TORMEK

SHARP THINKING

Bringing Swedish heritage to British kitchens through a product-focused PR campaign for precision sharpening tools targeting trade and craft professionals

We executed a product-focused PR campaign for Tormek, a specialist in precision sharpening tools, targeting trade professionals and craft audiences. Through focused media outreach and expert-led storytelling, we built credibility and visibility in niche publications where precision and performance matter most.

Media Relations

150+

Media publications

From Trusted Reviews and GQ to The Telegraph, achieving the prestigious ‘Recommended’ endorsement

CHALLENGE

Well known across Europe, Tormek had little awareness in the UK. The brand needed to break into the market, build visibility from the ground up, and educate both trade and consumer audiences on why the Tormek T-1 Knife Sharpener – the only knife sharpener for the home – sets a new benchmark for home cooks.

APPROACH

We designed a 12-month communications programme to introduce Tormek to the UK.

Phase One: Launched the T-1 Kitchen Knife Sharpener, driving awareness through lifestyle and trade media and highlighting its design and precision engineering

Phase Two: Sustained momentum with special editions, seasonal hooks and expert-led commentary on knife care

Alongside the media strategy, we seeded products with chefs and food writers to build advocacy, while competitions and hands-on experiences demonstrated the brand’s heritage, innovation and performance.

RESULTS

  • Secured 117 pieces of coverage across top-tier national, lifestyle, and trade media including The Telegraph, Trusted Reviews, GQ, Good Housekeeping and Ideal Home
  • Reached a print audience of 958k circulation and 1.86M estimated online views in one year
  • Educated UK audiences on Tormek’s unique sharpening technology
  • Successfully positioned the T-1 as the ‘gold standard’ knife sharpener for home cooks, establishing a platform for long-term UK growth</br>