Founded in Germany in 1884, Rowenta Iron has a long history of innovation. In 1912 they manufactured their first iron, paving the way for a position today as the world's largest producer of irons. In 1949, Rowenta Iron launched the first iron with Temperature Control, followed by the first Rowenta Steam Iron in 1957- an innovation that would change garment care forever. Throughout Rowenta's history, Technology and Innovation have always been at the forefront of product design. With a unique code-breaking design to streamline performance.