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Since 1927
Since 1927, the Koziol name has stood for design from the Odenwald region, and its unique products continue to delight a worldwide audience. This year, the company celebrates its 99th birthday.
At the end of March, an academic ceremony was held at the company's headquarters in Erbach to mark the occasion, during which the new Superglas production line was also officially inaugurated. Please read our press release on this matter.
The anniversary will, of course, also be made visible and tangible for customers, and so three of the most popular classics have been reissued.
Press Release
99 years young
Koziol is an institution in the region and has fans all over the world. Over the past ten decades, the company has reinvented itself multiple times – without losing its core values: good design, sustainability, and craftsmanship. Always with the latest technology and materials, the company remains "state of the art" in its 99th year.
A conclusion that owner Stephan Koziol can draw after almost a century: "Our greatest strength is and remains our own production here in the Odenwald. This makes us and our work so unique, and we are unique in the global market. Even after 99 years, we still feel like a craft business and, like the company founder, still enjoy bringing beautiful things into homes." ...
Image from left: Stephan Koziol CEO, Daniel Koziol CEO, Thorsten Muntermann CEO
Press Release
GINA
GINA makes serving pasta an absolute pleasure. With its serrated edge, it skillfully lifts spaghetti and tagliatelle from pots or bowls, and thanks to its ingenious design, it can be simply placed upright on the table. The deep spoon also makes GINA ideal for serving other types of pasta.
The original spaghetti server was designed in 1996 by the Darmstadt design duo Jan Hansen and Frank Person.
GINA Spaghetti Server
Design: Jan Hansen, Frank Person, Darmstadt
RRP 9.90 Euros
CASIMIR
The Antwerp design studio PINKEYE designed this charming cheese grater in 2010. KASIMIR bristles its spines and grates Parmesan, Gouda, and other cheeses into fine strips for delicious pizza, pasta dishes, or gratins. The little hedgehog is the perfect symbiosis of design, function, and emotion, and a small gem for the table and kitchen. The ideal accessory for anyone who loves to cook themselves and enjoys fresh ingredients. KASIMIR feels comfortable in the hand and makes cheese grating a pleasure.
KASIMIR Cheese Grater
Design: Pinkeye, Antwerp
RRP €9.90 / piece
Ahoy
When an architect designs a citrus press – only a ship can come out of it! The Italian designer and architect Paolo Pedrizetti had the idea for this original lemon squeezer in 1999. Which of his architectural designs ended up as a paper boat is not known, but we are certainly delighted with this timeless design icon. Its special shape gives it high stability and a secure grip, and the narrow pouring spouts allow for precise dosing. In addition, the small bridge at the bow effectively holds back all seeds.
AHOY Citrus Press
Design: Paolo Pedrizetti, Milan
RRP €9.90 / piece
FAQ MATERIAL
All information about our material at a glance
What is bio-circular plastic?
For our tableware, we predominantly use bio-circular plastic recycled from used cooking oils from industry and gastronomy. These oils are collected and converted into polypropylene (PP) through a special recycling process.
This way, these natural raw materials are used a second time. This new material is extremely durable, melamine-free, and 100% recyclable. Another advantage is that no special cultivation areas are required.
Where and how are our products manufactured?
Thanks to our in-house production, we produce quickly, resource-efficiently, and above all, transparently. The entire value creation takes place in one location, so all processes are seamlessly traceable. Our "Guaranteed Sustainability" seal of approval confirms that we take ecological, economic, and social responsibility seriously. In addition, we are IFS certified – for the highest food standards. SEDEX and SMETA guarantee compliance with strict labor guidelines.
Is microplastic produced during production and use?
No. All plastic waste generated during production is collected by type and sent to professional recycling. Even all packaging materials in which the material is delivered are collected and recycled.
Microplastics are plastic particles smaller than 5 mm. These are formed when plastic weathers, breaks, or is abraded by heavy use. Careless disposal in the environment often plays a role here.
With normal use of reusable tableware, it can be assumed that no particles are released. koziol also consistently avoids additives such as plasticizers or hardeners.
Environmental pollution by microplastics is indeed a problem that we also take very seriously and therefore handle our materials with great care.
Why plastic dinnerware?
We use bio-circular polypropylene (PP) for our tableware. This material is considered one of the safest plastics for food contact. It contains no plasticizers (BPA-free) and releases no harmful substances.
Polypropylene is heat-resistant and withstands high temperatures ( often over 100 °C), making it ideal for microwave use.
Tableware made from PP is lightweight, extremely practical, easy to use, and above all, unbreakable. This greatly simplifies transport, storage, serving, clearing, and washing, and most importantly, eliminates the risk of injury.
Another advantage is the low processing temperature during manufacturing of max. 180°C. For comparison: metal, glass, or ceramic are processed at temperatures between 800°C and 1,500°C.