Awards and Recognition

September 5, 2012

Electrolux Annual Report 2011 awarded the second best in the world

For the fifth year in a row Electrolux has placed among the top three best annual reports in the world by ReportWatch. Electrolux Annual Report 2011 rates second best of about 1,500 international annual reports.

August 22, 2012

Electrolux wins four Awards for Design Excellence in North America

Electrolux has been presented with four prestigious industry awards for product introductions by the Awards for Design Excellence.

August 17, 2012

Electrolux celebrates 100 years since launch of the LUX 1 vacuum cleaner

Electrolux celebrates 100 years since the launch of the LUX 1 vacuum cleaner. During the last century Electrolux has contributed to vacuum cleaner milestones and sold over 350 million vacs all over the world.

August 14, 2012

Electrolux Design Lab 2012 – 30 Semi-finalists presented

What do a washing machine you use like a hula hoop and an intelligent dish that transforms food into sound have in common? Two things: They are both semi-finalists in Electrolux Design Lab 2012 and both look to engage our senses in new and interesting ways.

July 16, 2012

Electrolux China’s innovative OuYu fridge clinches top honours

Electrolux China has won the Sina Digital Billboard 2011 – "Best Home Appliance Award" for the OuYu fridge, as voted by customers, members of the media and industry opinion leaders.

July 10, 2012

Electrolux named “Most innovative brand of the year 2012”

Plus X has named Electrolux the most innovative brand of the year in the product category small domestic appliances. On top of this several individual products received awards, such as the best stick mixer of the year, best hand mixer of the year and best central vacuum of the year.

July 9, 2012

Electrolux donates air conditioning units to local community

Electrolux has announced a donation of nearly 1,000 air conditioning units to US inhabitants that has been impacted by the unprecedented heat.

June 8, 2012

Driving forward superefficient appliances to create growth

Ministers at the international talks on clean energy in London announced several initiatives to accelerate global progress on the energy efficiency of appliances. Jan Brockmann, Chief Technology Officer in Electrolux, attended the meeting as part of a roundtable discussion.

May 28, 2012

Electrolux brings 90 years of Culinary Expertise to the Film Festival de Cannes

The Electrolux Agora Pavilion hosted the official 2012 Film Festival de Cannes Opening Gala Dinner, the Jury Deliberation Lunches and several other culinary gatherings during the festival.

April 3, 2012

Electrolux receives eleven red dot design awards for 2012

Electrolux has once again convinced the prestigious red dot design award jury. Eleven Electrolux products has received the desired red dot hallmark of quality for product design.

March 28, 2012

Electrolux named one of the world’s most ethical companies

Electrolux has been recognized as one of the World’s Most Ethical Companies 2012 by the Ethisphere Institute. The annual ranking names 145 companies that surpass their industry peers.

March 26, 2012

Electrolux listed among World’s Most Admired Companies

Electrolux is included in the 2012 edition of the annual World’s Most Admired Companies list, published by CNN and Fortune. Electrolux ranked number four in the “Home equipment and furnishings“ category.

March 15, 2012

Electrolux hosts cooking event with world-renowned chef

David Chang, founder of the momofuku restaurants in New York, has participated in an exclusive cooking event in the Swedish Culinary Team's training facilities at Electrolux HQ in Stockholm. The session was part of the launch of the White Guide 2012.

March 6, 2012

Electrolux Libero Line gets top European design label

Electrolux front-cooking range Libero Line receives the prestigious Janus de l’Industrie 2011 label.

February 9, 2012

Bocuse d’Or winner Terje Ness opens top restaurant in Norway

Electrolux Professional teamed up with chef Terje Ness, Bocuse d’Or winner, to create the restaurant Onda in Oslo, Norway.

February 1, 2012

Electrolux named Sector Leader by Sustainable Asset Management

Electrolux has been named Sector Leader, Sector Mover and SAM Gold Class winner in Durable Household Products in the yearly prestigious sustainability assessment by Sustainable Asset Management (SAM).