Harts of Stur Kitchen Issue 08, Winter 2018-19 | Page 35

100 Years of KitchenAid Aid 2 3 4 5 1 1919 The Model H-5, the first stand mixer for the home, is introduced. Called “the best kitchen aid” by an executive’s wife, a brand is born, and the 2 1927 The Model G stand mixer is introduced. Lighter and more compact than the H-5, it sells 20,000 units in its first three years on the market. Early users of these machines include John Barrymore, Henry Ford, and Ginger Rogers. 3 1936 Nationally KitchenAid trademark is registered with the U.S. patent office. acclaimed industrial designer Egmont Arens is retained to design three new stand mixer models. The Arens-designed Model K is introduced. In August, two 4 1962 Model K45 is 5 1994 KitchenAid announces the construction of a new world-class 185,000-square-foot plant in Greenville, Ohio. It debuts suites of countertop appliances in matching bold colours such as Empire Red and Cobalt Blue. 6 2013 KitchenAid release new Arens-designed home coffee mills, models A-9 and A-10, join the product line-up. KitchenAid production moves to Dayton, Ohio. introduced. The most popular KitchenAid stand mixer ever. small appliances, introducing the new Artisan line comprised of a 4 L food processor, electric kettle, cordless blender, 2- and 4-slice toasters and 14- and 16-cup food processors. 35 www.hartsofstur.com