Krups is a German kitchen appliance manufacturer. It is part of the Groupe SEB. It is named after its founder, Robert Krups.

The company produces a large variety of household appliances such as coffee makers, toasters, blenders, kettles, waffle makers, egg cookers, hand mixers, food processors, etc.

History

thumb|180px|Krups juicer

thumb|180px|Krups "Vivo F880" espresso maker

thumb|180px|Krups coffee grinder (European market)

thumb|180px|Krups weighing scales (made in Ireland)

The company began in 1846 manufacturing precision scales and mainly industrial balances, in Wald, now a district of Solingen in North Rhine-Westphalia. This was the company's principal product for the next 110 years.

See also

  • Trojan Room coffee pot

References

Bibliography

  • Kevin N. Otto, Kristin L. Wood. Product Design. Pearson Education India. 978817758821. pp281
  • Robert Krups, North America 1986. Krups / 10 years in America: Quality... by design, 86/87. 32 pages/.
  • Official website