Profile Lumenflon
Italian innovation in cookware Renowned for its leading non-stick coatings in cookware since 1971, Made in Italy brand Lumenflon is leading the market with innovative technologies
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leader in the non-stick coating cookware category since 1971, Italian manufacturer Lumenflon combines original craftsmanship with automated manufacturing processes and cutting-edge technology to deliver a large array of Made in Italy products featuring advanced non-stick coating cookware technologies. From its 40,000sqm factory, located in the province of Brescia, Italy, and organised in four divisions – including design, development, production and quality control – Lumenflon manufactures products for the retail market as well as private label, delivering its innovative products to more than 30 countries worldwide. “Lumenflon has a long experience in the development of new products on behalf of the most important international leaders in the cookware category,” says Giuseppe Chirico, Lumenflon. “From design to realisation and fulfilment, Lumenflon is able to meet customisation requests.” Over the years Lumenflon has been able to increase its production capacity in order to satisfy the demands of its customers and in both its product collections and private label and across all its categories, the company is able to produce around 9 million pieces each year (Stainless Steel, Die Cast, Pressed & Coined aluminum).
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“We deliver high-quality nonstick coatings across all of our products, as well as strength and solidity with Plasma Titanium technology, eco-friendliness with ceramic coatings, Stone coatings and the highest multi-level non-stick power with the PEEK coating, and all are PFOA-free.” Renowned for its innovation and Made In Italy quality, over the years the company has delivered a number of global patented innovative techniques in the nonstick coatings category, including Titanium Plasma, Clever (spacesaving system) and Genius, a patented multi-functional glass lid from Lumenflon. Known for being the hardest, longest-lasting non-stick technology structure, Titanium Plasma is one of Lumenflon’s patented techniques and many of its products, including Peek, are treated with this. “Titanium Plasma hard-based reinforced non-stick coatings are known for being up to 40 times more durable than traditional non-stick coatings,” explains Giuseppte. Titanium Plasma uses a hightechnology process whereby a plasma jet at 20,000°C fires a mix of aluminium oxide and Titanium dioxide onto the surface of the plan at a speed of Mach II, where they form a thick coating. Since the plasma forms at the peak, the underlying material remains cool, creating a ceramic surface firmly bonded to the underlying
material with an extremely high degree of hardness. This flamed ceramic base is then given a triple layer of nonstick coating, specially developed by Lumenflon. “The incredible toughness of the ceramic peaks protect the sealing between the hard ceramic peaks so well that it can only be destroyed by rough and incorrect treatment,” adds Giuseppe. A further patented technology, Clever, delivers an intelligent solution for today’s modern consumers. Designed to save space and deliver multifunctionality, the Clever concept delivers an array of pots and pans, all of which can be used with one detachable handle, presenting different set solutions so consumers can create their own combinations. As well as being stackable and easy to store, the concept is highly versatile, allowing consumers to use pieces in the oven without the handle, when camping, and, when combined with complementary accessories like utensils or airtight lids, to be used to store food. And Lumenflon’s patented technology Genius is a simple yet highly functional universal cookware lid that can be used on all of the brand’s cookware, frypans and pots across all categories, from iron cast to stainless steel to aluminium. It features an opening for steaming, which also allows
consumers to add ingredients without removing the lid; an ergonomic design that features an intelligent tool holder; and a security button that allows for safe and easy transference to the table and that keeps food warmer for longer at the table. Genius. www.lumenflon.com or contact lumenflon@lumenflon.com
Cookware types Lumenflon’s cookware includes Stainless Steel, Die Cast, Pressed & Coined and Rolled aluminum. Here’s what you need to know… Stainless Steel Elegant, longlasting and featuring a high nonstick coating power combined with high bottom thickness for best heat retention, energy saving and suitable on all hobs, including Induction. Die Cast A unique shape and ergonomic design for oven-totable functionality with high levels of thickness ensuring excellent heat distribution. Pressed & Coined A wide array of products in different categories featuring all induction technologies, including crimped, impact bonding, brased, for all culinary requirements. Rolled Basic Non-stick coating items delivered across large traditional ranges with a touch of innovation.