Vorwerk & Co. KG

Vorwerk & Co. KG is a German, family-owned diversified manufacturer headquartered in Wuppertal, founded in 1883. The company is best known for its direct-sales model and consumer products, including Kobold vacuum cleaners and the Thermomix multifunction kitchen appliance, alongside a longstanding business in floor coverings under the Vorwerk flooring brand.

While not a chemical producer, Vorwerk’s flooring activities involve materials engineering and processing of polymers, textiles, and adhesives for carpet and resilient floor products, linking the company to upstream chemical supply chains. Vorwerk operates internationally, with manufacturing and sales organizations in multiple markets, and complements its industrial activities with service and financing subsidiaries. The group focuses on product design, durability, and material performance in its appliance and flooring portfolios, reflecting ongoing development in polymers, surface treatments, and sustainable material use.