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De’Longhi coffee, small appliances and global operating network
First published August 6, 2026 · Last verified August 6, 2026
A source-backed profile of De’Longhi, separating the consumer brand, listed group, controlling shareholder, regional companies, production network, channels and model-level buyer checks.
World Clean Biz is independent and is not affiliated with De’ Longhi S.p.A. Group-level portfolio and manufacturing disclosures do not identify the factory, origin, seller, importer or warrantor for every De’Longhi-branded product.
| Fact | Details |
|---|---|
| Legal entity scope | De’Longhi is the historic consumer brand of listed De’ Longhi S.p.A., but the brand name is not the contracting entity for every market. The group uses regional subsidiaries, its own plants and manufacturing or assembly partners. The seller, importer, legal manufacturer and warranty provider therefore remain entity-, model- and market-specific. |
| Ownership type | Part of De’ Longhi S.p.A. |
| Headquarters | Treviso, Italy (De’ Longhi S.p.A.) |
| Founded | De’Longhi traces its origins to 1902; the De’Longhi brand was created in 1974 |
| Official website | https://www.delonghi.com/en |
| Last verified | August 6, 2026 |
Company & Ownership
De’Longhi is a core consumer brand within listed De’ Longhi S.p.A. The group's 2025 annual report identifies De Longhi Industrial S.A. as the controlling parent. Other portfolio brands, licensed marks, regional subsidiaries, plants and partners must not be treated as interchangeable with the De’Longhi consumer brand or with the contracting entity for a specific order.
Parent company: De’ Longhi S.p.A.
Leadership
| Person | Role | Evidence note |
|---|---|---|
| Fabio de’ Longhi | Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, De’ Longhi S.p.A. | The group's current management page identifies Fabio de’ Longhi as Chairman and CEO. |
Product Portfolio
| Category | Positioning | Buyer relevance |
|---|---|---|
| Hot beverage and coffee appliances | Coffee is the center of the De’Longhi brand, including automatic and manual espresso machines, hot-beverage systems and related accessories. | Verify model code, beverage system, voltage, water treatment, consumables, local repair capability and commercial-use limitations. |
| Food preparation and cooking | Current De’Longhi ranges include kitchen appliances such as hot-air fryers and cooking products, while the wider group also operates other kitchen brands. | Distinguish the De’Longhi-branded range from Kenwood, Braun-licensed, Ariete and Nutribullet products and confirm the relevant seller and warranty terms. |
| Home comfort | The brand's current consumer scope includes portable heating, cooling and air-treatment products in selected markets. | Confirm destination availability, energy and refrigerant requirements, seasonal assortment, certification and service coverage. |
| Wider group appliance portfolio | De’ Longhi S.p.A.'s household division also includes Kenwood, Braun household products under licence, Ariete and Nutribullet; professional coffee brands form a separate division. | Do not attribute a portfolio brand's trademark, factory, specifications or channel obligations to De’Longhi without product-specific evidence. |
Manufacturing & Channels
Manufacturing & Supply Chain
| Evidence | Scope | Buyer check |
|---|---|---|
| The group's official profile states that products are manufactured in its own plants and through manufacturing and assembly partners, with all products tested according to group standards. | De’ Longhi Group production model across its portfolio; it does not assign every De’Longhi SKU to a factory | Request the exact legal manufacturer, production site, origin and applicable conformity documents for the contracted model. |
| The 2025 annual report describes six household-appliance production plants in Italy, Romania and China and three professional-coffee plants in Italy and Switzerland. | Group production footprint reported for 2025; household and professional divisions cover multiple brands | Do not infer a plant from category or country alone; match the model to factory and origin documentation. |
| The group reports dedicated research and development facilities and a global quality-control framework across internal and partner production. | Group-level R&D and quality system, not product-specific certification or supplier identity | Obtain current test reports and market certificates for the exact SKU and intended use. |
Markets & Channels
| Evidence | Scope | Buyer check |
|---|---|---|
| De’ Longhi Group reports commercial operations in more than 120 markets through over 50 commercial branches. | Group-wide international presence reported for 2025; product assortment and contracting entities vary | Identify the regional De’Longhi company or authorized distributor named on the quotation, invoice and warranty. |
| De’Longhi operates country-specific consumer sites and official where-to-buy pages that direct customers to selected retailers and local support. | Official regional consumer channels; dealer status and product availability are country-specific | Validate the seller through the relevant country site and retain evidence of authorization at the transaction date. |
| The group's 2025 reporting describes omnichannel distribution across retail, specialist, direct and digital routes. | Group-level distribution model across brands and markets | Confirm whether the proposed channel includes local warranty, spare parts and commercial invoice support for the exact product. |
Competitive Position
World Clean Biz assessment: De’Longhi has a focused consumer identity led by coffee and reinforced by kitchen and comfort appliances, supported by a wider multi-brand group. Buyers gain access to an established international network but still need to separate brand positioning from the legal maker, regional seller and warranty provider.
Company Developments
Verified Timeline
Fabio de’ Longhi appointed Chairman
The current governance record identifies Fabio de’ Longhi as Chairman while continuing as Chief Executive Officer.
Sources: [6]
De’ Longhi lists in Milan
The group's official history records its listing on the Milan stock exchange in 2001.
Sources: [3]
De’Longhi consumer brand created
The group's history identifies 1974 as the birth of the De’Longhi brand and its first branded product.
Industrial origins in Treviso
De’Longhi traces its origins to a family workshop established in Treviso in 1902.
Sources: [3]
Research Record
Sources
- Annual Financial Report 2025 — De’ Longhi S.p.A. · Published 2026 · Accessed Aug 6, 2026
- Group Profile — De’ Longhi S.p.A. · Accessed Aug 6, 2026
- Group History — De’ Longhi S.p.A. · Accessed Aug 6, 2026
- De’Longhi Brand — De’ Longhi S.p.A. · Accessed Aug 6, 2026
- Brand Portfolio — De’ Longhi S.p.A. · Accessed Aug 6, 2026
- Management — De’ Longhi S.p.A. · Accessed Aug 6, 2026
- Share Information — De’ Longhi S.p.A. · Accessed Aug 6, 2026
- Where to Buy — De’Longhi USA · Accessed Aug 6, 2026
First published: Aug 6, 2026
Last verified: Aug 6, 2026
Last material modification: Aug 6, 2026