THE HISTORY OF THE SOFINOR GROUP

 

Since its beginnings in 1960, the men and women of Sofinor have been driven by the same passion for innovation, which over time has become the true DNA of our Group.

From the first kitchen furniture designed in 1961, discover how our history influences our ambitions today.

The Beginnings

The story of SOFINOR begins with a young boy, Jean FINOT, who would take apart and reassemble objects to understand how they worked and dreamed of becoming an inventor. Always with a sheet of paper and a pencil in hand, he designed and built his first kitchen furniture in 1961. As soon as they were displayed in the family hardware store, they were sold.

 

The Inventions

In 1965, he created “La Mamette,” the first automatic feeder for calves. Over 4,000 were in service worldwide.

Two years later, he invented the Cyclosauna: the infernal slimming machine.

Placards de cuisine blanc en angle , des années 1960

cuisine professionnelle aménagée avec des meubles et plan de travail Inox

Diversification

 

Over the years, SOFINOR’s range of stainless steel equipment for the foodservice industry has expanded. The company began manufacturing gas fryers, stoves, bain-maries, sinks, tables, bakery carts, and hand washbasins for professional kitchens.

With the development of new brands such as Inotech and Arcania, our company started its diversification in 1996 with a range of stainless steel equipment for healthcare facilities.

This diversification was further reinforced in 2021 with the acquisition of the company Mapal, which specializes in stainless steel equipment for the foodservice industry in food distribution.

Stainless steel equipment
for the food industry

Sofinor designs, manufactures and markets stainless steel equipment and furniture for the food industry. More than 5000 references are offered: equipment designed for intensive and optimal use in kitchens, laboratories or any other place where hygiene, safety and ergonomics are essential.

MAPAL designs and manufactures concepts for the enhancement of food products.

MAPAL is a subsidiary of the Sofinor group, specializing in the design of laboratories and kitchens for the food industry, and for the presentation and enhancement of fresh products in supermarkets.

Professional rotisseries
high quality

INOTECH is THE reference for rotisseries professionnelles de grande qualité. Elles sont destinées à la grande distribution, à la restauration, aux traiteurs et aux métiers ambulants.