Dec 7, 2022 | Berkel Slicers History
A personal overview on original Van Berkel Slicers Van Berkel Slicers, the most iconic slicing machines ever, seen from the perspective of Antonio Barra, who has restored more than 100 of them over the past 30 years, having an in-depth knowledge of their operation and...
Nov 9, 2022 | Berkel Slicers History, Restoration process
Know-how, expertise and qualified teamwork Restoring a Van Berkel flywheel slicer means bringing authentic vintage meat slicers, some made more than 100 years ago, back to their original characteristics. In many cases these are unique and rare pieces. They aren’t just...
Sep 15, 2022 | Berkel Slicer features, Berkel Slicers History
What is Functional Art? What is Functional Art? Thinking about a work of art makes us imagine a painting, a sculpture, or to some of us, it may remind us of contemporary composition, a poster, or an object. And again, admiring a work of art means observing it,...
May 24, 2022 | Berkel Slicer features, Berkel Slicers History
Historical notes on the birth of the most famous meat slicing machines in the world, a symbol of craftsmanship, style and quality. On February 5th, 1869, in Enschot (Netherlands), Willhelmus Adrianus Van Berkel was born. Growing up, the young and brilliant Van Berkel,...
