He wanted to develop the best corkscrew of all time: Herbert Allen, the legendary inventor and wine lover from Texas. A corkscrew that would enable anyone to uncork any bottle with ease. Not necessarily more beautiful, but reduced to the essential. In 1979 Allen was able to apply for his patent. The Screwpull was born and under this name the tools have been sold all over the world since then.
Since 1992, the brand has belonged to the French household goods manufacturer Le Creuset.
