Zyliss' heritage of excellence in the high-end kitchen tools and gadgets category began in Switzerland more than 50 years ago. Internationally respected for design, quality, functionality and durability, the Zyliss brand is favoured by both everyday cooks and renowned gourmet chefs around the world.

Inspiration for Zyliss products is derived from anticipating changes in lifestyle trends worldwide. Season after season, Zyliss introduces products that reflect a remarkable sensitivity to consumer demands in the areas of ergonomics, colour in the home and use of technology.

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Primarily a stainless steel range of kitchenware designed to make food and beverage preparation a more satisfying experience. Euroline products are modern, sleek and streamlined with a crisp "European” look. The brand offers a functional, stylish and contemporary range that is realistically priced.

Euroline "Marble Craft” is a sub brand consisting of select marble pieces, ideal for entertaining in the home or for food preparation. Due to the nature of marble, each piece is unique in appearance, with stylish bevelled edges and a silk finish.

A comprehensive and affordable range of kitchen gadgets that make food preparation easier. From peeling and chopping, to mixing, measuring & baking, every Cuisena product is designed with an emphasis on quality and value for money.

There are over 220 lines in the range which includes both hang-sell and gift packaged products as well as Counter Display Units (CDU's).

In 1990 the original Microplane was invented merely as a new type of woodworking tool.

Four years on, a homemaker in Canada was making an Armenian orange cake. Out of frustration with her old grater, she picked up the woodworking tool, slid the orange across its blades and was amazed at how the zest fell from the surface like snowflakes. The Microplane grater then earned a permanent space in the kitchen.

Microplane as we now know it is a complete range of kitchen graters for every type of grating possible. Microplane graters' tiny razor-like edges are formed by a process called photo-etching in which holes are dissolved with a chemical, leaving edges that finely slice the food instead of tearing or shredding.

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The Alligator was the idea of Swedish innovator Benny Engdahl, who grew tired of chopping onions when he was making his favourite dish - Öland dumplings filled with pork - requiring a large quantity of potatoes and onions.

Benny decided to design a simple product that would eliminate the usual mess and tears normally associated with chopping onions.

Benny Engdahl contacted his friend, graduate engineer Nikola Knezevic, who became responsible for the technical development of the product. Many prototypes were needed to find the right design, the right materials and in particular the right steel for the cutters, before the final product was ready for commercial launch in 2002. The Swedish patent was granted in October 2001.

Today the Alligator is patented all over the world and is an excellent kitchen aid! The concept is that one simple cutting action eliminates mess and fuss when chopping onions and other fruit or vegetables. The Alligator is so simple to use and just as easy to clean.

www.alligators.se

As the world's leading brand of salt and pepper mills, Cole & Mason offers something for every taste: from the classic manual mill for the passionate cook to the electronic version for trendsetters.

Their precision milling capability, premium design and careful craftsmanship make Cole & Mason mills a cult object on the table and in the kitchen.

The salt and pepper mills are manufactured from clear acrylic, beech wood or stainless steel and have their own distinct character: classic, traditional, futuristic and/or colourful.

www.coleandmason.com

Metaltex is a European leader in housewares and was founded over 60 years ago. Since then it has undergone constant growth and innovation.

They are a global company with a strong focus on their leading programme of research and development. At DKSH we distribute an assortment of kitchen gadgets that Metaltex supply.

www.metaltex.com