Russell Hobbs Glass Coffee Maker

Russell Hobbs is a prominent British household appliance brand founded in 1952 by William Russell and Peter Hobbs. The company became a pioneer in the industry by inventing the world's first automatic coffee percolator, the CP1, in its founding year, followed by the world's first automatic electric kettle in 1955. These innovations established the brand as a leader in kitchen technology within the United Kingdom.

Over the decades, the company undergone several ownership changes, moving from its original British founders to conglomerates like Tube Investments and Pifco. In 2010, the brand was acquired by Spectrum Brands Holdings, Inc., an American global consumer products company. While the brand maintains its design and engineering heritage in the UK, manufacturing has transitioned over time to facilities in China to leverage global production efficiencies. Today, Russell Hobbs remains a household name globally, known for stylish and functional small kitchen appliances.