Groupe Seb

Antoine Lescure founded his company in 1857 and since then the history of SEB has been one of innovative ideas that have changed the market of small electrical appliances. For more than half a century SEB has continued its drive for technology that makes people’s lives easier and better day in day out. A deep understanding of consumer needs all over the world and the constant research into the latest innovations have led the ESB group to being a market leader and lifestyle ambassador.

As a specialist in small electrical appliances worldwide ESB group comprises:

5 international brands: Moulinex, Tefal, Rowenta, Krups and Lagostina

7 national brands, all domestic market leaders: T-Fal and All-Clad (North America), Arno Panex and Samurai ( South America), Calor and Seb (France and Belgium)

The SEB group:

· Operates in more than120 countries
· 6 products sold every second throughout the world
· More than 70% of sales abroad
· 14,400 staff in 42 countries
· Total sales in 2005 amounted to 2,463 million euros group-wide

With the partial acquisition of Krups-Moulinex in 2001, the SEB group has reinforced its leadership in terms of product and geographical coverage and now possesses an exceptional portfolio of brands. Since the time Krups became part of the group, SEB has become one of the world’s leaders in espresso coffee machines. The group (KRUPS & ROWENTA) operates in this very dynamic market segment supplying a full range of espresso coffee machines, which use E.S.E. (Easy Serving Espresso) pods.

Groupe Seb is a Consortium E.S.E. Member from Apr 16th 1998

www.groupeseb.com
Groupe SEB
22, Place des Vosges
92979 Paris La Dèfence Cedex () - Francia
Tel: +33 1 419941; Fax +33 1 41994762
redaelli@eseconsortium.com