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A History of Kenwood

Kenwood was first established in 1947 by the entrepreneur Kenneth Wood. Over fifty years later, it is now a public limited company and a well-known household name. Over 75% of its products are exported and sold through numerous Kenwood subsidiaries and a wide distributor network in over 80 countries.

Kenwood has wholly owned manufacturing facilities in the UK, Italy and China. Its headquarters is located in Havant, Hampshire, UK and it manages its Far East operations from a permanent base in Hong Kong.

Investment in research and design has developed a wide range of kitchen appliances which lead many European market sectors. Kenwood is the leading brand within the "food preparation" market and is fast establishing itself within the "kitchen essential" sectors.

Since the 1950s, Kenwood has been renowned for producing the high quality, reliable and stylish products. Kenwood is committed to maintaining this standard with its next generation.

Kenwood's company-wide strategic objective is to be a marketing-driven organization. It will meet today's consumer needs through researching, developing and manufacturing innovative products which offer supreme quality and value.

Click here to see milestones throughout Kenwood History

Company Founder Kenneth Wood 1947

Company
Founder
Kenneth
Wood
1947

First Kenwood Product: Turnover Toaster (A100) 1947

First Kenwood
Product:
Turnover
Toaster
(A100)
1947

First Kenwood Chef: (A700) 1950

First
Kenwood
Chef:
(A700)
1950