Our Story
Alvar Lenning develops the food processor
The exciting development of the Ankarsrum Assistent Original
The remarkable journey of the Ankarsrum Assistent Original began. Originally designed as a professional food processor, it was acquired by a company in Eskilstuna. Alvar Lenning, a visionary civil engineer, took on the challenge of transforming the machine into an elegant household appliance. The result was a unique design: a streamlined light metal housing, a beige-cream motor frame, a high-quality stainless steel bowl and wooden dough tools - a perfect combination of aesthetics and functionality.
A ray of hope in difficult times
Introduction of the Assistant Original
In the middle of World War II, the first Ankarsrum
Assistent Original was developed and launched on the market. Equipped with
a powerful 250-watt motor, it set new standards in the
Kitchen world. In times of resource scarcity, in order to use the available ingredients
In order to make the most of this, a special crisis cookbook was developed that
Helped users to use all raw materials efficiently. The Assistent Original was
not only an innovative kitchen appliance, but also a practical
Aid in a difficult time.
perseverance and innovation
challenges of the post-war period
Despite the difficult post-war period and the three-year delivery time due to a lack of materials, demand for the Ankarsrum Assistent Original remained unbroken. To meet demand, customers with a doctor's certificate were given priority. During this period, new accessories were also developed and a specially designed accessory cabinet was introduced, helping users to organize their kitchen and make even better use of the Assistent Original's potential.
Discover limitless possibilities
Technical Innovations and Expansion
The Ankarsrum Assistent Original received an important
Improvement: Overload protection, which protects the machine from damage during intensive use. At the same time, international export and
Assistent Original conquered more and more households around the world. In addition, the dough tools were changed from wood to plastic, which made them easier to care for and even more practical for everyday use.
Growing and changing together
milestone and move
An important milestone was reached with the sale of the 100,000th machine. A new model with a 400-watt motor was developed and production was moved to Motala to meet the increasing demand. This move paved the way for further innovations and secured the quality of the products for the future.
Shaping the Future
Visionary changes and new designs
The Assistent Variomat was designed with its angular design and
innovative functions such as a timer and stepless speed control made it a distinctive feature. To optimize production, production was moved to Ankarsrum. These steps strengthened the brand and set new standards in functionality and
user-friendliness.
continue the success story
A quarter of a million hearts conquered
With the delivery of the 250,000th machine, another milestone was reached in the history of the Assistent Original. The machine is enjoying increasing popularity and consolidating the brand's position as market leader in its segment. This milestone underlines the trust of customers and the ongoing success of the brand.
Timeless beauty and functionality
Return to Elegance
The streamlined design returned and took up the
original elegance of the Assistent Original. With this third revision, the design has been further refined to create a harmonious balance between modern style and proven functionality that
Assistant Original even more timeless and attractive.
Increase strength and performance
A new era begins
A new model with a more powerful 800-watt motor was introduced, further increasing the performance of the Assistent Original. This further development enabled even more demanding applications and made the food processor an even more versatile and powerful helper in the kitchen.
A new star in the kitchen sky
Modern and powerful
The current model, the N30, was launched with a powerful 1500-watt motor and sets new standards
in terms of performance. In collaboration with Marcato, pasta rollers were developed as a new accessory that further expands the versatility of the Assistent Original and invites you to new culinary discoveries and adventures.
A community of world
Global presence
Ankarsrum is represented in more than 25 countries and the Assistent Original has established itself worldwide as a symbol of outstanding quality and passion. The food processor delights customers all over the world with its unique performance, versatility and reliability.