Who owns Kraus depends on which Kraus you mean, because Kraus is a common surname and brand name, but the most well-known Kraus in plumbing is Kraus USA, which is owned by its founder Michael Karetnick. Kraus USA is a privately held American company headquartered in Port Washington, New York, founded in 2007 by Israeli-American entrepreneur Michael Karetnick, who remains the owner and CEO. Kraus USA started as an online kitchen sink company and has grown into a major US brand selling kitchen sinks, faucets, and bathroom vanities at Home Depot, Lowe's, Amazon, and Wayfair. It is not owned by Masco which owns Delta, not by Fortune Brands which owns Moen, and not by Kohler Company. It remains independent. If you mean Kraus jeans, there are several Kraus jeans brands owned by different textile companies, mostly in Europe and India, and ownership varies. If you mean Kraus as a surname, it is a family name, not owned. In the context of faucets and sinks, Kraus USA is owned by Michael Karetnick. The company designs in New York and manufactures overseas, primarily in China, under strict quality control. It has expanded to include sub-brands like Viva, Oletto, and Luna. So for the plumbing brand most people ask about, Kraus USA is privately owned by its founder Michael Karetnick.
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