Braun is a corporation based in Kronberg, Germany. Established in 1921, Braun is a designer and manufacturer of small electric appliances, male and female grooming, hair care, kitchen, and household appliances. It operates as a subsidiary of Procter & Gamble. They also make electric water kettles, coffee makers, juicers, irons, hairdryers, stylers and curlers, infrared ear thermometers, blood pressure monitors, clocks and calculators. The assets of the firm are managed by the supervisory board.