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| Company type | Subsidiary |
|---|---|
| Industry | Consumer Goods |
| Founded | 1971 |
| Founder | Carl Sontheimer |
| Headquarters | , U.S. |
| Products | Cookware, ovenware, kitchen tools, kitchen accessories |
| Parent | Conair Corporation (1989-present) |
| Website | cuisinart |
Cuisinart (/ˈkwiːzɪnɑːrt/ kwee-zin-art) is an American kitchen appliance and cookware brand owned by Conair Corporation. Cuisinart was founded in 1971 by Carl Sontheimer and initially produced food processors, which were introduced at a food show in Chicago in 1973.[1] The name "Cuisinart" became synonymous with "food processor." The brand's name is a portmanteau of "cuisine" and "art." Cuisinart was purchased by Conair Corporation in 1989.[2]
- ^ Thomas, Robert McG. Jr. (March 26, 1998). "C. G. Sontheimer, Cuisinart Backer, Dies at 83". The New York Times. ISSN 0362-4331. Retrieved December 8, 2018.
- ^ "Conair Buys Cuisinart Line". The New York Times. December 28, 1989. ISSN 0362-4331. Retrieved December 8, 2018.