For more than 100 years, Melitta has dedicated itself to providing the ultimate coffee experience with its premium line of coffee, coffee filters and high quality coffee makers, bringing European indulgence to life with "The Flavor of Europe in Every Cup." The company was founded in 1908 by Melitta Bentz, after receiving a patent for her coffee filtering system consisting of a filter and filtration paper. The filter system was the first to successfully remove coffee residue in the brewing process, revolutionizing the way coffee was made. Melitta North America is a part of the privately held Melitta Group in Minden, Germany. Melitta USA, headquartered in Clearwater, FL, is responsible for the production, sale and marketing of coffee filters, roasted and single-serve coffee and non-electric coffee preparation products in the United States. Melitta Canada, headquartered in Toronto, Ontario, is responsible for the sale of coffee filters, coffee and non-electric coffee systems in the Canadian provinces. Melitta products are also sold throughout Mexico, the Caribbean and Central America.Melitta North America is recognized worldwide for its high-quality products and as an innovator and leader within the coffee industry.