Why Vic Firth Gourmet? |
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• All of our wood pepper mills, salt mills and rolling pins are hand crafted in Newport, Maine from the finest solid maple and cherry.
• All Vic Firth Gourmet products come with a lifetime guarantee.
• Whenever possible, we purchase our wood from FSC certified suppliers and encourage our entire base of suppliers to participate in this valuable program.
• We use all of the sawdust and scrap wood we generate as fuel to heat our factory.
• Pepper mills feature our patented “Lock & Grind” grinding system for the widest range of grinds available and perfect results every time.
• Pepper mills are fitted with a stainless steel 2-step mechanism which first crushes the peppercorns for enhanced flavor, then grinds the peppercorns to the chosen consistency.
• Salt mills feature an adjustable nylon crushing system.
• All mills have a pop-out mechanism for easy cleaning.
• Free funnel included with each mill for refilling without spilling.
Thoughtfully Designed.
Meticulously Crafted.
Guaranteed for Life. |
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About the Company |
For a half-century, Vic Firth personified precision and professionalism as the timpanist for the Boston Symphony Orchestra. It was his drive for perfection that lead him to begin manufacturing his own drumsticks 40 years ago—and today, Vic Firth drumsticks are widely recognized as the best drumsticks in the world. Now, Vic has brought his commitment to quality and woodturning expertise to the professional gourmet tools market with Vic Firth Gourmet peppermills, salt mills and rolling pins. Available in a variety of styles, sizes and finishes, Vic Firth kitchen tools complement any kitchen décor or table setting. Just as important, Vic Firth mills, shakers and rolling pins are thoughtfully designed, meticulously crafted tools built to deliver a lifetime of service to both professional and home chefs.
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The Vic Firth Commitment |
A chef is like a great Symphony Conductor. He has talent, technique, passion and inspiration. This is where Vic Firth Gourmet enters the stage. We begin with incredible pepper and salt mills. They are the Stradivarius of gourmet products. The grinding mechanism surpasses all competitors. The beauty and the finish have the patina of a Mozart Serenade. Our rolling pins are “elegance in motion”. The stainless steel rod with ball bearings makes for effortless rolling.
I am able to maintain these highest standards of quality, and offer a lifetime guarantee, because we manufacture all of our wood products in Newport, Maine. Our mill was built in 1856, and today we are the largest private employer in the area. In 2007, we received the Pine Tree Award—the highest recognition a factory can receive in the state of Maine. It signifies our commitment to expanding the labor force, exploring innovative improvements in manufacturing and being “green”.
Protecting the environment has always been a priority for me. The majority of wood we purchase is from a local FSC certified supplier, and I have encouraged our entire vendor base to participate in this valuable program as well. All our scrap and sawdust are collected and sent to our wood fired boilers for use as fuel.
I also have the pleasure of great associations with amazing chefs Mario Batali, Mary Sue Milliken and Susan Feniger. It is very rewarding to see our mills front and center on many of the Food Network shows. Like these great chefs, I know the meaning of perfection. I won’t put my name on something unless it’s the highest quality product available.
Thank you for all of your support. I wish you good health and great successes.
Sincerely,
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