Kärcher
German company known for its high-pressure cleaners / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Alfred Kärcher SE & Co. KG is a German family-owned company that operates worldwide and is known for its high-pressure cleaners, floor care equipment, parts cleaning systems, wash water treatment, military decontamination equipment and window vacuum cleaners.[2]
Kärcher | |
Company type | Public (SE & Co. KG) |
Industry | Manufacturing |
Founded | 2 January 1935; 89 years ago (1935-01-02) |
Founder | Alfred Kärcher |
Headquarters | Winnenden, Germany |
Area served | Worldwide |
Key people | Hartmut Jenner (Chief Executive Officer, Chairman of the Management Board) |
Products | Cleaning equipment, full cleaning systems |
Revenue | €2.578 billion (2019) |
Number of employees | 15,330 (2023)[1] |
Subsidiaries | Kärcher Futuretech, Kärcher New Venture, WOMA, Ringler, ISAL, Leuco, Max Holder, Zoi, interpool, SoniQ Services, Landa, Hotsy, Windsor, Cuda, Spraymart, Water Maze |
Website | www |
Headquartered in Winnenden, Germany, it produces both cleaning equipment and full cleaning systems. The company is the world market leader in cleaning technology and employs more than 15,000 people worldwide. In 2022, it posted sales revenues of €3.1 billion ($3.38 billion)[3] and sold more than 13 million machines. Kärcher has 150 subsidiaries in 80 countries. In 2020, Kärcher established its North American headquarters in Aurora, Colorado.[4]