Of course it wasn’t hard to figure out the inspiration behind the Stand Mixer. It was KitchenAid who invented the Stand Mixer over 100 years ago and continues to be the #1 mixer brand in the world. Stand mixers are a must-have for anyone who bakes, whether you need to fold, knead, mix, shred, or beat. If you get an authentic KitchenAid stand mixer, they’re pretty much indestructible. I’ve had one for over 20 years and it still works as well as day one. It’s still made in their factory in Greenville, Ohio.