Media backgrounders Braun

Braun is the leading brand in premium small domestic electric appliances designed to achieve the greatest possible perfection in day-to-day use. Braun continually strives to find creative solutions to meet consumer needs through innovative technology, uncompromising quality and distinctive design. Braun was founded in 1921 by the engineer Max Braun, and is today owned by Procter & Gamble.

In 2006, Procter & Gamble and Kaz developed a strategic partnership under which Kaz acquired Braun’s Health & Wellness products – thermometers and blood pressure monitors. In Europe, Kaz Europe SA manufactures these products under license to the ‘Braun’ trademark of Braun GmbH, Kronberg, Germany.

Kaz is a global leader in developing and marketing high-quality branded consumer health care devices and home comfort appliances. Every aspect of product development, from in-house consumer research to operational excellence and superior consumer care, focuses on providing quality products that meet consumers’ needs and enhance their lives. Kaz operates in over 65 countries on six continents. [...]