Verified Nov 2026
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Wuppertal, North Rhine-Westphalia
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Since 1883
Vorwerk Group is a family-owned corporate group headquartered in Wuppertal, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany, founded in 1883. It employs roughly 5,000 to 10,000 people and sells household and consumer products, including the Thermomix kitchen appliance and the Kobold vacuum cleaner, largely through a direct sales model. Its industry footprint spans consumer goods, appliances, automotive, electric vehicles, renewable energy and industrial equipment. In June 2026 the company closed the acquisition of 100% of Vorwerk Romania Management, its exclusive Thermomix and Kobold distributor in Romania.
Vorwerk Group at a glance
Revenue
$1-5B
Est. band
Employees
5,000-10,000
Founded
1883
Headquarters
Wuppertal, North Rhine-Westphalia
Certifications
IATF 16949 · ISO 14001 · ISO 45001
Industries
Automotive
Electric Vehicles
Appliance
Renewable Energy
Industrial Equipment
Consumer Goods
STABILITY SIGNALS
Established & active
143 years in operation (founded 1883).
Holds IATF 16949, ISO 14001, ISO 45001 certification(s) per public sources.
Overview
Vorwerk Group is a family-owned corporate group headquartered in Wuppertal, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany, founded in 1883. It employs roughly 5,000 to 10,000 people and sells household and consumer products, including the Thermomix kitchen appliance and the Kobold vacuum cleaner, largely through a direct sales model. Its industry footprint spans consumer goods, appliances, automotive, electric vehicles, renewable energy and industrial equipment. In June 2026 the company closed the acquisition of 100% of Vorwerk Romania Management, its exclusive Thermomix and Kobold distributor in Romania.
At a glance
Attribute | Detail |
|---|---|
Founded | 1883 |
Headquarters | Wuppertal, North Rhine-Westphalia |
Employees | 5,000-10,000 |
Revenue | $1-5B (estimated) |
Certifications | IATF 16949 · ISO 14001 · ISO 45001 |
What Vorwerk Group makes
The company holds IATF 16949, ISO 14001 and ISO 45001 certifications, and its product range includes the Thermomix and Kobold lines along with JAFRA cosmetics.
Products and capabilities described on the company's own site include Assembly (source: vorwerk-group.com).
Certifications
Vorwerk Group is associated with the following certifications in public sources. Confirm the certified scope for the specific plant producing your part:
IATF 16949 — vorwerk-autotec.de
ISO 14001 — vorwerk-autotec.de
ISO 45001 — vorwerk-autotec.de
Latest developments
2026-09-29 — IDEC construit un centre logistique pour VORWERK (idec-ingenierie.com)
2026-07-03 — Very proud to share an important milestone: on 30 June 2026, we closed the acquisition of 100% of the shares in Vorwerk Romania Management, the exclusive Thermomix and Kobold distributor in Romania. | Felix Huber, CFA (linkedin.com)
2026-05-21 — The strength of direct sales and a global community / Vorwerk increases 2025 revenue ... | Presseportal (presseportal.de)
2026-03-18 — Vorwerk Thermomix® cooking up jobs in Victoria - Invest Victoria (vic.gov.au)
2025-07-29 — La troisième unité eurélienne de Vorwerk ouvrira en septembre 2027 | Lettre Valloire (lettrevalloire.com)
2025-05-23 — En Eure-et-Loir, le producteur du Thermomix Vorwerk investit 29 millions d’euros dans un nouveau centre logistique (usinenouvelle.com)
Facilities
Vorwerk Group is headquartered in Wuppertal, North Rhine-Westphalia. Public sources also reference these locations:
France — directsellingnews.com
Company details
Vorwerk is family-owned, reports an estimated revenue band of $1-5 billion, and a third French production unit in the Eurélien area is scheduled to open in September 2027. Vorwerk Group was founded in 1883, has an estimated 5,000-10,000 employees, and is headquartered in Wuppertal, North Rhine-Westphalia. On the LightSource stability read it is rated "Established & active": 143 years in operation (founded 1883). Holds IATF 16949, ISO 14001, ISO 45001 certification(s) per public sources.
Frequently asked questions
What does Vorwerk Group do?
Vorwerk Group is a family-owned corporate group headquartered in Wuppertal, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany, founded in 1883. It employs roughly 5,000 to 10,000 people and sells household and consumer products, including the Thermomix kitchen appliance and the Kobold vacuum cleaner, largely through a direct sales model. Its industry footprint spans consumer goods, appliances, automotive, electric vehicles, renewable energy and industrial equipment. In June 2026 the company closed the acquisition of 100% of Vorwerk Romania Management, its exclusive Thermomix and Kobold distributor in Romania.
Where is Vorwerk Group headquartered?
Vorwerk Group is headquartered in Wuppertal, North Rhine-Westphalia (38 Rauental, Wuppertal, North Rhine-Westphalia, 42289).
When was Vorwerk Group founded?
Vorwerk Group was founded in 1883.
How big is Vorwerk Group?
Vorwerk Group has an estimated 5,000-10,000 employees, with revenue in the $1-5B range (estimated).
What certifications does Vorwerk Group hold?
Vorwerk Group lists IATF 16949 · ISO 14001 · ISO 45001 on its website. Confirm the certified scope for the specific plant producing your part.
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Location & contact
Phone
+49 20 25640
Certification
IATF 16949 · ISO 14001 · ISO 45001
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