Groupe Seb
From 1857, when Antoine Lescure founded his company, to the present, SEB's history has been marked by creative ideas that have produced innovation in the small appliance market. For more than half a century, SEB has continued its technological effort to make consumers' lives easier, more pleasant, and more sociable day after day. A deep understanding of the needs of consumers around the world and a constant quest for innovation and modernity have led the SEB Group to be at the forefront of the market and to play the role of ambassador of better quality of life.
As a global specialist in small household appliances, the SEB Group consists of:
5 international brands: Moulinex, Tefal, Rowenta, Krups and Lagostina
7 local brands, all leaders in their target markets: T-Fal and All-Clad (North America), Arno Panex and Samurai (South America), Calor and Seb (France and Belgium)
SEB Group:
- Present in more than 120 countries
- 6 products sold every second in every part of the world
- More than 70 percent of its sales abroad
- 14,400 employees on staff in 42 different countries
- In 2005, the Group recorded sales of 2,463 million euros
With the partial acquisition of Krups-Moulinex in 2001, the SEB Group strengthened its leadership in terms of product and geographic coverage and now includes an outstanding portfolio of brands. Since Krups has been part of the Group, SEB has been among the world leaders in espresso machines. The Group (KRUPS & ROWENTA) is present in this very dynamic market segment by offering a full range of espresso machines that use E.S.E. (Easy Serving Espresso) pods.