International leader

Antoine Lescure opens a tinsmith’s workshop in Selongey (Burgundy, France)

Launch of the SEB Super Cocotte pressure cooker, with dazzling success: the following year, revenue doubled

Acquisition of Tefal and its five subsidiaries (Belgium, Denmark, Germany, Italy and Netherlands)

Acquisition of Calor, one of the European leaders in the laundry and personal care sector

Foreign distribution subsidiaries opened: Austria, Brazil, Spain, etc.

Acquisition of the German company Rowenta and its 8 subsidiaries (France, Austria, Italy, Netherlands, United Kingdom, Belgium, Spain and USA), making the Group the European leader

Subsidiaries continue to be opened: Poland, Czech Republic, Portugal, Slovakia, Hungary, Russia, Turkey, Argentina, India, South Korea, Mexico, Canada, Australia, etc.

Acquisition of Arno, the Brazilian leader in small household equipment

 Acquisition of Volmo, Colombian and Venezuelan leader in small household equipment

Subsidiaries continue to be opened: Thailand, Singapore, Malaysia, Switzerland, Romania, Ukraine, Slovenia, Latvia, Bulgaria, Peru, Egypt, South Africa, Croatia, Venezuela, etc.

Partial takeover of Moulinex Krups; the Group becomes the world leader in small household equipment

Acquisition of All-Clad (USA)

Acquisition of Lagostina (Italy) and Panex (Brazil)

Acquisition of Mirro WearEver (USA)

Acquisition of a majority stake in Supor (China); the Group’s stake increases to 71% in 2011 and 81% in 2016

Acquisition of Imusa (Colombia), Asia Fan (Vietnam) and acquisition of a majority stake in Maharaja Whiteline (India); creation of SEB Alliance, the Group’s investment fund

 The Group’s stakes in Maharaja Whiteline and Asia Fan increased to 100%

Acquisition of OBH Nordica (Scandinavia)

Acquisition of EMSA (Germany)

Acquisition of the WMF Group (Germany)

Groupe SEB becomes a partner of Chefclub with the acquisition of a minority stake via SEB Alliance.

Groupe SEB becomes a partner of Backmarket with a minority shareholding via SEB Alliance.

Partnership with Preciber leading to the creation of the joint venture Groupe SEB Maroc, 55% controlled by Groupe SEB.

Changes in Group governance from July 1: Thierry de La Tour d'Artaise is appointed Chairman and Stanislas de Gramont is appointed Chief Executive Officer.

Groupe SEB acquires ZUMMO (Spain) and enriches its professional offer.

Groupe SEB invests in ITEN, the micro-battery specialist.

Acquisition of La San Marco, the Italian icon of professional coffee machines.

Acquisition of FORGE ADOUR, making Groupe SEB the European leader in plancha grills.