Saeco

Saeco

Saeco is an Italian manufacturer of espresso machines and other electrical goods, head quartered near Bologna. The company was founded by Sergio Zappella and Arthur Schmed in 1981. In 1985 they launched the first completely automatic espresso machine for domestic use and in 1999 they bought the historic brand of Gaggia. In May 2009, the company board agreed to a purchase offer from Dutch manufacturer Philips, owner of the Senseo coffee system, subject to shareholder and bank approval.

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Founded:1981
Headquarters:Bologna, Italy

Headquarters of Saeco

Bologna
Bologna
Population:373,170

Bologna ; Emilian: Bulåggna pronounced [buˈləɲɲa]; Latin: Bononia is the principal city of the Emilia-Romagna Region in Northern Italy. Bologna is a lively and cosmopolitan Italian college city, with spectacular history, art, cuisine, music, and culture. It is the seventh...
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Divisions of Saeco

Division Name
Gaggia
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Parent company of Saeco

Philips
Philips
Headquarters:Amsterdam
Founded:1891

Koninklijke Philips Electronics N.V. is a Dutch multinational electronics company headquartered in Amsterdam. It was founded in Eindhoven in 1891 by Gerard Philips and his father Frederik. Philips had revenues of €25.42 billion in 2010, making it one of the largest electronics companies in the world. It employs around 114,500 people across more than 60 countries. Philips is organized into three main divisions: Philips Consumer...
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Frequently Asked Questions

  • Q:
    During which year was Saeco founded?
  • A:
    The company was founded in 1981.
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