Translations:Gaggenau/5/en
Bergmann joined the company in 1880. He became a partner in 1884 and the company was renamed "Eisenwerke Gaggenau, Flürscheim und Bergmann". The company's core activities at this stage were heavily focused on the iron foundry, smithy and enameling plant.[1] Bergmann's friendship with the Cologne-based chocolate manufacturer Ludwig Stollwerck proved pivotal at this time. Gaggenau received an order from Stollwerck to produce chocolate and sweet vending machines. Always striving to produce all components internally if possible, the ironworks also produced the enamel signs for the machines. This gave rise to a completely new product sector. Not only did enamel signs for brands such as Stollwerck, Maggi and Odol become a trademark of Gaggenau, the experience with enamel also led to the development of a robust oven enamel.[2] The recipe for this special enamel formed the basis for the success of its coal and gas stoves.
- ↑ Michael Wessel: Michael Flürscheim, page 144.
- ↑ See Liz Falconer: Gaggenau Fact Sheet, Milton Keynes, 21.09.2012, http://www.gaggenau-press.com/uploads/media/Gaggenau_C_Company_profile_Fact_Sheet_2012_UK.pdf (last downloaded on 7.12.2016).