History

AMT is a company built on the foundations of old German traditions, going back to 1904.
The company has always been in the reliable hands of the family Möhl, now leading into the 3rd generation.
We are very proud of our outstanding quality and our numerous awards that confirm that we are meeting the needs of proud culinary artists all over the world, no matter if at home for health conscious family’s or in the professional gastronomy.

 

1904 R. Neufeld receives the approval of the Imperial Construction Inspectors to build an aluminium foundry in the Recken Street in Luedenscheid, Germany.
1938 Albert Schiffer takes over the foundry Neufeld and establishes Albert Schiffer OHG, where sand and gravity die-casted products out of aluminium are produced.
1964 The beginning of the production of casted aluminium cookware.
1984 Helmut Möhl takes over the company Albert Schiffer
1993 Foundation of the company Metallguss Möhl GmbH by Harald Möhl, since then production on half-automatic hydraulic casting machines.
1995 Acquisition of coating machinery.
1995

Takeover of the foundry Honsel in Werdohl, Germany by Helmut Möhl.

Albert Schiffer GmbH moves to Werdohl.

1995 Production of the first induction cookware.
1996 The company AMT Alumetall-Gießtechnik GmbH is founded in Lüdenscheid by Helmut Möhl
1998 Acquisition of the first CNC-Machines for the purpose of tool construction for
Metallguss Möhl GmbH. Construction 3D Solid Works, Mastercam
1999

Acquisition of the foundry Colsman in Werdohl, foundation of Alutec-Möhl GmbH through Harald und Helmut Möhl.

Start of low-pressure die-casting production.

Start of series production on CNC-Machining centres.

160 employees

1999 Start of equipping with detachable handles.
2000

Takeover of Gebr. Müller GmbH & Co. KG through Harald Möhl.

Start of pressure die-casting production.

220 employees

2000 Takeover of the gravity die-casting foundry Gustav Schmale in Luedenscheid through Harald Möhl
2004

The beginning of the cooperation with the German Chefs Association and the German Culinary Team to develop new and innovative cookware.

The close cooperation still continues.

2004 47 of 51 internationally renowned national culinary teams use our products at the culinary olympics.
2004 Acquisition of fully automatic coating machinery and a Plasma coating system.
2006

Fusion of Metallguss Möhl GmbH and Albert Schiffer Nachf. GmbH in Alutec-Möhl GmbH as acquiring corporation.

290 employees

2007 Extension of the coating machinery systems to full automatic robot operation.
ab 2009 Acquisition of diverse Patent-, utility models- and trademark rights
2011

Acquisition of the first of in the meantime three laser cutting machine.

380 employees

2012 PLUS X AWARD® for the „Best product of the year 2012“
2013 KitchenInnovation prize for our One-hand-Universal-Pressure cooker for functionality, design and ecological functionality.
2013 PLUS X AWARD® for the „Best product of the year 2013“
2013 KitchenInnovation prize for the silicone-covered steamer for functionality and
material quality.
2013 Acquisition of a professional thermal camera to optimise heating-up time and
heat transmission, subsequently we received the certification “Energy Efficient products” from the TUV Rheinland, Germany.
2014 KitchenInnovation prize for the AMT system “Waterless Cooking“ for functionality, product usage and design.
2014 KitchenInnovation prize: Favourite Brand Gold voted by consumers
2015 KitchenInnovation prize -special mention- for our Grill pan BBQ E285 for functionality, material and innovation.
2015 PLUS X AWARD® for functionality
2015 Independent ETM Testmagazin judgement: Grade: Excellent For the non-stick qualities.
2015 KUECHE Award Bronze for the BBQ-Grillrost GN 1/1 + 2/3, Catagory: Kitchen accessories
2016 The World Chefs Association WACS recommends our products because of the outstanding cooking results.
2016 German Brand Award Winner – Industry Excellence in Branding
2017 KUECHE Award Silver for our Pressure Cooker SET (4,5, 5,5 und 7 Litre), Catagory: Kitchen Technic
2017 German Brand Award Winner – Industry Excellence in Branding
2017 KitchenInnovation prize for pans with our patented detachable handle for functionality, product usage, and material quality.