Diversified corporate group
Founded in 1883. The seven divisions have a range of products such as household appliances, cosmetics, banking and carpet. Thermomix Kitchen Appliance is their bestselling division. Direct sales is their core business and they have subsidiary companies and trading partners around the world.
Company Assessment
(Last updated May 2025)
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Vorwerk SE & Co KG
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D- grade at Behind the Barcode
D- grade in the Baptist World Aid Australia's Behind the Barcode 'Ethical Electronics Guide 2016', which grades companies on their efforts to mitigate the risks of forced labour, child labour and worker exploitation throughout their supply chains. Assessment criteria fall into four main categories: policies, traceability & transparency, monitoring & training and worker rights. [Listed under Information due to age of report]
Sustainability claims
This company has sustainability claims on its website under the headings Climate and environmental protection, Sustainable products, and Responsible supply chain.
Source: company website
(2025)
Company Details
Type:
Family-owned private company
Founded:
1883
Revenue:
3.2 billion EUR
(2023)
Employees:
9,127
(2023)
Subsidiaries:
Vorwerk Australia Pty Ltd
Kitchen appliances
Vorwerk, the manufacturer of Thermomix products, acquired its Australian distributor in 2024, assuming control of Thermomix distribution in Australia.
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Products / Brands
Vorwerk Australia
Kobold
Vacuum Cleaners
Thermomix
Small Kitchen Appliances