Group News
The Electrolux Inspiro Oven has been voted one of six Good Housekeeping Institute Outstanding Products of the Year – winning the prestigious Good Housekeeping Consumer Award 2008 in the GHI Tried & Tested Category.
Air-o-Steam gas burner goes modular
The Air-o-Steam is based on a completely new and revamped gas burner. Central to the new design was a modular approach that yielded a dramatic decrease in the number of components used, from 35 in the old range (gaskets, swirlers, and pipes) to just eight in the new one. This has generated substantial cost reductions.
Electrolux donates washing machines to organization for homeless youth
Electrolux in the UK has donated 16 washing machines to Centrepoint, the leading UK charity working to improve the lives of homeless young people.
New green&clean dishwashers for professional kitchens
Ideal for small to medium-sized restaurants and hotels, for pubs, bars and quick service restaurants, the new Electrolux Professional Undercounter and Hood Type dishwashers consume less water and energy and can save money.
Live Big in a Small Space
Electrolux presents clever solutions for compact city living. Single households are the new trend in Europe. Increased divorce rates, young high-earners leaving home at an earlier age, and an ageing population result in single households representing nearly 30% of all households in Europe – with the majority living in the cities.
Hollywood stars love the Envirovac from Electrolux
The Electrolux Group's Eureka® branded envirovac™ faced the Hollywood paparazzi in advance of this year’s Emmy Awards and came away a winner!
New Hi-Tech Fridge from AEG-Electrolux
AEG-Electrolux Side-by-Side offers consumers latest technology in controlled cooling
New solution for loading and unloading dishwashers
According to research, consumers complain about loading and unloading their dishwashers. Electrolux now has some new features to help people with dishwasher hassles.
Dinner explorer makes you a star in the kitchen
Electrolux launches interactive party tool. Two thirds of Europeans (67%) entertain at home at least once a month and when they do, they want to impress their guests according to a recent survey by Electrolux.
Austrian design student wins Electrolux Design Lab 2008 with his concept “Flatshare”
Stefan Buchberger, from the University of Applied Arts, Vienna, Austria, has been chosen winner of the Electrolux Design Lab 2008 competition for inventing Flatshare. Flatshare is a modular fridge with individual compartments for people who live with several roommates.
Electrolux campaign clenches three marketing awards
Well represented among the big players, winning the top award. The M&M Awards is an annual benchmark of industry excellence in Europe's media and marketing arena, recognizing the most outstanding work in European media communications.
Electrolux names top experts to Design Lab jury
Design Lab jury shares a passion for design and technology. Electrolux, a leading household appliance innovator, has named four internationally-recognized experts to its Design Lab jury. They include fuseproject founder Yves Béhar, Axis FormLAB Design Director Jiao Mo, Senior Design Manager for Nokia Younghee Jung, and Sr VP of Global Design at Electrolux Henrik Otto. They will choose the winner of the Electrolux Design Lab 08, the sixth edition of this annual global design competition.
Colorful cleaning: Introducing the revamped Electrolux Twinclean vac
Three years after its original launch, Electrolux introduces an upgraded Twinclean featuring trendy new colors, a powerful 2000W motor and enhanced ergonomics.
Electrolux included in Dow Jones Sustainability World Index
Committed to cutting energy use. Electrolux has once again been included in the prestigious Dow Jones Sustainability World Index together with sustainability leaders from around the world.
Stefan Buchberger – At last: a fridge for people who live with several roommates
Austrian student’s modular fridge is a finalist in the Electrolux Design Lab 2008 competition.
Attila Sáfrány – Freshen clothes with Stratosphere instead of tossing them on the floor
Hungarian student’s sanitizing clothes rack is a finalist in the Electrolux Design Lab 2008 competition.
Sung Bae Chang – News, sports and weather wherever you are – on your toast
Korean student’s portable toaster-printer is a finalist in the Electrolux Design Lab 2008 competition.
Antoine Lebrun – Cook dinner in any room in the house
French student’s cooktop on wheels is a finalist in the Electrolux Design Lab 2008 competition.
Nojae Park – Cook a complete meal without leaving your desk
South Korean student’s kitchen in a drawer is a finalist in the Electrolux Design Lab 2008 competition.
Apor Püspöki – E-bag gets cooler step by step
Hungarian student’s kinetic energy-powered cooler bag is a finalist in the Electrolux Design Lab 2008 competition.
Adam Brodowski – Sook brings social networking to the kitchen
American student’s recipe generator is a finalist in the Electrolux Design Lab 2008 competition.
Matthias Pinkert – Small flat? Vesta cooktop saves space
German student’s fold-away cooktop is a finalist in the Electrolux Design Lab 2008 competition.
Guopeng Liang – iBasket combines laundry hamper with washing machine
Chinese student’s all-in-one laundry solution is a finalist in the Electrolux Design Lab 2008 competition.
Electrolux awarded “Best Annual Report” in the world
The Electrolux Annual Report for 2007 was ranked number one in the latest edition of the “Annual Report on Annual Reports” by Report Watch. Overall, 500 international listed companies were included in the ranking. The report is the only survey that ranks annual reports on a global basis.
Electrolux announces Design Lab finalists
Electrolux announces this year’s top nine Design Lab finalists in its global competition with the iGeneration theme.
For Ergorapido, the trend is drawn in black and white
Electrolux launches Special Editions of award-winning vacuum cleaner. Electrolux is launching high gloss black and high gloss white Special Editions of its Ergorapido 2in1, which recently won the 2008 Red Dot Design Award. This special edition of the cordless stick cleaner features a mirrored dust container and new metallic accents.
Electrolux to cut energy consumption by 15%
Meeting the climate challenge: Electrolux defines energy target for its operations. Growing concern over climate change will influence consumers’ purchasing choices and raise their expectations on how companies respond to the challenge. As part of its three-pronged approach to contribute to the solution, Electrolux is launching a Group-wide initiative to cut energy use.
Putting up with noise pollution
One in ten Europeans says that noisy domestic appliances are a problem. Only one in four seriously considered the noise factor when purchasing an appliance. A new AEG-Electrolux report is one of the most comprehensive surveys about noise ever undertaken in Europe.
Electrolux searching for 90 “Kitchen Stars”
To celebrate its 90th anniversary, 2009, global household appliance maker Electrolux is looking to identify 90 Electrolux kitchen owners across Europe – all with a special story to tell about when they felt like a star in their kitchen. The 90 Electrolux Kitchen Stars will be featured in a photo exhibition, an online gallery and a book.
Home of the future: ten safe bets
How will we be cooking, cleaning and washing in the future? Senior Industrial Designer Adam Szczepanowski gives an insight at the Grand Designs Live Home of the Future Seminar in the UK. Electrolux Senior Industrial Designer Adam Szczepanowski was a key speaker at the Grand Designs Live Home of the Future Seminar in London, UK.
Electrolux launches climate strategy
To create greater focus on our most energy-efficient appliances worldwide, Electrolux is launching a series of green product ranges.
New Wash & Dry from Electrolux Professional: Two machines in one
One machine can do both the washing and drying in this innovative product from Electrolux Professional. Known as the Wash & Dry, this new machine is a robust, performing and user friendly appliance. It’s being launched primarily to self service laundries and the hospital and hospitality sectors.
Electrolux receives green prize for Ultrasilencer Green vac
On May 14, 2008, Electrolux was awarded the prestigious Inspiration Prize by The Swedish Recycling Industry Association for the new Ultrasilencer Green vacuum cleaner. The Inspiration Prize has been awarded for the past three years to a company doing groundbreaking work with recycled materials. Previous winners include Patagonia (2007) and Ikea (2006).
Electrolux receives corporate social responsibility award
Swedish crown princess Victoria as she presents the award to Jens Schlyter och Mattias Rådström from Electrolux.Electrolux is awarded for best integration and transparency of corporate social responsibility in business operation and reporting.
Electrolux Professional snaps up prestigious innovation award
The US National Restaurant Association Restaurant, Hotel-Motel Show gave its prestigious 2008 Kitchen Innovations (KI) recognition to the Electrolux Professional and its S90 Full Surface Induction Range.
The greenest vac on the market is black
Ultrasilencer GreenElectrolux this month launched the Ultrasilencer Green, the most energy-efficient cleaner on the market made of recycled materials. Electrolux Ultrasilencer Green uses 33% less energy and is made with 55% recycled plastic.
Transforming a hotel bedroom into a laundry
When the Macdonald Cardrona Hotel Golf and Country Club was built in 2003, the decision was made to outsource all of the laundry. However, it was soon noticed that the laundry costs were considerably higher than some of the group’s other hotels.
Mass premium Electrolux appliances launched in North America
North America kitchenApril 3 was the official launch date of the new mass premium appliances branded Electrolux. A press conference was held in New York City.
World Water Day – Electrolux thinking outside the bottle
A mountain of plastic water bottles the size of the Eiffel Tower – that is how much bottled water Europeans consumes every year. This is a rough estimate by the global household appliance maker Electrolux based on the fact that out of the staggering number of 50 billion litres of mineral water consumed in Europe every year, 84% is sold in plastic bottles*.
Electrolux launches “auto-focus for chefs”
Intelligent oven secures great result at the push of one button. Electrolux is launching a revolutionary new oven called Inspiro, the first oven that thanks to a breakthrough heat management technique automatically selects the right heating mode based on the contents of the oven.
Introducing Sunny, the new washing machine works with solar-heated water
Electrolux continues to show its commitment to sustainable development, this time with the introduction of a new washer that runs with water heated by solar energy.
Successful white vac inspired by snow
A unique experiment produced amazing results: Electrolux manufactured a limited-edition premium vacuum cleaner designed by one of Sweden’s most influential designers and sold the product at a premium at special boutiques.
Electrolux recognized for performance in Sustainability Yearbook
Electrolux hits a sustainability homerun with three recognitions of performance in a recently published Sustainable Asset Management report ‘The Sustainability Yearbook 2008’. The Group received mention as a Gold Class Member, Sector Mover and Sector Leader.
Design for the Internet generation
Electrolux Design Lab 2008 invites industrial design students around the world to create tomorrow’s home appliances for the Internet generation, deadline May 30.
Electrolux Professional and WWF Italia to team up in 2008
Electrolux Professional and WWF Italia, one of the world’s largest environmental organizations, will collaborate in 2008 and promote the Electrolux Green Spirit product range of professional appliances, which are specially designed to reduce the impact on the environment.
China’s Design Space shines with high-profile events
Design Space by Electrolux in Shanghai has hosted several high profile events since it opened in November. It has even been used as the location for a TV ad shoot featuring an Olympic gold medalist.