Who owns WMF?
WMF is owned by Groupe SEB (France, EPA: SK), which has owned the brand since 30 November 2016.[1] WMF was founded in 1853 in Germany and was independent until 2016.
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 (1853–2016)
- Owner HQ
- 🇫🇷 France, Écully
- Origin
- 🇩🇪 Germany
- Founded
- 1853
- Category
- Home care › Household goods & storage › Kitchenware & small appliances
- Parent ticker
- EPA: SK
- Last verified
- · 1 sources
About WMF
WMF was founded in Germany in 1853 and makes cookware, cutlery and professional coffee machines, the last being a substantial business supplying cafés and offices. Groupe SEB acquired it in 2016 for about €1.6 billion. The professional coffee machine business was the main reason for the purchase rather than the consumer cookware.
Ownership timeline of WMF
- 2016 – present Groupe SEB [1] reported
Where WMF 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 WMF?
The parent company of WMF is Groupe SEB, a publicly listed company headquartered in France.
Is WMF German or French?
WMF originated in Germany in 1853, but it is owned today by Groupe SEB, which is headquartered in France. So WMF is a German-origin brand under French ownership.
Since when has Groupe SEB owned WMF?
Groupe SEB has owned WMF since 30 November 2016.
Who owned WMF before Groupe SEB?
WMF was an independent company from its founding in 1853 until Groupe SEB acquired it in 2016.
Is WMF still owned by Groupe SEB?
Yes. As of 6 September 2026, WMF 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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