Aarke Carbonator (sparkling water maker)

Product identification

The photographed device is an Aarke countertop carbonator — a stainless‑steel sparkling water maker designed for home use (commonly sold as the Aarke Carbonator / Carbonator Pro / Carbonator 3 family). (global.aarke.com)

Manufacturing & design

Aarke products are designed and engineered in Sweden but the finished units are manufactured/built in China; retailers and product pages consistently list "Designed in Sweden, built in China" or show "Made in China" on product specification listings. (somedesignstore.com)

Brand origin

Aarke was founded by industrial designers Jonas Groth and Carl Ljungh in Stockholm (brand established in the 2010s) and grew from a single, award‑winning carbonator into a premium kitchen‑appliance range. The company operates under Aarke AB. (global.aarke.com)

Ownership

Aarke AB was acquired by the Nordic private‑equity firm Altor Equity Partners in 2021; Altor remains the ultimate corporate owner and provides financial backing and strategic oversight from its Stockholm headquarters. (mergr.com)

Distribution & local presence

Aarke sells direct-to-consumer via regional webshops and through retail partners; in some markets (including the US) local distributor or entity names such as Aarke Inc have been used for customer service, warranty handling and returns—regional distributors and after‑sales channels vary by market. (bbb.org)