Kinu Grinders

Launching the Brand

The year 2016 marked the official worldwide launch of Kinu®. Our first-ever model, known today as the M47 Classic, rapidly gained traction due to its unmatched precision, durability and performance. In just a few months, the first Kinu grinder became a valuable addition to the coffee setup of enthusiasts in over 25 countries around the world.

Factory fire

Tragedy struck the Kinu® family in December 2018, as a devastating factory fire burned for 8 long hours before firefighters were finally able to bring it under control. The disaster destroyed 75% of our production facility. Not only did we lose CNC machines, essential production tools and our entire Christmas stock of 15,000 grinders, but also a part of our history—original drawings, prototypes and dozens of grinders that were once best-selling models of brands we had collaborated with.

The pivotal event, also covered in Daily Coffee News, brought an entirely new series of challenges as we worked tirelessly to rebuild our factory and continue our mission despite the immense setback.

As the fire had ravaged much of our facility, we decided to address another pressing need in the market: a grinder that matched the precision of our existing products, yet was crafted with lighter materials, easier to manufacture, and more affordable. Rising from the ashes that the fire left behind, the M47 Phoenix was born—designed to meet market demands and help us recover from the fire's impact.

The World’s First Titanium Grinder

In the years following the fire, we received tremendous support from the international community we had managed to build, support we are eternally grateful for and without which we would not be here today. While the effects of the fire are still visible at present, the support of the industry allowed us to focus both on recovery and on bringing innovations to the coffee world. As a result, in 2023, we managed to launch our first limited-edition model and the world’s first-ever titanium coffee grinder—the M47 Titan. In honor of our beginnings and long history of manufacturing precision tools, the model is limited to 1991 units worldwide.

Looking Ahead

An important focus for us has always been constant improvement, so the future holds exciting plans. One of our top priorities is restoring our factory and bringing it back to its full potential after the unfortunate fire. We are also committed to developing new spice grinder models that combine functionality and longevity, some of which will be launched very soon. The future is bright, and we can’t wait to share what’s next with you.