Thermoplan AG was founded by Esther and Domenic Steiner in 1974. Originally dedicated to the development and production of milk foaming and cream whipping machines for the food service and catering industry, Thermoplan had its crucial breakthrough with the Black&White coffee machine in the mid-1990s. The result is an innovative, sophisticated fully automatic coffee machine, which is unique due to its modular construction. This principle ensures maximum service friendliness and combines ease of use with the highest product quality. The advantages of this construction, as well as the high reliability are well known far beyond the Swiss borders. As another innovative world premiere, Thermoplan developed in 2007 as the first company a revolutionary milk system which prepares beside hot milk foam for cappuccino and latte macchiato, cold milk foam at the touch of a bottom. This innovative system is leading till today and is used in all Thermoplan Black&White coffee machines. Thermoplan is a “Swiss-made” operation and is rooted in Central Switzerland. Representing an export share of over 97%, Thermoplan is delivering its high quality products in more than 72 countries. About 320 employees are employed at the headquarters in Weggis (CH) and subsidiaries in Germany, Austria and the United States.