Electrolux Company Description
AB Electrolux has a hunting license for dust bunnies. The top maker of household appliances worldwide cranks out washing machines, stoves, refrigerators, and freezers under the AEG, Electrolux, Eureka, Frigidaire, and Zanussi names. It's also the #1 maker globally of vacuum cleaners (Electrolux, Eureka brands). Electrolux has a presence in the commercial market as well, making products such as foodservice and laundry equipment (Electrolux, Zanussi brands). In 2006 the firm exited its outdoor segment, which consisted of chainsaws and lawn and garden equipment (Husqvarna, Jonsered brands) and diamond tools (Dimas, Diamant Boart names) through a spin off. Electrolux's products are sold in some 150 markets.
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