Philips Wasserkocher HD9318/10

The Philips electric kettle shown here represents a brand with a storied history originating in the Netherlands. While Philips was founded in Eindhoven in 1891, the Domestic Appliances division, which handles kitchenware like this kettle, underwent a significant ownership change recently. In 2021, Royal Philips sold its Domestic Appliances business to Hillhouse Capital, a global investment firm. This division now operates under the name Versuni, though it continues to use the Philips brand name under a long-term license. Manufacturing for these small kitchen appliances typically takes place in China to leverage global supply chains, while the brand's design and heritage remain deeply rooted in European engineering traditions.