Moulinex Optigrill Optimo microwave oven

The Moulinex Optigrill Optimo is a versatile kitchen appliance from the renowned French brand Moulinex, which has been a staple in European kitchens for nearly a century. This specific model often combines microwave functionality with grill features, reflecting the brand's long-standing focus on simplifying home cooking.

Moulinex was founded in 1937 by Jean Mantelet in France, following the success of his 1932 invention, the 'Moulin-Légumes' food mill. While the brand was once an independent powerhouse, it faced financial difficulties in the late 1990s and was ultimately acquired in 2001 by Groupe SEB, another French conglomerate and the world leader in small household appliances.

Today, Moulinex products are part of a global manufacturing network. While the brand's engineering and design heritage remain deeply rooted in France, manufacturing for various appliance lines, including microwaves and mini-ovens, is distributed across Groupe SEB's facilities worldwide, particularly in France and China, to balance cost and distribution efficiency.