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Electrolux held its second Supplier Awards event on November 12, 2014, recognizing its top direct material suppliers for outstanding levels of quality, innovation, performance, service, cost, on-time delivery and sustainable practices.
Future Hunter-Gatherer wins Electrolux Design Lab 2014
Future Hunter-Gatherer, an educational grocery shopping experience inspired by nature, has won Electrolux Design Lab 2014. The winner was selected by an expert jury in front of an audience of 150 international journalists and bloggers at the Electric Venue in Paris, France.
Electrolux and Poggenpohl introduce pioneering kitchen concept
Electrolux Grand Cuisine and Poggenpohl have partnered to launch The Fourth Wall: a complete reimagining of the home kitchen that combines Poggenpohl’s design innovation with Electrolux Grand Cuisine which empowers the home cook with the tools of the professionals.
Innovative technology meets stunning design in new Electrolux kitchen tools
Electrolux has introduced the Masterpiece Collection®, a new, powerful range of small kitchen appliances, with technology based on expertise from some of the world’s best professional chefs.
Electrolux Announces Design Lab 2014 Finalists
In the future, salad could be made to taste like potato chips, towels cleaned in seconds and fashion created at home from plastic bottles, according to three of the finalists in the Electrolux Design Lab competition.
Electrolux selected for UN Global Compact 100 index
Electrolux has for the second year running been included as a constituent in the Global Compact 100, a stock index composed of companies which have signed the United Nations Global Compact.
Electrolux leads Household Durables in Dow Jones Sustainability Indices
Electrolux has been included in the prestigious Dow Jones Sustainability World Index (DJSI World) for 2014, and retained its position as Industry Leader in the Household Durables category for the eighth consecutive year. In this annual assessment, published by RobecoSAM, Electrolux was also included in DJSI Europe.
Electrolux presents the first AAAA vacuum cleaner in the market
Electrolux presents an AAAA-graded vacuum cleaner according to the new EU energy labeling and eco-design regulations. The new Electrolux UltraOne Quattro has A-grades for energy efficiency, dust-pickup on both carpet and hard floor, and on dust re-emission.
Electrolux Design Lab announces Top 35 semi-finalists
Electrolux Design Lab has entered its next stage, revealing the Top 35 finalists from over 1,700 entries in the 2014 competition. The futuristic concepts submitted by design students from all over the world come under the banner of this year's theme, 'Creating Healthy Homes'.
Electrolux dishwasher “closest to perfection ever”
Reviewed.com, an independent U.S. website testing appliances and electronics for consumers, bestowed an Editors’ Choice award and a 10.0, currently their highest rating, to the new Electrolux Stainless Steel Dishwasher with IQ-Touch™ Controls, saying it cleaned dishes better than any other machine the site had ever evaluated.
Small appliances from Electrolux sweep six Plus X Awards
The Electrolux Group has received six international Plus X Awards for its line of vacuum cleaners and small appliances, including three “Best Product of the Year” awards
New collection of small kitchen appliances
Electrolux continues to expand within small kitchen appliances. The new Expressionist Collection® is a premium range with a sleek, seamless, stainless steel design and intuitive, modern controls. It will be sold in Europe, Asia and North America.
Electrolux Design Lab Top 100+ are online
Innovative ideas from 43 countries around the world for the households of the future are now presented on the Electrolux Design Lab website.
Electrolux receives five Red Dot Awards for product design
Electrolux premium professional cooking range thermaline M2M and the vacuum cleaners Ergorapido, Ultracaptic, UltraOne and Rapido have all received 2014 Red Dot Awards.
Ergorapido: New third generation of Electrolux best-selling vacuum cleaner launched
A global success during the last ten years, sold in 70 markets, the third generation of the instant battery stick-cleaner Electrolux Ergorapido is now being launched around the world.
AEG explores the future of clothing in new documentary
Can we grow a dress in a vat of liquid? Has wearable tech arrived? In The Next Black, AEG travels the world to meet with some of the world’s most innovative people and companies to explore the future of clothing.
Electrolux showcases latest kitchen innovations at EuroCucina
Electrolux will host a roster of chefs at its EuroCucina exhibition space in Milan (April 8-11, 2014), offering visitors to the world’s largest kitchen trade and consumer fair the chance to taste Michelin star dining as they experience the latest kitchen innovations in context.
Using vacuum cleaners to investigate indoor pollution
Particle pollution is a global issue often associated with the outdoor environment. Shedding light on this problem from another perspective, Electrolux has initiated “The Invironment Project”.
Electrolux unveils new climate impact target in 2013 Sustainability Report
Electrolux has published the annual Sustainability Report for 2013, highlighting a new target to halve the Group’s CO2 impact by 2020 compared to 2005.
Electrolux in partnership with global chefs network Worldchefs
Electrolux has entered into a partnership with Worldchefs, the global network of chefs associations also known as WACS.
Electrolux Group wins sustainable product awards for kitchen and laundry appliances
The Electrolux Infinite Chef Collection, a set of premium cooking pans and accessories, has been awarded first prize in the Home Accessories category of the Green Product Award.
Electrolux appoints Lars Erikson as Head of Group Design
Electrolux has appointed Lars Erikson as new Head of Group Design effective immediately. He replaces Stefano Marzano who recently retired, and reports to Jan Brockmann, Chief Technology Officer, on a Group Management level.
Electrolux unveils new appliances for North America
The Electrolux Group has showcased its latest innovations for homes in North America at the 2014 Kitchen and Bath Industry Show (KBIS) in Las Vegas.
White Guide Global Gastronomy Award 2014 – in cooperation with Electrolux
For the eighth year running, the White Guide Global Gastronomy Award is presented to a creative chef of international prominence, who has become an example and inspiration within contemporary gastronomy.
Electrolux named Industry Leader in RobecoSAM annual rating
Electrolux has, for the third consecutive year, been ranked as Industry Leader Household Durables in RobecoSAM’s Sustainability Yearbook, an annual rating of companies’ sustainability performance.