The Swiss company „LICO“ was established in 1934 by Albert Liechti and specialized in the manufacturing of stainless cutting sets for meat mincers. The knifeholders with the exchangeable blades and the stainless holeplates were put on the market with success.
After 1948 the business continued with the sons Bruno and Martin Liechti, distributors were found all over Europe. The name “LICO” became established in the meat production sector.