Who owns Rowenta?
Rowenta is owned by Groupe SEB (France, EPA: SK), which has owned the brand since 1988.[1] Rowenta was founded in 1884 in Germany and was independent until 1988.
This ownership is reported in official statements but has not yet been matched to a regulatory filing.
Key facts
- Current owner
- Groupe SEB S.A. reported
- Owned since
- Previous owner
- Independent (1884–1988)
- Owner HQ
- 🇫🇷 France, Écully
- Origin
- 🇩🇪 Germany
- Founded
- 1884
- Category
- Home care › Household goods & storage › Kitchenware & small appliances
- Parent ticker
- EPA: SK
- Last verified
- · 1 sources
About Rowenta
Rowenta was founded in Germany in 1884 and specialises in irons, garment steamers and vacuum cleaners. Groupe SEB acquired it in 1988 and it is the premium German-engineered brand in the portfolio. The company runs a set of national brands rather than one global name, which lets it hold different positions in different countries.
Ownership timeline of Rowenta
- 1988 – present Groupe SEB [1] reported
Where Rowenta sits in Groupe SEB
Controlling ownership as of . Brands grouped under the entity that owns them; large groups are collapsed.
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Frequently asked questions
Who is the parent company of Rowenta?
The parent company of Rowenta is Groupe SEB, a publicly listed company headquartered in France.
Is Rowenta German or French?
Rowenta originated in Germany in 1884, but it is owned today by Groupe SEB, which is headquartered in France. So Rowenta is a German-origin brand under French ownership.
Since when has Groupe SEB owned Rowenta?
Groupe SEB has owned Rowenta since 1988.
Who owned Rowenta before Groupe SEB?
Rowenta was an independent company from its founding in 1884 until Groupe SEB acquired it in 1988.
Is Rowenta still owned by Groupe SEB?
Yes. As of 6 September 2026, Rowenta is still owned by Groupe SEB. 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] Groupe SEB Universal Registration Document 2025 — Groupe SEB S.A., Annual report, published 20 March 2026; retrieved 6 September 2026.
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