Fackelmann GmbH & Co. KG in Hersbruck, north-east of Nuremberg is one of the world's leading companies for household and kitchen aids and baking tins. Founded in 1948 by Sebastian Fackelmann and building on the business of his father, Heinrich Fackelmann, who had sold kitchen wares as an agent since 1919. The group of companies also includes the brands Zenker, Dr. Oetker Küchenhelfer, Chefkoch meets Fackelmann, Nirosta, FMprofessional, Stanley Rogers, Tasty and Lifeney.