Consumer trends
The Electrolux Infinity refrigerator has a Linux-based touch screen on the top door, which is getting attention from computer devotees all around the world.
Electrolux Vac from the Sea takes home five prestigious European PR awards
Electrolux Vac from the Sea campaign is the winner of five European PR Awards: Two European Excellence Awards and three Eurobest Awards.
Keyhole hob and Ebony kitchen collection get design awards in Singapore
The Electrolux Keyhole hob and the Electrolux Ebony kitchen collection have picked up two golds at the Singapore Design Awards 2010.
Electrolux presents nutrient control concept inspired by space tech
At the Sustainability Space Day at the Expo 2010 in Shanghai, China, Electrolux presented the innovative nutrient control concept, inspired by technology and learnings from the aerospace industry.
Electrolux unveils five Vacs from the Sea
Electrolux is unveiling five vacuum cleaners made from plastic waste collected from the world’s oceans.
Electrolux launches greenest vac range on the market
Throughout Europe, Electrolux is currently rolling out its new range of five green vacuum cleaners — UltraOne, UltraSilencer, UltraActive, ErgoSpace and Jetmaxx.
Dishwashers part of solution to prevent water scarcity
Beginning of August means full summer in the Northern hemisphere. In large parts of the world the water scarcity becomes particularly alarming this time of the year.
Swedes less likely to load their dishwashers to full capacity
Did you know that Swedes are less likely to fully load their dishwashers and washing machines? Or that the Dutch are the most likely to turn off their electrical appliances, rather than leave them on standby mode?
Electrolux En:V barbecue wins Australian International Design Award
The Electrolux En:V barbecue has won the prestigious Australian International Design Award – the first Electrolux product to do so.
Electrolux innovates again – the quietest blender ever
If you think your blender makes too much noise, the Electrolux Powermix Silent is for you. Ten times quieter than the average blender, it's the quiestest on the market.
Electrolux featured in Taschen’s “Product Design in the Sustainable Era” book
Several Electrolux and AEG-Electrolux products as well as Electrolux Design Lab concept products are showcased in 12 pages of Taschen’s "Product Design in the Sustainable Era" book, that was released last week.
Electrolux to create vacuum cleaners from plastic harvested from polluted oceans
Electrolux just launched its “Vac from the Sea” initiative to get plastic waste out of the world’s oceans and into home appliances made of recycled plastic.
Trend review from Eurocucina 2010
The Milan Furniture Fair that took place in April is Europe's largest kitchen and furniture show. Thomas Johansson, Design Director within Electrolux, reveals his impressions of the most striking trends from the fair.
A dishwasher designed for the 21st century
Based on thousands of hours of consumer observation and interviews across Europe, the dishwashers offer bigger capacity, better washing results and use less water and energy, meeting today’s consumer needs.
Electrolux supports Shanghai World Expo, opens Beijing store
Electrolux is playing a prominent role in the Swedish pavilion at the Shanghai World Expo, and also recently opened an Electrolux flagship store in Beijing.
Electrolux launches design concept to commemorate Swedish royal wedding
To commemorate the wedding between the Swedish Crown Princess Victoria and Mr Daniel Westling on June 19, Electrolux has developed the new “Swedish Crowns” design concept.
Washing Machine named 12th Most Important Invention Ever
Four household appliances are amongst the top 25 inventions in the world, according to 4,000 adults in the UK, aged between 18 and 65.
Planning a party was never so easy with Dinner Explorer
Need inspiration for a dinner or party? Try the new Electrolux tool Dinner Explorer, a website with more than 50 party ideas, complete with menus, decorations, music playlists, drinks, activities and shopping lists.
Electrolux presents Shine – a new concept of wall compact washing machines
At the kitchen fair Eurocucina 2010 in Milan, Electrolux has presented the Shine washing machine concepts, with one of the concepts being a wall mounted version integrated nicely with the other bathroom cupboards.
Electrolux Design Barometer – Designs For Life
An Electrolux survey carried out at the recent Stockholm DesignBoost event (12th February 2010) asked attendees, including designers, architects and planners what their thoughts were on the predicted rise of urbanisation.
Ergorapido has best performance in category, according to independent test institute
Electrolux vacuum cleaner Ergorapido outperformed its main competition in three of four categories, according to performance tests conducted by the independent German test institute SLG.
Electrolux Presents ‘Heart of the Home’ Kitchen Concept
The Electrolux 'Heart of the Home' is an integrated, personalised concept that renders the bulk of one's cooking utensils obsolete. Say goodbye to pots and pans and give a big warm welcome to digital recipes and emorphous surfaces thatdevelop social relationships and enhance our enjoyment of food.
Electrolux Launch Kitchen Concept at Designboost
Henrik Otto, Senior Vice President of Design at Electrolux will present an exciting new kitchen concept tomorrow (12.Feb.2010) at the DesignBoost forum in Sweden. Henrik Otto will also be joined in a “Space for Life” seminar by Ineke Hans, Karim Rashid, James Irvine and Ross Lovegrove (amongst others) to discuss the role of design in realising the potential benefits of increasing global urbanisation.
"Best in class"-blender is a savior when juice prices increase
Freezing temperatures in Florida have driven up prices for orange juice. Making your own juice can turn out to be a good alternative. In Brazil, famous for its fruit drinks, the juice preparation of an Electrolux blender has recently been awarded.
UltraOne wins iF product design award 2010
The UltraOne vacuum cleaner has received a prestigious iF product design award. Since the launch, the vac has received “Best in test” in consumer reviews in at least five countries.
UltraActive bagless vacuum cleaner: larger cleaning radius although 30% smaller
Electrolux has launched the UltraActive, a premium bagless vacuum cleaner designed to take the effort out of vacuuming. It takes up to 30% less space than typical full-sized bagless cleaners, weighs up to 20% less, produces up to 20% more airflow, and has a 12-meter action radius.