Electrolux is the most global manufacturer in the appliances sector, commanding strong positions in all regions. Electrolux is also the only player that offers solutions for both consumers and professional users. All product development in the Group is based on consumer insight. With innovative products under a strong brand in the premium segment and by leveraging the Group’s global strength and scope, Electrolux aims to create a platform for profitable growth.
Electrolux ambition is to become the best appliances company in the world as measured by shareholders, customers and employees.
Products and servicesThe Group’s process for consumer-driven product development is used in all new products. In recent years, a number of changes have been made to the process to further raise the level of ambition for what is delivered to consumers. BrandThe launch of innovative, Electrolux-branded products in Europe, North America and other markets worldwide has strengthened the Group’s position in the global premium segment. Commanding a significant position in the premium segment is a crucial component of the Group’s strategy for profitable growth. Operational excellenceElectrolux continues to adapt its manufacturing footprint and streamline operations to enhance productivity. The focus lies on global optimization of the business to further reduce costs and raise the rate of growth. Read more |
PeopleAn innovative culture and employees from diverse backgrounds create the ideal conditions for developing innovative products, finding new ways to work, solving problems and performing beyond expectations. SustainabilityTo achieve leadership in its industry, Electrolux intends to demonstrate how the company improves people’s lives by understanding their evolving needs and delivering smarter, more resource-efficient solutions. |
Strategy for growth
Global challenges
As a result of lifestyle changes, consumers are demanding products that simplify their lives and make cooking, garment care and cleaning more convenient. Rapid global urbanization means less space to live in. This trend, in turn, increases the need for quiet, compact household appliances that can be easily integrated into the rest of the home environment. A growing, affluent middle class, increasingly concentrated to urban areas, is boosting demands for more efficient use of the world’s resources. In only 15 years time, two-thirds of the world’s population will live in areas with limited water supply and there is a great concern about energy availability. New technology is required to meet these challenges.
Focus on growth
In order to outperform market growth, Electrolux continues to strengthen its positions in the premium segment, expand in profitable high-growth product categories, increase sales in growth regions and develop service and aftermarket operations. In addition to organic growth, opportunities exist for implementing the Group’s growth strategy more rapidly, through acquisitions or the establishment of business partnerships. In 2011, the Group implemented two strategically important acquisitions in rapidly growing markets that will ultimately contribute to higher organic growth.
