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| Through this booklet, we hope to give a glimpse of our history and activity. | |
Between 1919 and 1931, trading under two brand names that have now disappeared, (Manachau and Galvanisation Moderne), the company specialised in chromium plating in two emerging sectors:
For the record, the BUGATTI company was established at Molsheim in Alsace, France (a town located 30 km from Strasbourg).
Working on the basis of their know-how, the company began to produce silverware under the brand name reneka (a contracted form of its founder's name, RENE KAuss) in 1927.
Since 1932, reneka has completed its "catering" services by manufacturing and distributing a completely chrome-plated wall-fitting coffee machine, based on the use of a percolator (steam is used to obtain the pressure placed on the coffee).
Interrupted in 1939, the company's activities began again in 1946, with the aim of operating on the entire French market.
The means to this end was the creation of a small bar machine called the "MAJOR." Progressively, the range became more complete, based on "Piston Type" (with lever) technology.
The espresso has taken the French market by storm since 1950. This is due to 2 key factors:
Reneka's first espresso machine was marketed with what was, for its time, a very promising and meaningful title: the "EUROPEENE (European)". THE "EUROPEENE" series featured 4 models, ranging from 1 to 4 groups, and used the hydraulic piston technique to simple effect. The same technique was used until 1984.
The first completely automatic machine, "HYDRAUTO," was launched, with a highly significant distinguishing feature: a conveyor that positioned the cups below the coffee spout, without requiring any manual intervention.
Reneka launched the "GAVD," a fully automatic electronic machine that replaced the "HYDRAUTO," and hot on its heels, the company presented the first fully electronically-controlled traditional machine: the "DV." Innovation is a permanent feature at reneka, due to research into simple and effective principles, guaranteeing a high quality cup of coffee and easy maintenance.
The launch of the legendary traditional "PLUS" machine, which was associated to a complementary and equally emblematic machine: the "BASIC." The "PLUS" range established the basis for reneka's thermo-regulated injection system, as well as introducing the concept of a choice of colours (red and blue), with a body with an enamel finish. An exclusive reneka product !
The launch of the "VIVA" series: reneka introduced elegant, modern machines, featuring an optimised thermo-regulated injection system to guarantee constant quality in coffee extraction. The pump and pressure switch settings are directly accessible, making it easier to carry out preventative maintenance operations. A variety of colours are available, allowing the machines to blend in perfectly with their surroundings.
May 1997, creation of reneka international.
Launching of the VIVA S
The VIVA S range has been designed around three main concepts:
Optimising the maintenance operations within a context of minimal expense.
Optimising electronically controlled back-up to enhance the success of our first objective.
Permitting a wide-ranging colour scheme.
Launching of the Atalante, an original and unique machine.
The design is retro, but the techology is modern. This esthetic and useful machine is the right combination of elegance, tradition and sturdiness.
reneka ensures its development at national and international level by manufacturing modern goods which are adapted to a careful and strictly controlled production process, and by paying attention to the commercial aspect of its work and to changing market requirements.
When you choose a reneka coffee machine, you know you are selecting technology geared to providing two benefits :
The reneka's Espresso Collection will help you get the most of your coffee at all times.
