Valentine celebrates 70 years of unique know-how
V
alentine Fabrique SA, a business with an
a company. When I took over from my father, I was keen
international reputation that has been built around
to continue fostering the family values and developing the
its proud Swiss heritage, is marking its 70th
company while consolidating and leveraging the know-how
Anniversary in 2022 with a series of celebratory events. Founded in 1952 by René Paris, a restauranteur from Lausanne, Switzerland, the company has been
that has made it famous for 70 years. Now, with roots firmly planted, Valentine is preparing an innovative future, as reflected in the new range currently under development.”
manufacturing leading professional equipment ever since.
The 70th Anniversary milestone is something that Steve
Remaining a family-owned business to this day, Valentine
Elliott, Sales Director of Valentine Equipment in the UK
is now headed up by René’s grandchildren, Christophe
feels is worth a special celebration:
Paris, Stéphanie Berthet-Paris and Julien Paris, who have recently taken over from the founder’s son, Bernard.
“Reaching 70 years is a milestone to celebrate for any business, but it is an especially proud moment for a family-
Celebrating the family traditions of sharing and creative
run company such as Valentine. From humble beginnings
excellence, Valentine has developed a reputation for
when René Paris and Aldo Valentini created the first
quality, precision-made equipment that is robust and
electric fryer with a heating element submerged in the oil,
hardwearing, attributes that have ensured Valentine is a
Valentine remains one of the most recognisable equipment
truly international brand. In fact, today, a substantial 80%
manufacturers in the foodservice market to this day. With
of all products the company manufactures are exported
precision craftsmanship and innovation at the core of
around the world.
the business, chefs around the world are relying on our
Meeting exacting standards, Valentine’s portfolio of 400
equipment to deliver standout menus.
different models includes top-of-the-range free-standing
The Valentine Equipment UK team were delighted to join
and table-top fryers, pasta cookers, plate warmers and
main distributors from 30 other countries for an exclusive
chip scuttles. Staying true to the company’s values, the
two-day celebration in June. Hosted by Bernard, and
Valentine team is creative in design and passionate
the third generation of the family business, Christophe,
about remaining at the cutting edge of technological
Stéphanie and Julien, the event was a showcase of
innovation – perfectly suiting the demands of today’s
everything that is great about this fantastic company – a
professional kitchen. Producing more than 120 units per
brand we’re proud to represent in the UK.”
week, the state-of-the-art 2,800m2 production facility
To celebrate the 70th Anniversary, Valentine is marking
in Romanel-sur-Morges which was purpose-built in 2014,
2022 with a year of celebration. Opening its doors to
houses everything from design to packaging and of course,
customers, partners, distributors and wider business
manufacturing.
stakeholders, the company plans unique tours, tastings
On the company’s proud family traditions which have
and gourmet events – all celebrated in the true Valentine
remained strong over the last seven decades, Christophe
spirit. A book celebrating the company’s unique journey
Paris, Valentine’s current CEO comments:
will also be available later in the year.
“Every change of generation brings with it a fresh
For more information on the Valentine range, please
perspective, which is essential to the long-term success of
visit www.valentinefryers.com or call +44 (0) 118 957 1344.
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Fastfood Professional • August and September 2022
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