Braun , one of the most feted of all the Electronic Brands , is the leading producer of household electrical appliances in the world. Braun , also known as GmbH Braun is world famous for the innovative and industrial designs and quality of its products. The far-famed products of Braun have been rated as excellent in various quality tests conducted by different consumer organizations. Braun has also received many International awards for its high-graded quality products.
Braun was established by Max Braun, an engineer in the year 1921 in Kronberg, close to Frankfurt am Main in Germany. Initially it was set up as an engineering store where electrical appliances like radio, audio equipments and slide projectors were manufactured. Among them the first-rate 'D'-series and the SK-4 record player became most renowned for their functionalist design. Since then Braun attracted worldwide attention as Germany's premiere radio manufacturing company and in 1935, Braun became a brand name!
From 1967 to 2005 Braun was owned by ‘The Gillette' and currently it is a fully owned subsidiary of Procter & Gamble.
Braun introduced the first electric shaver – S 50 which became famous worldwide for its advanced design. In the present age, the shaving and grooming appliances for men and hair styling and epilating devices for women are the branded products for which Braun is renowned! Altogether Braun offers 200 products under 10 categories. These include –
- Shaving and Grooming ( Dry shaving, replacement parts )
- Oral Care
- Beauty Care ( hair care and epilating devices )
- Heath and Wellness ( ear thermometers )
- Food and Drink (coffee grinders, coffee makers, blenders, toasters, juicers )
- Clocks and Calculators
- Irons
Braun products are available almost everywhere in the world.
