Mahlkönig
Professional coffee grinders for exceptional precision grinding.
Acquired by Hemro Group in 2015. Hamburg production maintained.
Philosophy
German professional grinders, the world reference in specialty coffee. The EK43 redefined single-dose grinding. Acquired by Hemro Group, quality holds, independence doesn't.
History
Hamburg, 1924. One of the world's biggest green coffee ports. Stawert Muhlenbau, trading as Mahlkonig ('King of Grinding'). 1960: drops everything except coffee grinders. 1990: EK43, 98mm flat burrs.
2013: Matt Perger uses an EK43 at World Barista Championship. Specialty coffee goes wild. Every serious shop wants one. Gold standard. enthusiasts: '10,000 kg without a hitch.' enthusiasts: 'Will last generations.' Hemro Group acquired 2015. Hamburg production continues. The king changed owners, not standards.
Iconic Products
EK43
The quintessential professional grinder, an icon since its spotlight moment in 2013. Its ability to produce near-perfectly uniform grinds for both filter and espresso has made it a counter star. Be warned, it's heavy, bulky, and can be loud ('jet-engine loud' some say), but its durability is legendary: users report 10,000 kg of beans without a hitch.
E65S GbW
A high-end espresso grinder featuring 'Grind-by-Weight' technology for formidable precision. It offers near-zero retention and very fine stepless grind adjustments. Quieter than the EK43, it remains a significant investment, and its learning curve can be a bit steep for novices.
Guatemala
The reference filter grinder. 71mm burrs, uniform grind for pour-over and batch brew. Less spectacular than the EK43 but better suited for pure filter. German precision applied to filter coffee. The grinder roasters use for cuppings.