Bang & Olufsen luxury audio and television products

Bang & Olufsen (B&O) is an iconic Danish luxury-lifestyle brand specializing in high-end audio and visual products. Founded in 1925 by engineers Peter Bang and Svend Olufsen in Struer, Denmark, the company built its reputation on the innovative 'Eliminator,' which allowed radios to run on alternating current instead of batteries.

Today, Bang & Olufsen is a publicly traded company listed on the Nasdaq Copenhagen. While its soul and headquarters remain in Struer, Denmark—where specialized facilities like 'Factory 5' still handle high-precision aluminum craftsmanship—the brand leverages a global manufacturing network. Production occurs in multiple countries, including Denmark, the Czech Republic (via partners like Tymphany), and various specialized facilities in China and Asia to balance craftsmanship with global supply chain efficiency. In 2015, the automotive audio division was sold to Harman International (now a subsidiary of Samsung), though the consumer electronics business remains independent and publicly held.