About us
We are an International manufacturing group, comprising a subsidiary in Italy. Although production takes place in state-of-the-art factories, the care and attention to details are those imprinted in our tradition of craftmanship.
Alluflon group
We are currently present on the market with three brands: Moneta, Berndes and Alluflon. We are an international sales organization that works through different types of distribution channels such as large-scale retail trade, specialized shops, loyalty program agencies and prominent e-commerce websites.
1875
Moneta is founded in Milan
1920
Our products reaching the international markets
1921
Heinrich Berndes establishes Berndes
1960
Our first non-stick pans are introduced
1970
Alluflon was founded on June 6th in Mondavio (Marche)
1975
The roller coating plant was conceived and set up
1976
Berndes launched the world’s first non-stick pan in die-cast aluminium: the ‘Bonanza’ line
1986
The Moneta brand became part of the Alluflon Group. New production technologies drive its expansion
1995
Berndes introduced ColorCAST® coloured cookware series
1996
Early adoption of the international quality certification standards
2005
Berndes launched the line Vario Click: the hardwearing and secure removable-handle system
2008
Pioneers in ceramic-coating application. Moneta was the first to introduce the white color sol-gel
2009
Patented induction technology for cast aluminum – Rated efficiency class A by TÜV Rheinland for cast aluminum products
2010
The first pure ceramic coating facility in Germany is built by Berndes
2011
Plant renovation with extended production capacity
2012
The Berndes brand and plants became part of the Group
2014
Introduction of the multifunctional cookware range B.double
2015
Alluflon achieved full compliance to the ISO 14001 and SA 8000 certifications standards.
Moneta launched new patented Finegres and Protection Base coatings on the market.
2016
Our NOVA line won the HOME STYLE AWARD 2016
2017
Berndes won Brand Award in 2017 and 2018
2018
Moneta developed and launched Artech Stone Ultra non-stick coating
2019
2020
Berndes and Moneta launched b.green and Recy, their first sustainable cookware lines made of 100% recycled aluminium from cans
2021
100 years Berndes
2022
Berndes’ b.green, first 100% sustainable line, won Kitchen Innovation Award 2022