Miele & Cie. founded in Gütersloh (1899)

Miele & Cie. was founded in Gütersloh, Germany, in July 1899 by Carl Miele and Reinhard Zinkann. The company established its trademark on 1 July 1899. It remains a family-owned business with ownership split between the Miele and Zinkann families.

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Background and detail

Background. Miele is a German manufacturer of high-end domestic appliances headquartered in Gütersloh, located in the Ostwestfalen-Lippe region. The city is an administrative centre in North Rhine-Westphalia. Miele is best known in the district as an appliance manufacturer with significant local employment.

Founders. The company was founded by Carl Miele and Reinhard Zinkann. Carl Miele supervised manufacturing personally, while Reinhard Zinkann apprenticed and handled finances and sales. The company has always been family-owned, with the Miele family holding 51.1% and the Zinkann family owning 48.9%.

Trademark Establishment. The Miele trademark was established with the foundation of Miele & Cie. on 1 July 1899. This trademark appeared on all machines, nameplates, printed materials, and advertising produced by the company, marking the official start of the brand's commercial identity.

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