SINCE 1952

At the heart of homes.

For more than 70 years, Russell Hobbs has been
creating appliances designed to make everyday
life a little easier, a little smarter and a lot
more enjoyable.

We don't just make appliances.

We make every day moments easier.

It started with a kettle.

1952

Bill Russell and Peter Hobbs
establish Russell Hobbs.

1955

The K1 becomes the world's
first automatic electric kettle.

Russell Hobbs MILESTONES

Explore some of the key moments in our journey.

  1. 1952

    Bill Russell and Peter Hobbs form "Russell Hobbs" and the first coffee maker with keep warm function.

    1952 — Bill Russell and Peter Hobbs form "Russell Hobbs" and the first coffee maker with keep warm function.

  2. 1955

    The K1 kettle is launched as the world’s first ever automatic electric kettle.

    1955 — The K1 kettle is launched as the world’s first ever automatic electric kettle.

  3. 1960

    The K2 kettle is launched, succeeding the K1 and becomes the most popular kettle through the 1960’s and 1970’s.

    1960 — The K2 kettle is launched, succeeding the K1 and becomes the most popular kettle through the 1960’s and 1970’s.

  4. 1963

    Production moved to Blythe Bridge in Staffordshire.

    1963 — Production moved to Blythe Bridge in Staffordshire.

  5. 1967

    Russell Hobbs produces over 5 million products

    1967 — Russell Hobbs produces over 5 million products

  6. 1975

    Production reaches the 1 million mark.

    1975 — Production reaches the 1 million mark.

  7. 1977

    Chelsea Tea Machine introduced, with its revolutionary single pot system.

    1977 — Chelsea Tea Machine introduced, with its revolutionary single pot system.

  8. 1980

    Russell Hobbs recognised as the world’s leading kettle producer and UK No1 for coffee and toasters.

    1980 — Russell Hobbs recognised as the world’s leading kettle producer and UK No1 for coffee and toasters.

  9. 1991

    Russell Hobbs brand is acquired by the Pifco Group

    1991 — Russell Hobbs brand is acquired by the Pifco Group

  10. 1995

    Millennium kettle launched with a British made, OPTEC disk and becomes the fastest boiling kettle

    1995 — Millennium kettle launched with a British made, OPTEC disk and becomes the fastest boiling kettle

  11. 1996

    Classic toaster is launched and soon becomes the UK’s best selling toaster. It is now the best selling toaster in history

    1996 — Classic toaster is launched and soon becomes the UK’s best selling toaster. It is now the best selling toaster in history

  12. 2000

    Montana kettle first produced and becomes the best selling kettle in the UK.

    2000 — Montana kettle first produced and becomes the best selling kettle in the UK.

  13. 2004

    Award winning “Glass-line” range launched.

    2004 — Award winning “Glass-line” range launched.

  14. 2005

    Russell Hobbs celebrates its 50th anniversary of the world’s first automatic kettle at the Ritz with Peter Hobbs as special VIP guest.

    2005 — Russell Hobbs celebrates its 50th anniversary of the world’s first automatic kettle at the Ritz with Peter Hobbs as special VIP guest.

  15. 2006

    Thermocolour becomes the world’s first colour changing iron, taking Russell Hobbs to No1 irons brand.

    2006 — Thermocolour becomes the world’s first colour changing iron, taking Russell Hobbs to No1 irons brand.

  16. 2008

    Montana kettles and Classic toaster break through the 4m sales barrier.

    2008 — Montana kettles and Classic toaster break through the 4m sales barrier.

  17. 2009

    Glass Touch launched as the first ever touch control kettle.

    2009 — Glass Touch launched as the first ever touch control kettle.

  18. 2010

    50th Anniversary of the K2 kettle in July 10th Anniversary of the Montana kettle Quick2 Toast is launched alongside Quick2 Boil, becoming the world’s fastest domestic toaster. Russell Hobbs launch “Easyfill” - a unique steam iron which has a special back-filling base for water.

    2010 — 50th Anniversary of the K2 kettle in July 10th Anniversary of the Montana kettle Quick2 Toast is launched alongside Quick2 Boil, becoming the world’s fastest domestic toaster. Russell Hobbs launch “Easyfill” - a unique steam iron which has a special back-filling base for water.

For every home. For every day

For whatever comes next.



Thank you for letting Russell Hobbs be part of your story.

Here’s to making every moment at home a little easier, every day.