Vorwerk Australia
Kitchen appliances
Vorwerk, the manufacturer of Thermomix products, acquired its Australian distributor in 2024, assuming control of Thermomix distribution in Australia.

Overall

Owned GER
Rating C-
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Company Ownership

Vorwerk Australia Pty Ltd
AUS
Vorwerk SE & Co KG
owns 100% of Vorwerk Australia Pty Ltd
GER
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)
Vorwerk Australia Pty Ltd
Information
Fined $4.6m for downplaying burn risks
In 2018 the Federal Court of Australia ordered this company to pay penalties of more than $4.6 million for misleading the public through its silence about a safety issue affecting its TM31 Thermomix appliance, which the company knew about.
Source: ACCC (2018)
Fined $79k for misleading consumers
In 2025 this company paid $79,200 in penalties after the ACCC issued it with four infringement notices for allegedly making false or misleading representations to consumers online, suggesting two of its household appliances were endorsed by the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS).
Source: ACCC (2025)
Vorwerk SE & Co KG
Information
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.
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Company Details

Type:
Wholly-owned subsidiary
Revenue:
109 million AUD (2023)
Employees:
160 (2023)

Contact Details

Address:
30 Ledgar Rd, Balcatta, WA, 6021, Australia
Freecall:
1800 004 838
Website:
www.thermomix.com.au

Products / Brands

Vorwerk Australia
Kobold Vacuum Cleaners
Thermomix Small Kitchen Appliances