Kuhn Rikon
Sustainability Information
Energy Efficiency: ■■■■■ (5/5) - DUROMATIC saves 70% energy, Durotherm saves 60% energy
Recycled Materials: ■■■■■ (5/5) - NEW LIFE® 100% recycled aluminium, 50% recycled steel
Local Production: ■■■■■ (5/5) - Swiss manufacturing since 1899, Rikon factory operations
Certifications: ■■■■□ (4/5) - Climate-neutral shipping, 10-year warranties, Swiss Made standards
Innovation: ■■■■■ (5/5) - World's first spring valve pressure cooker, double-walled technology
⚡ Energy Savings: DUROMATIC pressure cookers reduce energy use by up to 70%
♲ Recycled Content: NEW LIFE® range uses 100% recycled aluminium, saves 95% energy
⚒ Swiss Heritage: Manufacturing in Rikon since 1899, 125+ years tradition
✓ Climate Action: Climate-neutral shipping via ClimatePartner offsetting
※ Social Impact: Tibet Institute Rikon, employing Tibetan refugees since 1964
⌛ Innovation Leadership: World's first spring valve pressure cooker (1949)
Kuhn Rikon leads the industry in energy-efficient cooking technology, with their DUROMATIC pressure cookers reducing energy consumption by up to 70% compared to conventional cooking methods.
Their revolutionary spring valve pressure cooker, introduced in 1949 as the world's first, transforms cooking by reducing time to one-third while preserving nutrients and flavours.
The company has reduced their Swiss factory's energy consumption by 50% over the past decade through state-of-the-art technology and environmentally friendly processes, demonstrating commitment to manufacturing efficiency alongside product innovation.
Kuhn Rikon exemplifies circular economy principles through their NEW LIFE® product line, which utilises 100% recycled aluminium and saves up to 95% of the energy required for virgin aluminium production.
The company's cookware incorporates 50% recycled steel content, significantly reducing raw material extraction needs.
Their NEW LIFE® Alpine Caquelon represents the first aluminium product manufactured at the Swiss Rikon site in 35 years, demonstrating renewed commitment to local sustainable production.
The aluminium used is sourced from approximately 30 recycled cans per frying pan, creating a closed-loop system that dramatically reduces CO2 emissions.
Kuhn Rikon's design philosophy centres on creating products that deliver maximum performance while minimising environmental impact through superior efficiency and durability.
Their products are engineered to last generations, with robust Swiss construction ensuring reliability that reduces replacement frequency.
The integration of traditional Swiss craftsmanship with modern sustainable materials demonstrates commitment to heritage while embracing environmental responsibility.
Each product is designed to pay for itself through energy savings within months while providing decades of service.
Kuhn Rikon maintains its primary manufacturing operations in Rikon, Switzerland, where the company has produced cookware since 1899, ensuring the shortest possible supply chains for core products.
The factory combines state-of-the-art technology with environmentally friendly processes to maximise production efficiency while minimising environmental impact.
Their Swiss manufacturing approach supports local employment, traditional craftsmanship skills, and strict environmental standards.
The company operates additional facilities through subsidiaries in Great Britain, Spain, and the USA, enabling regional distribution that reduces transportation emissions.
The Rikon facility also houses Rheinfelder Keramik, one of Switzerland's last ceramic factories, preserving traditional manufacturing skills and supporting local artisan employment.
Kuhn Rikon's pressure cooking technology significantly reduces food waste by enabling precise cooking that preserves food quality, nutrients, and flavours while using minimal liquids.
Their energy-efficient cookware reduces resource consumption during use, while the exceptional durability of Swiss-made products eliminates premature replacement waste.
Climate-neutral shipping through ClimatePartner offsets transportation emissions, while the company's focus on repairable, long-lasting products reduces the waste stream associated with disposable cookware.
The integration of recycled materials into premium products proves that sustainability and quality excellence can coexist.
Kuhn Rikon maintains Swiss Made certification for products manufactured in Rikon, ensuring compliance with stringent Swiss quality and environmental standards.
Climate-neutral shipping certification through ClimatePartner offsets carbon emissions from product transportation via verified CO2 reduction projects.
Products undergo rigorous safety testing, with pressure cookers featuring five independent safety systems and automatic pressure testing before leaving the factory.
The company maintains ISO quality standards and Swiss environmental compliance across all operations.
Founded in 1926 and manufacturing in Rikon since 1899, Kuhn Rikon represents over 125 years of commitment to Swiss craftsmanship and innovation.
The company's establishment of the Tibet Institute Rikon in 1968, providing employment and cultural support to Tibetan refugees, demonstrates long-term social responsibility that continues today with many Tibetan-Swiss employees.
Their sustained investment in Swiss manufacturing, including the recent return of aluminium production to Rikon after 35 years, shows dedication to local production and environmental responsibility.
The company's climate action partnership with ClimatePartner and ongoing development of recycled material products reflects evolving commitment to environmental stewardship while maintaining the Swiss tradition of precision, quality, and durability that defines the brand.