Our History

The company was founded as far back as 1913 under the name Kai Fog. In 1939 Erik Mangor entered the company as a director and the first Eva products made their appearance on the market as early as the beginning of the ‘50s. Erik Mangor's first child provided the name.

 

Eva Denmark has always been a family company. Today it is Eva's son, Jan Engelbrecht, who is the managing director after Erik's son, Johan Mangor.

So the company that began in a very modest manner as an agency has now twice passed from uncle to nephew. First from the company's founder Kai Fog to Erik Mangor - and then from Johan Mangor to Jan Engelbrecht.

                                                               

These family ties have helped to create a clear continuity at the company. But the will and the desire to take new paths - and thereby take a risk - cannot be ignored. And as Jan Engelbrecht says, "We're not going to do the same as everybody else. We must dare to take chances - otherwise there's no fun in it."

Although the first products from Eva saw the light of day as early as the end of the ‘40s, it was only in 1952 that the name became firmly established. This was when the slicing machine was launched. One of the first examples of the way in which function could be combined with an attractive design. A classic was born. And more have made their appearance since.

 

Common to them all is the thoroughly thought-out and innovative design as well as the choice of materials. These are of premium importance to us. And an important aspect of the enjoyment of preparing, serving and eating every meal. Which is why we introduced a Teflon-surfaced frying pan in 1964 - and later received a patent for the name SLIP-LET®. Which is why the biggest innovation in 1970 was not called a coffee-maker, but a coffee-brewer. Which is why, since 1977, the handles on our saucepans can just be put on.

 

And which is why Eva Solo silicone potholders from 1999 are easier to wash and as good as any other brand on the market. That we are the only company on the market to make silicone potholders is just another detail.

 

A great deal has happened since our first products appeared on the market. Times have changed. The world around us has become more internationalized - and it continues to change more rapidly than ever before. This also means that the challenges we face have grown. We must keep up with the times - and preferably be slightly ahead of them. We will therefore continue to change and develop. Precisely as we have done throughout the history of the company.

 

Thanks to our brilliant designers.