Ditting

Overview

Ditting manufactures high-volume retail coffee grinders, flat burrs, and built-in components for automated coffee machines.¹⁶ Positioned within the Hemro Group as a robust line for roasters, retailers, labs, and high-volume environments like cafes and supermarkets, it supplies components to major coffee machine manufacturers.¹⁴ The brand is noted for Swiss precision engineering and durability in professional coffee settings.²⁵

History

Ditting was founded in 1928 in Zurich, Switzerland, as an engineering firm producing automobile bodies.¹²⁷ In 1954, it pivoted to electric coffee grinders, establishing its focus on coffee equipment.¹⁷ It now operates as part of the Hemro Group, continuing to develop grinders for professional use.¹⁴

Product Lines

Manufacturing

Products are manufactured in Zurich, Switzerland, emphasizing in-house Swiss precision engineering.¹² Development involves scientific analysis and customer evaluations.³

Notable Products

• 807 Lab Sweet - Grinder designed for coffee labs, research, and quality control with precise grind consistency.
• 807 Filter - High-volume grinder tailored for filter coffee preparation.
• 807 Series Grinders - Durable retail grinders for cafes and roasteries with flat burrs.
• Built-in Grinder Components - Custom burrs and grinders supplied to automated coffee machine manufacturers.

Reputation

Ditting grinders are regarded by professionals for precise grind consistency, durability, and long lifespan in high-volume settings.²⁵ Baristas and roasters value their reliability and Swiss craftsmanship.¹² Positioned for industrial and lab use, they face limited criticism, though distribution changes in the US have occurred.⁴