About Us
The story of Quooker began in 1970 with Henri Peteri from Rotterdam, who was working at Unilever’s London headquarters. During a presentation about instant soup, Peteri realized the inefficiency of waiting five minutes to boil water on the stove for a process that took just five seconds. This insight inspired him to develop a prototype of the world’s first boiling water tap. Despite the significant time and money required, Peteri’s initial model was well-received by friends and acquaintances, who found it indispensable.
The project gained momentum when Peteri’s son Niels joined the effort after completing his studies. In 1992, they introduced the first Quooker, the Quooker Basic. The company began to gain market traction, especially after Peteri’s other son, Walter, joined the business. By 2000, Quooker’s popularity surged in the Netherlands, and in 2004, the first Quookers were exported internationally.
Today, Quooker produces over 300,000 systems annually and has a global presence with thousands of dealers. The company’s branches span across Belgium, Denmark, Germany, Hong Kong, the Netherlands, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Austria, Norway, Spain, the United Kingdom, the United Arab Emirates, Switzerland, France, and Portugal. This growth is the result of continuous development, testing, and technical innovation. The Peteri brothers remain committed to creating responsible, energy-efficient, and high-quality products.
Sustainability is a key focus for Quooker. The company is dedicated to energy savings, circularity, and product lifespan. It is also actively working to reduce its CO2 impact and has developed action plans to achieve this. Moreover, Quooker emphasizes caring for people through a supplier code of conduct, offering healthy lunches, and facilitating various wellness activities.
At Quooker, innovation, entrepreneurship, and a warm family atmosphere are highly valued. With roots in Rotterdam Kralingen and headquarters in Ridderkerk, just 10 minutes from Erasmus University, Quooker provides opportunities for interns and new graduates to take full responsibility for their projects and make a significant impact.
What are our sustainable initiatives?
At Quooker, we prioritise five key areas where we believe our efforts can significantly contribute to sustainability:
- Energy Saving – ”Quooker strives to reduce the demand for energy by creating an energy-efficient source of boiling, hot, sparkling and chilled water”
- Drinking Water Conservation & Availability – ”Quooker helps households conserve water and enables access to clean and safe drinking water”
- Climate Neutral – ”Quooker is committed to becoming climate neutral throughout our value chain by investing in sustainable, innovative solutions”
- Longevity & Circularity – ”Quooker develops high-quality products with a long lifespan created in a circular value chain”
- Care for People – ”Quooker creates sustainable products with an attention to people’s well-being”
Would you like to know more about our sustainable initiatives? Take a look at: The tap that makes an impact (quooker.co.uk).
