.

Founded in 1931, Amefa’s heritage has been built on the production of cutlery and kitchen knives. Today The Amefa Group is a leading company in the worldwide tableware and kitchenware industry. Our products are sold in more than 65 countries across the globe and are the first choice for millions of homes and restaurants every day.

The Amefa Group operates in various distribution channels:

  • Retail, in traditional tableware shops and Online
  • Hotels and restaurants
  • Specialised department stores
  • Mass distribution in hyper and supermarkets

With our brands Amefa, Richardson Sheffield, Couzon, Cuisinox, Kuppels, Lou Laguiole, Sabatier Trompette and Medard de Noblat, our products can be found on tables and in kitchens all over the world.

With a passionate and energetic team, the Amefa group continues to grow and evolve in response to the rapidly changing demands of the industry.

Global Strength, Local Responsiveness

Amefa’s mission is to be a valued, reliable partner in the tableware and kitchenware market. Providing the benefits of a global company, while operating with the speed, commitment, flexibility and humanity of a local enterprise. We adapt to local market needs and work closely with our customers to find the right solutions for them.

Integrity and Sustainability: The Core of Our Commitment

We are passionately committed to our mission and aware of the social and environmental impact that comes with it. We develop strong relationships, that are built on respect, trust, good ethics and integrity, values that are fundamental to all our stakeholders, whether they are customers, suppliers or employees.

Amefa: how it all began

1931

The start of Amefa

Amefa founded by Eugen Hollaender in The Netherlands where razor blades are produced and sold.

Amefa nasionaal_skeermes 1931

1940

Full focus on razor blades

Mr. Hollaender gave full focus on razor blades.

Amefa personeel 1940

1952

Starting with cutlery

Change from razor to table knives and cutlery. First cutlery products sold outside Europe.

Amefa bestek uitgestansd 1952

1956

The Japanese connection

Amefa imported its first products from Japan.

2006 – 2016

More brands

Acquisition of:

  • Couzon in 2006
  • Richardson Sheffield in 2007
  • Medard de Noblat in 2010
  • Paul Wirths in 2015
  • Kuppels in 2016

today

Operating worldwide

A trusted partner in cutlery, tableware and kitchen knives worldwide. Amefa’s HQ is in Apeldoorn, The Netherlands. Subsidiaries are in France, United Kingdom, Poland, Hong Kong, Germany and the United States.