SharkNinja (officially, SharkNinja Operating LLC) is an American designer, marketer and distributor of home devices and appliances.
It is based in
Needham,
Massachusetts
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near
Boston
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. The company's name is formed by combining its two primary brands: Shark, which mainly produces
vacuum cleaner
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The dirt is collected by either a ...
s and similar devices; and Ninja, which focuses on kitchen appliances such as
blender
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s,
multicooker
A multicooker (also written "multi cooker") is an electric kitchen appliance for automated cooking using a timer. A typical multicooker is able to boil, simmer, bake, fry, deep fry, grill roast, stew, steam and brown food.
The device is oper ...
s,
air fryer
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s, and
coffee maker
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s.
History and description
Formerly established as Euro-Pro Operating LLC in 1994, the company changed its name in 2015 to capitalize on its brand names' prominence and popularity.
In 2013 the company registered an entity in the
United Kingdom
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and began selling products under the Shark brand.
In 2017 the company was acquired by CDH Private Equity from Weston Presidio and American Capital.
, it has offices in ten countries and holds over 550 patents, used in over 150 products.
Products
Shark
*Vacuum Cleaners
**Handheld Vacuums
**Robot Vacuums
**Stick Vacuums (corded and cordless)
**Upright Vacuums
**Cylinder Vacuums
*Steam Irons
*Steam Mops
*Air Purifier
*Hair Dryer
Ninja
*Air fryer
*Blenders
*Coffee and tea makers
*Food processors
*Multicookers
*Toaster oven/air fryer
*Cookware
*Ice cream maker
References
Vacuum cleaner manufacturers
American companies established in 1993
Home appliance manufacturers of the United States
Electronics companies established in 1993
Infomercials
Needham, Massachusetts
Companies based in Norfolk County, Massachusetts
Robotics companies of the United States
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