In June 2004, the company paid $273.2 million for OXO International, a New York designer and maker of household tools. In January 2011, the company announced it has completed the acquisition of Kaz, Inc. for $271.5 million. Kaz provides consumer products serving health care and home environment needs including body thermometers, humidifiers, fans, and other products primarily under the Vicks, Braun and Honeywell brands, as well as products under owned brands like Stinger, Softheat, and Kaz. In January 2012, Kaz acquired the PUR water purification products business from The Procter & Gamble Company.