Who owns Zanussi?
Zanussi is owned by Electrolux (Sweden, STO: ELUX-B), which has owned the brand since 1984.[1] Zanussi was founded in 1916 in Italy and was independent until 1984.
This ownership is reported in official statements but has not yet been matched to a regulatory filing.
Key facts
- Current owner
- AB Electrolux reported
- Owned since
- Previous owner
- Independent (1916–1984)
- Owner HQ
- 🇸🇪 Sweden, Stockholm
- Origin
- 🇮🇹 Italy
- Founded
- 1916
- Category
- Home care › Household goods & storage › Kitchenware & small appliances
- Parent ticker
- STO: ELUX-B
- Last verified
- · 1 sources
About Zanussi
Zanussi was founded in Pordenone in 1916 and became one of the largest Italian appliance makers. Electrolux acquired it in 1984, and the brand is sold across Europe with the long-running advertising line about appliances of Italian design. The purchase made the Swedish company the largest appliance manufacturer in Europe at the time.
Ownership timeline of Zanussi
- 1984 – present Electrolux [1] reported
Where Zanussi sits in Electrolux
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Frequently asked questions
Who is the parent company of Zanussi?
The parent company of Zanussi is Electrolux, a publicly listed company headquartered in Sweden.
Is Zanussi Italian or Swedish?
Zanussi originated in Italy in 1916, but it is owned today by Electrolux, which is headquartered in Sweden. So Zanussi is an Italian-origin brand under Swedish ownership.
Since when has Electrolux owned Zanussi?
Electrolux has owned Zanussi since 1984.
Who owned Zanussi before Electrolux?
Zanussi was an independent company from its founding in 1916 until Electrolux acquired it in 1984.
Is Zanussi still owned by Electrolux?
Yes. As of 6 September 2026, Zanussi is still owned by Electrolux. 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] AB Electrolux Annual Report 2025 — AB Electrolux, Annual report, published 20 March 2026; retrieved 6 September 2026.
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