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Sleek Look, Sharp Products
A peek inside famed knife brand Zwilling J.A. Henckels’ new corporate HQ in Pleasantville. By Amy R. Partridge
Renowned around the globe for its high-end cutlery, cookware, flatware, and glassware, German company Zwilling J.A. Henckels opened its US headquarters in Pleasantville in November 2015. The 122,000 square foot, state-of-the-art build- ing provides modern, airy office space for the company’s 75 US
employees. The building itself was designed and built with solar in mind—the 850 kW rooftop solar array is expected to offset 100 percent of the company’s grid-supplied power. Zwilling worked with local firm Galin Beeler Studio Architects on the design, which highlights Zwilling’s commitment to sustainability.
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The Zwilling J.A. Henckels brand debuted
in 1731, when German knife-maker Peter Henckels registered the “twin” symbol as his trademark with the Cutlers’ Guild of Solingen. Today, its products—which now also include cookware, flatware, and glassware—are sold in more than 100 countries worldwide.
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Entering the Zwilling HQ,
you get an immediate dose of brand awareness via the reception area’s gleaming showroom. It features seasonal selections
and new products from Zwilling’s roster of brands: Zwilling J.A. Henckels, Staub, Demeyere, and Miyabi.
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Photographs by Ken Gabrielsen
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