Established in 1971 and based in Lincoln, Lincat today is the UK’s largest and fastest growing commercial catering equipment manufacturer, exporting to over 85 countries worldwide.

We’ve come along way since our humble beginnings as you can see from our timeline below!

Lincat Company Timeline: 1971 - 2019

2019

Lincat launches innovative CiBO ovens.

The redesigned Lincat e-commerce website is introduced.

Convector range is launched.

2016

The next generation of FilterFlow automatic water boilers are launched.

Opus 800 series launched.

2012

FriFri manufacturing and marketing relocates from Giga, Italy to Lincat.

2011

Lincat becomes a member company of The Middleby Corporation.

2008

Lincat launches the innovative "FilterFlow" range of automatic water boilers with built -in filtration.

2007

The new generation of Lynx 400 compact counter top cooking equipment is launched.

2005

The newly redesigned range of Seal countertop food display merchandisers are launched.

2003

The new generation of Silverlink 600 modular catering equipment is launched.

2001

Factory extension is completed, which expands the Whisby Road premises to 100,000 sq. ft. (10,000 sq. m.).

2000

Lincat becomes a Rational UK OEM partner and the innovative Lincat branded "Opus Combi Steamer" range of combination ovens are launched.

1999

The "Opus 700" range of medium to heavy duty prime cooking equipment is launched.

1997

Production of Seal Display Products joins Lincat in Lincoln.

Lincat moves to its brand new factory at Whisby Road, Lincoln.

1988

Gas powered products are added to the "Silverlink" range. Lincat Limited is floated on the London Stock Exchange, as part of Lincat Group Plc.

1984

Silverlink modular electric equipment is launched

1983

Lynx countertop electric equipment is launched

1971

Lincat Limited is formed at Station Road in Lincoln.