Who owns Indesit?
Indesit is owned by Whirlpool (the United States, NYSE: WHR), which has owned the brand since 31 October 2014.[1] Indesit was founded in 1975 in Italy and was independent until 2014.
Key facts
- Current owner
- Whirlpool Corporation verified
- Owned since
- Previous owner
- Independent (1975–2014)
- Owner HQ
- 🇺🇸 United States, Benton Harbor, Michigan
- Origin
- 🇮🇹 Italy
- Founded
- 1975
- Category
- Home care › Household goods & storage › Kitchenware & small appliances
- Parent ticker
- NYSE: WHR
- Last verified
- · 1 sources
About Indesit
Indesit is an Italian appliance brand and one of the largest in the European value segment. Whirlpool acquired the Indesit Company in 2014 for about €1 billion, transforming its position in Europe where it had previously been a minor player.
Ownership timeline of Indesit
Where Indesit sits in Whirlpool
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Frequently asked questions
Who is the parent company of Indesit?
The parent company of Indesit is Whirlpool, a publicly listed company headquartered in the United States.
Is Indesit Italian or American?
Indesit originated in Italy in 1975, but it is owned today by Whirlpool, which is headquartered in the United States. So Indesit is an Italian-origin brand under American ownership.
Since when has Whirlpool owned Indesit?
Whirlpool has owned Indesit since 31 October 2014.
Who owned Indesit before Whirlpool?
Indesit was an independent company from its founding in 1975 until Whirlpool acquired it in 2014.
Is Indesit still owned by Whirlpool?
Yes. As of 6 September 2026, Indesit is still owned by Whirlpool. The ownership record was last checked against primary sources on that date.
Sources (1) & corrections
Last verified . Every ownership fact above is backed by one of these primary documents. Numbers in brackets in the text refer to this list.
- [1] Whirlpool Corporation Annual Report on Form 10-K filed 2026-02-11 — SEC EDGAR, SEC Form 10-K, published 11 February 2026; retrieved 6 September 2026.
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