1900er
In the early years of the 20th century, coffee is becoming ever more popular in Europe. But the coffee grounds and the bitter taste get in the way of full enjoyment.
1910er
After testing her invention thoroughly and making ongoing improvements, Melitta and Hugo Bentz systematically visit stores ...
1920er
In 1923, Willy Bentz, the oldest son of Melitta and Hugo Bentz, joins the company. The company is renamed to “Bentz & Sohn OHG”.
1930er
When Horst Bentz, the second son of Melitta and Hugo Bentz, joins the company in 1932, it is renamed “Melitta-Werke AG”.
1940er
World War II is increasingly restricting operations at Melitta.
1950er
Four years after her husband's passing, Melitta Bentz dies.
1960er
Melitta is the first company to offer ground coffee in vacuum-sealed packaging on the German market.
1970er
With the addition of vacuum cleaner bags to the product range, Melitta enters the dust filter business in 1971.
1980er
After Horst Bentz resigns from his position as general partner, his sons Jörg and Dr. Thomas Bentz take over the management of Melitta in 1981.
1990er
The Melitta Group takes over the paper factory Neu Kaliss Spezialpapier in 1992.
2000er
At the millennium, Melitta introduces the double seam for filter papers.
2010er
In 2010, Jero Bentz, son of Jörg Bentz, joins the company.
2020er
A new type of corona virus triggers a worldwide pandemic and creates an acute need for respiratory masks in Germany. The Melitta Group makes its contribution and converts parts of the production.