Born of the steel age in 1960, All-Clad Metalcrafters found its roots in a small metallurgical company that specialized in formulating bonded metals for a variety of industries. The brand emerged as early adopters in the professional community realized the extraordinary qualities, striking aesthetics and exemplary cooking performance of this revolutionary cookware. Because the raw materials are critical to performance, All-Clad metallurgists specify the metals formulations down to the chemical composition and microstructure. Since quality always takes precedence over convenience, the metals are formulated for optimal cooking performance; not for ease of manufacturing. These are the principles that have guided All-Clad from its inception. These are the edicts of the engineers and artisans whose passion and pride continue to turn cookware into heirlooms.