white - westinghouse
westinghouse electric first entered the appliance market with the purchase of a stove company in 1917, but it was not until1935 that it introduced its first portable dishwasher. in 1975, westinghouse electric was acquired by white consolidated industries and the company white - westinghouse came into being. in 1986, westinghouse electric corporation was acquired by electrolux .
1986: whiteconsolidated inc, the third largest white goods company in the united states with brands such as frigidaire, gibson, kelvinator and white westinghouse, was acquired .
today, the white westinghouse brand name is available throughout latin america. for us consumers, older model white westinghouse stoves, ovens and ranges may be available through antique stove dealers. models produced after 1986 carry the electrolux name and continue to be sold today through electrolux distribution channels .
white westinghouse was founded in mansfield, ohio in 1914. in 1917, they manufactured the first stove made completely from iron and mahogany wood. by 1930, white westinghouse moved into the production of other household appliances, beginning with refrigerators. today, this company continues to produce refrigerators, dishwashers, freezers, washing machines, dryers, and air - conditioning units. in 1986, electrolux of sweden purchased white - westinghouse .
white consolidated meets white motor ,
business week, april 26, 1976, pp. 96, 97 .
below are the most popular westinghouse models we have. enter your model number in the search box to find your model .
the white - westinghouse brand name is associated with a number of household products ranging from electric ranges to dryers to dishwashers. their products are promoted as simple, affordable, and durable enough for everyday use .
a well - selected oven, stove or range is critical to any good kitchen, and often serves as its centerpiece. white westinghouse has a long history of bringing these appliances into family kitchens across the world .
today products with the white - westinghouse name are made worldwide and distributed as an electrolux brand. not all the products are available in all countries, so depending on where you live, the exact dishwasher model may vary .
white consolidated industries inc. (wci), part of the electrolux group since 1986, manufactures and markets a wide variety of appliances for electrolux' s north american operations. perhaps most recognized in the united states among wci' s holdings are the brand names of viking and white sewing machines, eureka vacuum cleaners, appliances under the philco, white - westinghouse, and tappan names, and poulan / weed eater chainsaws and trimmers .
electrolux appliances are serviced by a national network of authorized independent service companies. genuine renewal parts are required in order to maintain an electrolux warranty or extended warranty. a search for white westinghouse replacement parts generally led to universal elements that fit a diverse group of standard kitchen appliances .
while the founder' s love was truly sewing machines, and he pursued many related innovations, his sons became interested in other types of machinery, such as steam - powered automobiles. the early days of the 20th century were explosive with growth for the company. indeed, white diversified as early as 1903 - - making roller skates, automatic lathes, kerosene lamps, and even cars. when white' s sons couldn' t convince their father that the steam automobile was worth keeping in production, windsor and walter white spun that product division off from white, forming the white motor corporation in 1906. the white sewing machine co. then turned its attention back to its original product .
the difference at white consolidated ,
business week, september 26, 1977, pp. 135, 138 .
the man whose name the company bears, thomas h. white, was 22 years old when he invented a single - thread sewing machine small enough to fit in the palm of a hand. in 1858, with a patent and a partner, white began making
the new england sewing machine ,
which sold for $ 10. by 1866, sales were hot enough to prompt white to move from his native massachusetts to cleveland, ohio, to be closer to his suppliers and markets. the white mfg. co. changed its name to the white sewing machine company when it became incorporated in 1876 .
reddig also launched an intensive acquisition campaign. the plan was diversity and the targets were largely appliance concerns. white merged with or acquired roughly 14 companies in 1960 alone. by 1964, the parent company had changed its name to white consolidated industries, or wci, a reflection of its rainbow of acquisitions, which included: the kelvinator appliance division, from american motors; gibson, which was then westinghouse' s appliance division; and franklin appliance division of studebaker .
enter edward reddig, an accountant who, upon becoming white' s president in 1955, led the charge with a single - mindedness that bordered on ruthless, according to many. reddig quickly arranged to have white' s machines manufactured overseas, to company specifications, and began slashing costs back home, a program that included firing one - third of white' s work force .
nossiter, daniel ,
wizard white ,
barron' s, march 21, 1983, pp. 20, 24 .
white consolidated' s new appliance punch ,
business week, may 7, 1979, pp. 94 - - 98 .
the company' s main product for the us market is the 24 - inch built - in dishwasher. features include a self - cleaning filter with a stainless steel food disposal. the dishwasher is capable of handling light to normal cycles with ultra quiet sound. in addition, white - westinghouse offers a mechanical timer knob and heat or air dry options .
in 1979, ab electrolux, a european manufacturing business, purchased the tappan stove company. seven years later, ab electrolux purchased white consolidated industries, which manufactured frigidaire, white - westinghouse, gibson, and kelvinator products, and combined its tappan holdings with these new products to create the wci major appliances group. in 1991, the wci major appliances group simply became known as the frigidaire company. the frigidaire company, which is headquartered in dublin, ohio, continues to manufacture tappan stoves .
white motor merger is put off by court: antitrust suit filed ,
the wall street journal, january 28, 1971, p. 12 .
winter, ralph ,
white motor' s purchase killed by consolidated ,
the wall street journal, may 4, 1976, p. 4 .
donnelley, richard ,
white consolidated buys firms to make them pay ,
barron' s, december 20, 1963, pp. 22, 25 .
fountain, ronald ,
from dance to deal: the white consolidated takeover ,
planning review, may / june, 1988, pp. 8 - - 15 .
with the great depression came renewed interest in home sewing. white continued to innovate, introducing the first sewing machine outside of its traditional black models, which was made of a magnesium alloy and was also much lighter than its forebears. this product did well enough to warrant the formation of a second subsidiary in 1939, white sewing machine products limited, in canada .
electrolux shapes living for the better by reinventing taste, care and wellbeing experiences, making life more enjoyable and sustainable for millions of people. through our brands, including electrolux, aeg, anova, frigidaire, westinghouse and zanussi, we sell more than 60 million household and professional products in more than 150 markets every year .
white westinghouse produces built - in ovens, gas and electric cook tops and ranges, as well as external and built - in steam ovens. their stoves, ovens and ranges are available in stainless steel finishes, as well as alternatives. most models utilize 50 hertz and 230 volts for powering, slightly more for gas cook tops and both varieties of steam ovens. models range greatly in size and capacity. ovens come in two sizes, one standard and one that offers extra capacity. ranges and steam ovens vary greatly in size .
another milestone came in 1975, with the purchase of westinghouse' s major appliance business. this division was in the red at the time and pulling on westinghouse' s capital. despite the fact that the appliance industry was in a slump at this time, reddig accepting the $ 700 million acquisition price, since the division would double wci' s appliance business overnight, and add 60 percent to wci' s overall volume. the purchase meant taking more of a punch than was wci' s habit, as the company usually planned one year per company for turnaround. while kelvinator was coaxed from a $ 47 million loss in 1947 to breaking even at the end of the next year, westinghouse would require more work. as more than 60 percent of its business at the time was in manufacturing private label appliances for sears, montgomery ward, and j. c. penney, among others, wci welcomed the opportunity to purchase a brand that would help it compete with appliance giants general electric and whirlpool .
in early 1970, wci was approached by its offspring, white motor corporation, which proposed a merger. however, the justice department soon forced the two to separate, ruling that the resulting company would have had a monopoly, particularly in light of the fact that wci then owned 30 percent of allis - chalmers mfg. co. allis was a competitor with white motor in several arenas, and had a few years earlier moved for an antitrust injunction to stop wci from acquiring further stock. the ultimate scraping of that venture cost wci dearly; it lost $ 63 million when it divested white motor corp .
during this time, white motor was doing so poorly the justice department reversed its opposition to the wci merger in 1976, arguing that white motor would fail without it. then, in a stunning blow, the directors of wci voted the merger down. after the white motor merger was voted down in his absence - - the board claimed it was unhappy with the proposed financing - - reddig retired from wci. by 1976, wci had doubled its sales and earnings within four years, passing the billion dollar mark. reddig had transformed wci from a $ 20 million sewing machine company into a $ 1. 2 billion presence .
this white door gasket is used to make an air - tight seal for the cabinet when the door is closed to keep the cool air inside and prevent warm air from entering. this is a genuine oem part .
the world was a changed place by then, as a strong demand for consumer goods ensued. while white had improved its production methods significantly, and 2, 000 machines were rolling forth a day, imported machines from germany, italy, and japan, had begun to swamp the u. s. market, and it was becoming impossible to compete with their prices. in fact, white spent on materials alone what a finished, imported sewing machine cost in the united states. even though the company had a hearty $ 20 million in sales in 1954, it reported a $ 440, 667 net loss and had been on an earning slide for the past six years. in such a changing industry, and world, white could no longer afford to remain a one - product company. when sears, which represented 40 percent of white' s business in the early 1950s, gave its manufacturing contract to the japanese, the company fully realized the need to diversify .
during world war ii, like many u. s. companies, white turned over its manufacturing for the purpose of producing goods to aid the war effort. production was high enough to necessitate a move to a bigger plant in 1949. a new administration building was completed in 1951 .
1960’s: electrolux initiated the restructuring of the fragmented western european white goods industry. in 1968, the minority interest (39 %) in electrolux corp. , usa was sold to consolidated food for almost sek 300 million. the finances generated provided electrolux with the key to future expansion .
succeeding reddig was a three - man team, which initially carried on some of reddig' s plans, such as the 1977 acquisition of sundstrand corporation' s machine - tool business, which had been losing money. nevertheless, a parting of philosophies was evident in that, besides being no longer a one - man operation, the new team believed in the value of marketing. part of its plan for turning the new westinghouse appliance business around was to spend heavily on advertising .
the company focused on three divisions in 1985: home products, which contributed about 76 percent of sales; machine and metal - basting divisions, providing 12. 1 percent of sales; and the general industrial and construction equipment division pitching in the rest. the home products division was an umbrella for the widely known kelvinator, gibson, hamilton, frigidaire, bendiz, philco and white - westinghouse brands. that year, wci decided to combine the divisions' four major brands into a single operating unit, to be run out of columbus, ohio. prompting this radical move was the fact that the market had suffered decreasing profits and increasing competition for the previous six months, and wci was pressed to cut costs. thus, one effective cost - cutter would be to improve the efficiency of its manufacturing .
2003 - 04: the consolidation of brands, with electrolux as the main brand, accelerated and a consumer insight - driven product development process was initiated. the group re - introduced the electrolux brand in usa with vacuum cleaners in 2003 followed by high - end white goods in 2004. during 2003 - 04, relocation of manufacturing to low cost regions, including eastern europe, south - east asia and mexico, accelerated .
this white door bin can be moved according to space needed in the refrigerator. it holds items on the door of your refrigerator / freezer. they are sometimes called cantilever shelves as they are supported by the back of the shelf itself to the door of your refrigerator. the door bin measures approximately 16 inches wide, 4. 25 inches deep, and 5. 75 inches high. this is a genuine oem part and sold individually .
this refrigerator door shelf rack is an attachment for your refrigerator door to hold small items in your fridge, such as condiments. the door rack attaches to the inside of the refrigerator door to hold food items on the door shelves. the rack may need to be replaced if it is warped or broken. it measures approximately 25 inches long, 6 inches deep, 3 inches high, and is white in color. it is sold individually .
this refrigerator door shelf retaining bar is an attachment for your refrigerator door to hold small items in your fridge, such as condiments. the shelf bar attaches to the inside of the refrigerator door to hold food items on the door shelves. it may need to be replaced if it is warped or broken. the shelf bar measures approximately 25 inches long, 5 inches deep, 3 inches high, and is white in color. it is sold individually .
1990′s: the european expansion continued with the 1994 purchase of the white - goods division of german aeg. restructuring programs and other measures were implemented to improve profitability. for example, a two - year restructuring program in 1997 began with the divestment of the industrial products sector, as well as the sewing machine, agricultural implement and interior decoration operations. in 1998, the core business comprised household appliances, professional appliances and outdoor products, and annual group sales had grown to sek 117 billion .
by the decade' s end, wci had a comprehensive line of tools, valves, household appliances, and machinery. and its sewing machine operations, being handled overseas, were still regarded as the most innovative in the business. white sewing machines introduced the first overlock system designed for a home sewing machine, the first numbered tension dials, and a recessed cutting system. by 1968, wci' s sales were $ 830 million; stunning when compared with the $ 29 million reported in 1963, or even the $ 172 million from the year before .
this door shelf retaining bar, also known as refrigerator door bar retainer or fridge door rack, is a genuine part sourced from the original manufacturer. it is a white plastic part that measures about 25 inches wide, 3 inches high, and 5 inches deep, and is sold individually. the bar attaches to the inside of the refrigerator or freezer door to hold food items on the door shelves. the bar may need to be replaced if it is warped or broken. it is recommended to check other door shelf retaining bars on the fridge to be sure no other bars need to be replaced .
this drawer support rail supports the right side of the sliding drawer. it is a track that helps the drawer slide open and closed with ease. if you are having trouble opening or closing your fresh food drawer, check the support rails for any blockage, or visible damage. if the rail is damaged, it should be replaced to ensure no further damage is done to the drawer itself. the repair is straightforward: unscrew and remove the existing support rail, then fasten the new rail in place. this genuine oem replacement part is made of plastic and is white in color. note: this part is sold separately from the left side drawer support rail .
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this crisper cover front support is used to keep the crisper shelf in place, and may need replacing if the door will not open or close. this part can be used for the front support and mounts to the inside cabinet wall. replacing this part is an easy repair, and will require a small flat blade screwdriver, a putty knife, and a soft hammer. remove the crisper and shelf from the refrigerator before replacing the support. the crisper cover front support is held in place with a locking pin. to remove the old part, you will first need to push the pin into the interior of the cabinet using the screwdriver, and then you can pull the support out with a putty knife. after removing the pin and attaching the new support, simply use the soft hammer to lock the new pin in place .
support studs were broken used pliers to remove the residual broken stud that was still attached to the wall of the refrigerator, and then just pushed the new part in place. the longest time was spent in removing the food an... read more
this bake element is used in electric ovens and ranges. it can be found in the bottom of the appliance. it supplies the heat required for baking. if your element is no longer glowing red, or your oven is not heating properly while the bake feature is being used, the element might be faulty. it features push - on male terminals, which are 1 / 4 - inch high temperature spade connectors. the bake element is approximately 19 1 / 4 inches wide, and it measures approximately 15 inches deep from the front of the element to the bracket. it extends 3 1 / 2 inches past the bracket to the terminals. unplug your appliance before you begin this repair .
oven woudn' t heat 1. removed two screws, pulled out the element, voltage tested the element and determined it was an open circuit (bad element). 2. ordered the part from urltoken 3. disconnected elem... read more
the retainer door shelf broke 3 years ago i just snapped the new shelves in place and! voila! i should' ve done this years ago... . read more
door bins, also known as cantilever shelves, are storage bins located on the door of your refrigerator. over time, a cold refrigerator can cause plastic to become fragile and break down. this can lead to other issues in the refrigerator. a few issues that might arise that would require a repair are: the ice maker not producing ice, an unresponsive touchpad, leaking, loud noise, or issues with opening and closing the door. the repair is very easy and requires no tools. simply lift and wiggle the bin to remove it, line up the plastic mounts on the new bin, and snap them into place .
aged parts broken after sitting in a cold refrigerator for year after year, plastic becomes brittle and breaks. this is what started happening to my shelves and door bins. the problem a lot of times is getting the righ... read more
the door shelf retainer bar is also referred to as a refrigerator door rack. this piece is used as an attachment on the inside of your refrigerator door. the refrigerator door rack acts a shelf to hold small items in your fridge, such as condiments. this specific model is easy to replace as it is sold individually and snaps into place in your refrigerator without screws. when installing the door shelf retainer bar you will not need any tools. users ranked this installation as easy and it takes less than fifteen minutes to do .
door rack was broken pulled broke rack off, snapped new one in place. yeah! ! no more broken jars on the floor... . read more
replacing the rear crisper support in your refrigerator is an easy job. this part is made from plastic and mounts on the inside of the wall. to complete this repair you will need a small putty knife, a punch or a short flat blade screwdriver, and a small hammer. you may need to replace your rear crisper support if you find that the door will not open or close. in order to complete this repair, you will need to remove all the shelves above the crisper in order to have ample room to work. it is also good to have duct tape on hand, which can be used to protect the liner around the support. this part is sold individually .
the water inlet valve releases water from the supply line when activated, and sends it through to the water dispenser and ice maker in your refrigerator. to make this repair you will need an adjustable wrench, a quarter inch nut driver, and a sharp utility knife. before you begin this repair make sure to disconnect the power supply to your refrigerator, as well as disconnect the inlet water supply from the back of the refrigerator. note that this part may appear different than the original, but is an authorized manufacturer replacement .
water leaking out of refrigerator in my specific appliance the water valve is located in the bottom right hand corner looking at it from the back. to get to it i remove the thin layer of cardboard the covers the back of the fridge. i... read more
broken refrigerator door shelves snapped right on and removed screws, insert and replace screws... . read more
defrost timers are part of the defrost circuit in your refrigerator and freezer. this timer cycles the defrost heater on and off. for every eight hours, the appliance timer will cycle for 30 minutes. the defrost heater is what melts the frost buildup on the evaporator coils, and it can prevent your freezer from frosting up. if your timer fails, the heater will not get the energy it needs to run, and frost will continue to build up. test the defrost thermostat and the defrost heater with a multi - meter. if they are in working order it is likely that the defrost timer is the faulty component of the circuit and needs to be replaced. before you begin this repair make sure the appliance has been unplugged .
fridge got warm and freezer coils were frosted fridge is a side by side. the freezer is pretty narrow for a guy with wide shoulders. pulled plug. had to remove bottom drawers then used nut driver to remove screws closest t... read more
the evaporator fan motor circulates air through the food compartment for efficient cooling in refrigerators. the evaporator is located in the back of the freezer and it circulates the air over the refrigerator coils. the evaporator motor fan in your refrigerator should be replaced if the fridge section is too warm, the freezer section is too warm, orthe evaporator motor makes loud noises or stops working completely. the tools used for this repair are a 1 / 4 nut driver and wire strippers. * please note: the motor has been updated by the manufacturer. tip to detect if motor is not working, often if it fails it generates loud noises in the freezer area. for safety, make sure food is safely stored so it does not deteriorate while the power is off, and remember to unplug fridge .
bottom of fridg. would not get cool. temp was 50 - 60degrees. the freezer compartment worked so i knew it was not the compressor. i removed the fan housing in the freezer section by removing all the screws. (7) there are two screws behind the vents. i did not have an ice maker to contend with so this was very easy. there is onl... read more
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every model has its own, specific solutions. if you go to a car mechanic they' ll need to know the exact make and model of your car to find the right repair parts. appliances are the same. see this guide for help .
the bake element is located on the bottom of the oven cavity to supply heat for baking. the element terminals are male quarter inch spade connectors and have push - on wire terminals. if your oven is not heating evenly, the element will not heat, or there is little to no heat when baking, you may need to replace the element. this is a genuine oem bake element. please remember to disconnect the power to your oven before you start your repair. ?
this crisper cover support mounts to the inside of the cabinet wall to support the front crisper cover. the support is held in place by a locking pin. if your shelf is not level or the drawer is not opening and closing properly you may need to replace this part. this is a genuine oem part and is sold individually
this drawer slide rail is for the right - hand side of your refrigerator. this part attaches to the inside wall of your refrigerator to support the sliding crisper drawer. if the rail is broken or the drawer is not sliding properly, you will need to replace the slide rail. you will need a phillips screwdriver to complete this repair. this drawer slide rail is a genuine oem part .
when energized, the water inlet valve will release water from the supply line into the ice mold and the water dispenser in the refrigerator. if the ice maker is not making or dispensing ice, not dispensing water, or leaking, you may need to replace the water inlet valve. the water inlet valve is in the back section of your refrigerator and will need to be pulled out from the wall. make sure to disconnect both the water and power supply before starting your repair. note: this part may appear different than the original but is an authorized manufacturer replacement .
this rear crisper cover support mounts to the inside of the cabinet wall to support the rear crisper cover. the support is held in place by a locking pin. if your shelf is not level or the drawer is not opening and closing properly, you may need to replace this part. this is a genuine oem part and is sold individually .
the crisper pan, also known as a vegetable drawer, is used to store your vegetables and fruit at a humidity level that will help keep them fresh longer. the pan is clear and made of plastic. this is a genuine oem part .
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by 1968, wci was operating from four basic divisions: machinery and equipment; valves, controls and instrumentation; sewing and knitting machinery; and industrial supplies. the machinery and equipment group accounted for about 55 percent of wci' s sales in 1967, valves contributed roughly 20 percent of sales, and about 14 percent of sales came from the sewing division .
at that point, wci ranked third in appliances, behind general electric and whirlpool, who priced aggressively. unlike reddig, the new management at wci was willing to sell more actively and loosen the reigns on cost in order to compete. although an engineering staff was established, and wci stepped up its advertising budget, the company managed to avoid spending as much on ads as its competitors did, since it sold about half its appliances as private - label brands through the mass merchandisers. by the late 1970s, wci was a big - league manufacturer of major home appliances, but still not a household word. then, in 1979, wci purchased general motor' s frigidaire division for about $ 120 million; the company' s appliance business then boomed, and meant it was closing in on the competition .
wci bought the american tool company in 1980. between 1975 and 1985, its sales jumped from $ 1. 2 billion to more than $ 2 billion. in fact, by 1983, wci was the nation' s third largest manufacturer of refrigerators, stoves, and air conditioners. the company' s 84 plants were scattered across the continent, each run with basic autonomy. however, while appliances were profitable, sales weren' t exploding and machine tools weren' t doing well, so wci' s management trio began hunting for a new business to add to the family. in 1983, the company sold its sarco subsidiary, a textile machinery division, and closed its steel industry equipment unit .
while tackling this massive change, another dramatic change occurred. ab electrolux of sweden, the largest manufacturer of appliances in europe, needed to widen its place in the u. s. market. wci seemed the perfect ambassador. electrolux approached wci in 1986, with what was then a very fair offer. after some minor disagreement, the merger took place. electrolux at that time had sales of $ 4. 6 billion, and its only other holding in the united states was tappan, a maker of ranges and microwaves, acquired in 1979 .
after the takeover, wci was subjected to a bit of its own medicine, as the company was trimmed and unified, and made more efficient. underutilized plants were boarded up and product lines were enhanced, in a shift from the no - frills philosophy instilled by reddig. electrolux had become the world' s largest maker of major appliances, with $ 9 billion in sales by 1987. having been cash - strapped just before the transaction, wci benefited from the financial resources of its new parent .
principal subsidiaries: frigidaire company; the eureka company; schrock cabinet company; american yard products; poulan / weed eater; americold; baring industries; beam industries; challenge industries, inc. ; dimas; dito dean food prep; dometic corporation; euroclean; husqvarna forest & garden company; the kent company; partner industrial products; richards - wilcox; vws; wascator manufacturing; washex machinery company .
dupont, ted ,
fueled by its swedish parent, america' s # 3 appliance maker is coming on strong ,
hfd, december 14, 1987, pp. 1, 96, 97, 103 .
groseclose, everett ,
the road to the top: ed reddig is abrasive, profane and ruthless, but he gets results ,
the wall street journal, october 12, 1971, pp. 1, 27 .
growing big by playing it tough ,
business week, august 3, 1968, pp. 106 - - 108 .
malester, jeff ,
wci melds 4 brands' offices ,
hfd, july 1, 1985, pp. 1, 95, 96 .
one man' s poison ,
forbes, january 15, 1975, pp. 30, 31 .
rebuilding with imported wares ,
business week, may 23, 1959, pp. 50 - - 55 .
source: international directory of company histories, vol. 13. st. james press, 1996 .
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in 1912, electrolux launched its first vacuum cleaner – lux i. today the company sells more than 60 million products to customers in more than 150 markets every year .
1919: elektromekaniska ab merged with swedish ab lux, and aktiebolaget electrolux was established. electrolux led the development of the modern canister - type vacuum cleaner and the absorption refrigerator during the early part of the 20th century .
1928: electrolux was introduced on the london stock exchange. the group had five plants, approximately twenty subsidiaries and 250 offices throughout the world and a total turnover of sek 70 million .
1930: electrolux was listed on the stockholm stock exchange. in 1987, trading of american depositary receipts, adrs, representing electrolux b - shares started on the nasdaq national market .
in march 2010, electrolux was delisted from the london stock exchange (lse). following the delisting, all trading in electrolux shares is concentrated towards the nasdaq omx nordic market in stockholm. the lse listing was part of a strategy to increase international ownership in electrolux. however, this listing was no longer deemed necessary due to deregulation of international capital markets and the increased foreign ownership of shares on the nasdaq omx stockholm .
1933: vacuum cleaner production began in old greenwich, connecticut, usa, and the first air - cooled refrigerator was produced .
1984: italian company zanussi, including subsidiaries in spain, was acquired, making electrolux a leader in the european household appliances market and in the food service equipment market .
1986 - 89: the outdoor products business area expanded with the 1986 acquisition of the us company poulan / weed eater and the 1989 acquisition of the outdoor power products business of the roper corporation .
2000: electrolux ab re - acquired the trademark and company name “electrolux” in north america, and thereby gained global control of the company name and the group’s most important brand .
2001 - 02: the household division of the australian company email ltd, was acquired in 2001. during 2001 - 02 two restructuring programs were implemented throughout the group, with divestments of non - core business, productivity improving measures, cost cutting, consolidation of production, rationalization of sales and marketing, write - downs of assets and personnel cutbacks .
in february 2005, the board of electrolux decided that the group´s outdoor products operation would be spun off as a separate company and distributed to electrolux shareholders. at the 2006 agm, it was decided that all shares in the wholly owned subsidiary husqvarna ab should be distributed, and that each share in ab electrolux entitled the owner to one share in husqvarna ab. owners of series a shares in ab electrolux received series a shares in husqvarna ab, and owners of series b shares received series b shares in husqvarna ab. the last trading day of the electrolux - share including entitlement to dividend of shares in husqvarna ab was june 7, 2006 .
the group continued efforts to transform electrolux into an innovative, consumer - focused company. comprehensive launches of new products under the electrolux brand were implemented in europe in 2007 and the us during 2008. plant closures and cutbacks were initiated and manufacturing was relocated to eastern europe, south - east asia and mexico .
in 2011 electrolux completed the acquisitions of olympic group and compañia tecno industrial s. a (cti). olympic group is a leading manufacturer of appliances in the middle east. the electrolux acquisition of cti made electrolux the largest supplier of appliances in chile and argentina, and further enhanced electrolux position as a leading appliance company in the fast - growing latin american market .
2014 - 2017: electrolux made several acquisitions to strengthen the product offering and drive growth in new markets and segments in north america, south africa, europe, latin america, australia and asia .
highlights of the first quarter of 2018. net sales amounted to sek 27, 906m (28, 201). sales growth was 3. 3% , while currency translation had a negative impact of 4. 4 %
highlights of the first quarter of 2018. net sales amounted to sek 27, 906m (28, 201). sales growth was 3. 3% , while currency translation had a negative impact of 4. 4% .
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electrolux global brand licensing offers both experience and a portfolio of well established brands, all over the world. a partnership with us is a long term business relationship, with tailor made solutions and a quick to market approach .
electrolux is a global leader in household appliances and appliances for professional use, selling more than 60 million products to customers in more than 150 markets every year. we offer thoughtfully designed, innovative and sustainable solutions, under esteemed brands including electrolux, aeg, zanussi and frigidaire .
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was originally opened in 1979, offering parts and service only. it was purchased by the current ownership in 1983 and became a
full service
major appliance dealer, offering parts, new appliances, and factory trained service .
american a / c & appliance co. is a privately owned business with one location in stillwater, ok
in 1988 we relocated to our present location to offer... . .
computers have played a major roll in our business. we were the first appliance store in the state of oklahoma to order whirlpool, kitchen aid, & roper appliances via computer .
we were also the first appliance store in the midwest to go online with our parts distributor to order parts via computer .
all of our customers, (since 1991) are listed in our computers, showing any service work preformed, or appliances purchased .
in 1881, w. j. tappan formed the ohio valley company, which manufactured cast iron stoves in bellaire, ohio. the ohio valley company was the precursor of the tappan stove company. w. j. tappan routinely traveled through the ohio countryside, selling his stoves from the back of a wagon. unfortunately for tappan, most people could not afford the stoves, so tappan commonly accepted a combination of cash and farm produce as payment .
tappan' s business grew slowly, primarily due to too small of a market. unfortunately for tappan, a fire struck the ohio valley company, destroying the entire production facility. undaunted, tappan relocated his company to mansfield, ohio, and renamed the firm the eclipse stove company. tappan' s father, who was an amateur astronomer, suggested the name after traveling to siberia to view a comet. now located in a more populous area of ohio, the company grew quickly. by 1920, the firm began to sell stoves in illinois, where another eclipse stove company, which was not affiliated with tappan' s company, was in operation. to distinguish the two companies, ohio' s eclipse stove company became known as the tappan stove company .
throughout the remainder of the twentieth century, the tappan stove company became known for its innovative products. during the 1930s, the tappan stove company introduced the first porcelain enameled stove, a stove with rounded corners, and the insulated oven. the company also invented the
see through
oven door. during world war ii, the united states military used tappan stoves to feed men in the armed forces. tappan had manufactured a stove with wheels for the military' s use, making it mobile .
during the 1940s, w. j. tappan retired from the tappan stove company, leaving his son, a. p. tappan, in charge of the company. a. p.' s son, w. r. tappan, assumed control of the business during the early 1950s. under his leadership, the company experienced its greatest growth. in 1955, the tappan stove company manufactured the first microwave oven for home use. the raytheon company had introduced microwave ovens in 1947, but these ovens were as large as a refrigerator and were too expensive for home use. at raytheon' s request, the tappan stove company sought to reduce the size and cost of microwave ovens in 1952. tappan' s 1955 microwave was just twenty - four inches wide and retailed for 1, 200 dollars. in 1965, the company manufactured the first combination conventional range and microwave oven, further boosting sales .
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the story of electrolux started when axel wenner - gren, a swedish businessman, redesigned a bulky vacuum cleaner and then created an entirely new way of selling: door to door. from this new method, wenner - gren not only built a successful company, eventually called electrolux, but also determined that company’s guiding principle: consumer insight .
salesmen were trained to listen to consumers’ concerns, their needs, and bring the information back to the designers. ever since, electrolux has continued to let consumer insight guide its product development. the result is a global manufacturer whose success has been rooted in provinding unparalleled consumer experiences through offering revolutionary and relevant products with innovative designs. the spirit of being a thoughtful design innovator pervades every decision of this parent brand. thus, the use of the brand name in licensing will be more carefully scrutinized than any other in the portfolio. having said that, the potential for this power brand is limitless .
today, electrolux is not only a vacuum cleaner company - but one of the world´s largest appliances compaines with sales in more than 150 markets .
are you interested in licensing a corporate brand for your product? contact us to discover the opportunities of becoming a brand partner.
white-westinghouse is an american home appliance brand currently used under license by trademark owner cbs corporation . it was created in 1975 when white consolidated industries bought the westinghouse electric corporation 's appliance unit . white consolidated industries was in turn acquired by electrolux group in 1986 . electrolux made white-westinghouse branded appliances as recently as 2006 . 
white-westinghouse is an american home appliance brand currently used under license by trademark owner cbs corporation. it was created in 1975 when white consolidated industries bought the westinghouse electric corporation's appliance unit. white consolidated industries was in turn acquired by electrolux group in 1986. electrolux made white-westinghouse branded appliances as recently as 2006.
white-westinghouse is an american home appliance brand currently used under license by trademark owner cbs corporation. it was created in 1975 when white consolidated industries bought the westinghouse electric corporation's appliance unit. white consolidated industries was in turn acquired by electrolux group in 1986. electrolux made white-westinghouse branded appliances as recently as 2006.