Holmes Products
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Holmes Products Corp. or Holmes Group is a company based in Milford, Massachusetts, that produces mechanical fans, space heaters, and humidifiers.
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| Industry | Consumer products |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1982[1] |
| Founder | Jordan Kahn |
| Products | Home appliances |
| Parent | Newell Brands |
| Website | www |
History
Holmes Products was founded by Jordan Kahn in 1982.[1][2] In 2005, Berkshire Partners, Holmes' parent company, sold Holmes Products to Jarden Corporation for US$625.9 million. At the time of the sale, the brands of Holmes included Rival (acquired in 1999[3]), Crock-Pot, Bionaire and White Mountain.[2] In 2015, Jaden Corporation was combined into Newell Brands and operates under Sunbeam Products, Inc. It licenses its fans to SEG Products, a Montreal based consumer goods company. [4][5]
