Pedrini Fact Sheet

• Pedrini was founded in Italy in 1942 by Giuseppe Pedrini, creator of the world’s first double lever corkscrew
  
  
• The pioneer of kitchen tools and gadgets worldwide, Pedrini has retained It’s leading brand status in many international markets
  
  
• Pedrini was the first housewares manufacturer to develop a complete line of kitchen tools and gadgets specifically designed and packaged for mass retail in supermarkets
  
  
• Today Pedrini controls 50% of the domestic market for kitchen tools and gadgets supermarket retail and almost a further 40% of the speciality independent retail market
  
  
• Pedrini’s entire product range is designed exclusively in Italy and includes commissions by internationally famous architects and designers, who have also collaborated with world leading brands such as Porsche and Swatch
  
  
• Combining exceptional functionality and design, Pedrini products have become indispensable for millions of consumers worldwide. Innovative in both use and style, Pedrini products add a touch of contemporary Italian flair to any kitchen
  
  
• Pedrini is based in Brescia, the global delivery headquarters for all goods except North America, where all sales are licensed through Lifetime Brands Inc. The prestigious Lifetime Brands licence enables Pedrini to source and develop a range of products specifically for the North American market
  
  
• Today Pedrini exports over 25% of its products to more than 70 countries throughout the world, producing up to five million pieces a year