Braun GmbH is a leading global manufacturer of small electric appliances based in Kronberg, near Frankfurt am Main, Germany.
Founded in 1921 by Max Braun, Braun was owned by The Gillette Company, Boston, Massachusetts, from 1967 to 2005. In 2005 The Gillette Company was acquired by P&G.
Braun products are world-renowned for their design, quality and innovative ingenuity. The range comprises some 200 products in 10 categories. Braun has become the global market leader in five of these categories.
Braun views its brand image as a key success factor. It is based on the core values Design, Innovation and Quality. Extensive ongoing tests in its own test laboratories guarantee that all products meet the high Braun standards of safety, performance and long service life.
With its unmistakable design philosophy, the company has frequently established new trends in the market. Braun products consistently achieve outstanding ratings in numerous quality tests conducted by independent consumer organisations. International awards and exhibitions document the reputation of the company and its products.
Braun manufactures many of its appliances at its own production sites in Germany, Ireland, Spain, Mexico and China. Approximately 250,000 units leave its plants every day. The close-knit P&G Sales network assures that Braun products can be purchased virtually all over the world.