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Bauknecht was a brand in Germany and across Europe until, it was bought in the late 1970’s or early 1980’s from the founders sons The company passed into the hands of Philips who, at that time, where looking to reinforce and strengthen their line of appliances across Europe. Then in 1989, The Whirlpool Corporation and Philips formed a joint venture company, Whirlpool Europe B.V., to manufacture and market appliances in Europe. The Whirlpool Corporation became the sole owner of the venture two years later and inherited the Bauknecht brand name. Bauknecht’s original range of washing machines were extremely highly regarded in the industry for their exemplary build quality and longevity. Dishwashers were also regarded for their performance and build quality. Today the brand is used on a limited number of Whirlpool built appliances.