Goodbye Black&White3!
Everything has an end... or retires at some point. Now that time has also come for our Black&White3 - it is going into well-deserved retirement! Last Friday, on February 21, 2025, the last machine in this legendary series rolled off the production line - a real milestone in Thermoplan's history. Since 2009, the Black&White3 has ensured perfect coffee enjoyment in countless cafés, hotels and restaurants around the world (it still does) and contributed to Thermoplan's success. Now we are saying goodbye to a machine that, at the time of its launch, was considered Thermoplan's first fully automatic coffee machine of the new generation and set new standards.
An era comes to an end
The Black&White3 was not just a fully automatic coffee machine, it was a reliable companion for anyone with the highest standards of quality and performance. Its design, intuitive operation and durability made it a favorite of many restaurateurs. With a daily capacity of 150 to 500 cups, it effortlessly withstood even peak times and spoiled guests with excellent coffee beverages.
After 16 years, it's time to say goodbye. Our Black&White3 is saying goodbye in style. But don't worry, the siblings of the Black&White4 line will continue to be diligently produced and we at Thermoplan are working daily on innovations that will continue to ensure excellent coffee enjoyment in the future.
The Black&White3 has achieved a lot during its production time.
A few facts and figures:
- Production period: 2009 - February 2025
- Total machines sold: approx. 65,000
- Most successful year: 2014 (approx. 10,000 machines)
- Most popular model: Black&White3 CTM
- Top 5 markets: UK, China, Germany, South Korea and the Netherlands
Whether cappuccino, espresso or latte macchiato - the Black&White3 has proven that it is a true coffee specialist. She has provided millions of people with perfect coffee and has always stood for the highest Swiss quality.
We say THANK YOU for the wonderful years, Black&White3, it was a pleasure! Now we are looking forward to the future and are looking forward to everything that is yet to come.