In 1950 a Swiss inventor Mr. Roger Perrinjaquet invents an entirely new type of kitchen appliance. On 6 March 1950 he applies for a patent for an "appareil menager portatif" or hand-held kitchen appliance. The application describes the world's first stick/wand mixer. He calls the new appliance "Bamix", an abbreviation of the French "battre et mixer" or beat and mix. For over 60 years, Bamix of Switzerland has been the world's most famous kitchenhand appliance. All Bamix products are still made in the original factory in Mettlen. Contact us or call in to a Bulmers Gifts store near you to discover so much more about the masterful Bamix Stick Blender!