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21 Another record-breaking year
Commenting on the 2011 results, Thierry de La Tour d’Artaise, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Groupe SEB, said: “Following 2010, a year in which Groupe SEB’s results reached an exceptional level in markets that were generally buoyant, the environment was more contrasted in 2011. Despite more volatile and complex...
20 Additional information
Letter of Supor to consumers - 20/01/2012
17 Information about the quality of SUPOR products
A report broadcast on the China Central Television (CCTV) network on 16 February 2012 raised questions about the quality of certain Supor cookware items intended for the domestic market by referring to the amount of manganese in some of the stainless steel used. Further to this broadcasting, Groupe SEB saw its share price drop significantly...
26 T-fal Kettles are a hit with Japanese moms
In Japan, T-fal’s range of kettles has won a "Best Mother’s Selection Award" which recognizes products and services singled out every year by the members of the NPO, the Japanese Mothers' Association, for their convenience. After the votes of 160,000 mothers, T-fal’s Justine, Vitesse Plus, Aprecia and...
18 Groupe SEB wins the National Corporate Citizen Award for 2011
The Groupe SEB Foundation's work in skills sharing, labor force reentry and social reintegration earned the Group the accolades of the jury of the 2011 National Corporate Citizen Award, in the Large Company category. The award ceremony was held on December 14 at the Senate in Paris. Created by the CIDAN (Civisme Défense Arm...
17 Solid revenue growth in 2011, a satisfactory end of the year
Revenue up 8.6% to €3,965 million Like-for-like growth of 6.9% (at constant scope of consolidation and exchange rates) In the end, business remained firm in the fourth quarter, rising 4.7% like-for-like In 2011, the economic climate became gradually more difficult during the year. In the second half, most...
16 1 000th LifeStore opens in China
Consumers flocked to buy cookware and small domestic electrical appliances at Supor’s thousandth LifeStore which opened in Lin Yi Ju Nan (Shandong Province) on December13. A dedicated Supor team has been developing the LifeStore business in China since 2006. For the past three years, stores have been opening at a rhythm of one every one...
04 Silence Force® Extreme wins a Silver Decibel
Rowenta has won a “Silver Decibel” in the “Products and new Technologies” category for its Silence Force® Extreme "which boasts a noise level of 62 dB (A), which is unheard of for this type of appliance. The Golden Decibels award is organized by the French National Noise Council in conjunction with the...
21 Groupe SEB wins Gold Finance and Law Trophy
Groupe SEB is among the award winners of the Law and Finance Trophies for 2011. It scooped the gold trophy for the “Best Industrial Property Department" in the “Legal Department Management” category. Every year, several juries made up of professionals single out individuals who have made the greatest contribution to...
19 Continued Expansion in Emerging Economies: New Acquisition in India and Increased Equity...
On 16 December 2011, Groupe SEB acquired a majority interest in Maharaja Whiteline, a leading producer of small electrical appliances in India. The transaction gives SEB a 55% interest in the company, with the remaining shares held by its founder Harish Kumar and his family. Harish Kumar will continue to serve as Chairman and Chief Executive...