1910. Elektromekaniska is established in Stockholm.
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1901
AB Lux, Stockholm, is established. The company launches the Lux lamp – a kerosene lamp for outdoor use – which proves to be a tremendous sales success. The lamp is also used in lighthouses all over the world.
1908
Lux moves to a plant at Lilla Essingen in Stockholm. The company feels the competition from electric lighting and looks for new products.
1921. Model V is launched. It is regarded as the first step towards an easy to use vacuum cleaner for ordinary homes.
Read more1930. The first built-in refrigerator is launched, a compact product for the kitchenette in the small, modern apartments of the time.
Read moreHans Stråberg has served as President and CEO of AB Electrolux since April 2002. His priorities are clear: Product development based on consumer insight, establishing Electrolux as a truly global brand, cost efficiency, and...
Read moreThe Board of Directors consists of ten members, without deputies, who are elected by the Annual General Meeting for a period of one year.
Read moreIn addition to the President and CEO, Group Management includes the six sector heads, the four Group staff heads and the head of R&D, Purchasing and Manufacturing within Major Appliances.
Read moreElectrolux Annual Report 2009 was ranked number one – the best annual report in the world – in the latest edition of the “Annual Report on Annual Reports” by Report Watch. This is the...
Read moreBy supporting the construction of wells for the people of drought-ridden southern Sudan, Electrolux in Poland – and its consumers – are making life better for the people of Sudan.
Read moreHenrik Bergström has been appointed head of Floor Care & Small Appliances and Executive Vice President of AB Electrolux.
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