500 people. One shared passion.
The story of ECM began in 1996. A family business in Heidelberg. A small team with a clear vision. And a passion for an exceptional espresso experience. Over the years, that vision has grown into an international premium brand. New innovations. Different markets. New locations and partnerships. Yet the story of ECM cannot be told through products and milestones alone. It is a story of people. Of those who have been part of the journey from the very beginning. Partners who have stood alongside ECM for many years. And of people who have developed ideas together, overcome challenges and celebrated successes along the way.
Meet. Connect. Celebrate.
Many of the guests have known each other for years. Often through emails, phone calls and shared projects. On this evening, those familiar names became faces. Conversations moved beyond the usual day-to-day business. There was time to get to know one another on a more personal level, to share stories, laugh together and simply enjoy the moment. Because above all, the evening was about bringing people together. And so, a milestone became a celebration. An evening to remember.
The next chapter
Thirty years of ECM are a reason to look back. To the beginnings. The people who have shaped the journey. And to everything that has grown from it. At the same time, the focus is already turning towards what lies ahead. ECM RISE was also part of the anniversary evening. Together with the ECM community, a fundraising initiative in support of ChildAid Network was launched. Martin Kasper, Board Member of ChildAid Network, joined us for the celebration and announced the total amount raised together by that evening. A meaningful moment. And a reminder of what can happen when many people come together around a shared idea.
Projects were presented. New perspectives opened up. And first glimpses of what lies ahead were shared. Because tradition does not mean standing still. It means carrying forward what has shaped us while leaving room for new ideas and possibilities. Thank you to our partners, ECM dealers and long-standing companions. And to everyone who makes our products part of their everyday lives. Giving each one a story of its own.
One evening. Many stories. Discover the highlights of ECM’s 30 anniversary celebration here.
