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Pitsos

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Greek home appliance company based in Athens, founded in 18651

Pitsos A.E. (Πίτσος) was founded in Athens in 1865 and began as a company manufacturing small household appliances and oil heaters. In 1959 it began production of fridges in a new factory; it soon invested heavily on the development and production of a wide range of modern home appliances, including TV sets. Other metal structures, including 3-wheel pickup trucks were also produced.2 It employed 1,400 people in 2014.1 It is part of BSH Hausgeräte GmbH.1 Wikipedia text CC BY-SA 4.0

Last updated Oct 21, 2026.

Overview

1865Founded1

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Pitsos A.E. (Πίτσος) was founded in Athens in 1865 and began as a company manufacturing small household appliances and oil heaters. In 1959 it began production of fridges in a new factory; it soon invested heavily on the development and production of a wide range of modern home appliances, including TV sets. Other metal structures, including 3-wheel pickup trucks were also produced. In 1976 it was bought by Bosch-Siemens Hausgeräte GmbH. In 1996 was rebranded to "BSH A.B.E. Ikiakon Syskeyon". Gaggenau and Neff joined the group in 1998 and 2002 respectively. The company was rebranded to "BSH Home Appliances" ("BSH Ikiakes Syskeves A.B.E"). It then boasted a leading position in the Greek household appliances market with a market share of approximately 40%. Its revenue reached €308 Million in 2005. Approximately one third of the total revenue came from exports mainly to Europe and the Middle East.2

Corporate structure

Pitsos is part of a group headed by Robert Bosch. 63 entities, 18 countries on record. Switch between the flow chart and the network, and select any entity to see its details.

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Products and brands

  • air conditioner
  • dishwasher
  • exhaust hood
  • kitchen
  • kitchen cabinet
  • microwave oven
  • refrigerator
  • washing machine

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Subsidiaries and ownership

Parent company

Owners

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Employees over time

  • 20141,4001

Timeline

  1. 1865Founded Founded1

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