Bowers & Wilkins
Computers and Electronics ManufacturingEngland, United Kingdom201-500 Employees
Bowers & Wilkins designs and manufactures high-performance audio gear, including headphones, loudspeakers, and wireless systems, with an emphasis on accurate and clear sound that mirrors the original recording. Its products are aimed at music enthusiasts worldwide and include collaborations with premium automakers such as BMW, McLaren Automotive, Maserati and Volvo Cars for in-car audio, as well as partnerships with Philips for OLED+ televisions. The company’s longstanding focus on innovation stems from a history in high-performance audio, anchored by an R&D laboratory founded by John Bowers in Steyning in 1976. Based in Worthing, England, the company sits within the computers and electronics manufacturing sector and has a workforce described in public sources as hundreds. In 2026, it announced the fifth generation of its most celebrated loudspeaker range, signaling ongoing product development and leadership in premium audio. The firm continues to engage with the high-end audio community through launches and events, reflecting a consistent emphasis on performance and design.