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Who owns Moulinex?

Moulinex is owned by Groupe SEB (France, EPA: SK), which acquired the brand on 1 October 2001.[1][2] Moulinex was founded in 1937 in France and was independent until 2001.

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
· deal details
Previous owner
Independent (1937–2001)
Owner HQ
🇫🇷 France, Écully
Origin
🇫🇷 France
Founded
1937
Category
Home care › Household goods & storage › Kitchenware & small appliances
Parent ticker
EPA: SK
Last verified
· 2 sources

About Moulinex

Moulinex was founded in 1937 and its hand-cranked vegetable mill gave the company its name. It became a byword for kitchen appliances in France before collapsing in 2001; Groupe SEB bought the brand out of liquidation. The purchase was contested by competition authorities before being cleared with conditions on French market share.

Ownership timeline of Moulinex

Owners of Moulinex over 1937 to 2026 Groupe SEB 2001–present Groupe SEB 19401960198020002020
  1. 2001 – present Groupe SEB — acquired 1 October 2001 [1][2] reported

Where Moulinex sits in Groupe SEB

Controlling ownership as of . Brands grouped under the entity that owns them; large groups are collapsed.

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Deals involving Moulinex

Acquisition closed

Groupe SEB acquires Moulinex

Groupe SEB bought Moulinex out of liquidation after the company collapsed, taking a brand that had become a byword for kitchen appliances in France. Competition authorities cleared the purchase only with conditions on the group's share of the French market.

Value
Undisclosed
Seller
—
Regulatory
None recorded

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Frequently asked questions

Who is the parent company of Moulinex?

The parent company of Moulinex is Groupe SEB, a publicly listed company headquartered in France.

Is Moulinex French?

Yes. Moulinex originated in France in 1937 and its owner, Groupe SEB, is also headquartered in France.

When did Groupe SEB buy Moulinex?

Groupe SEB completed its acquisition of Moulinex on 1 October 2001, after announcing the deal on 20 September 2001. The price was not disclosed.

Who owned Moulinex before Groupe SEB?

Moulinex was an independent company from its founding in 1937 until Groupe SEB acquired it in 2001.

Is Moulinex still owned by Groupe SEB?

Yes. As of 16 September 2026, Moulinex is still owned by Groupe SEB. The ownership record was last checked against primary sources on that date.

Sources (2) & 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. [1] Groupe SEB Universal Registration Document 2025 — Groupe SEB S.A., Annual report, published 20 March 2026; retrieved 16 September 2026.
  2. [2] Groupe SEB - Universal Registration Document — Groupe SEB, Annual report, published 1 October 2001; retrieved 16 September 2026.

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