Tefal, the non-stick cookware inventor and world leader in cookware, is a registered trademark of Groupe SEB. Its portfolio is comprised of 20 highly reputed, differentiated and complementary brand names. Present in more than 120 countries, Groupe SEB is a leading manufacturer of small domestic equipment. At the end of year 2001, the partial takeover of Moulinex allows Groupe SEB to reinforce its positions and to suit even much better the needs of consumers thanks to the offer of worldwide brands Moulinex and Krups. TEFAL invented the non-stick frying pan and created the non-stick cookware category in 1954. Over the years,through organic growth and acquisitions, TEFAL has become the leading non-stick cookware maker worldwide and a world leader in pressure cookers, electrical cooking appliances (toasters, deep fryers, steamers, barbecues, grills, waffle makers, counter-top ovens, bread machine), appliances for relaxed dining (raclette grills, crêpe pans or electric woks, grill-stones, fondue or tajine sets), food and beverage preparation (food processors and choppers, mixers, blenders, filter and espresso coffee makers, electric kettles), home cleaning and comfort appliances (vacuum cleaners canister, bagless, hand-held, cordless, fans, radiators, mobile heating appliances).