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11 unusual facts about Electrolux


Charlton Automatic Rifle

There were two versions of the Charlton: the New Zealand version, as designed and manufactured by Charlton Motor Workshops in Hastings, and a version produced in Australia by Electrolux, using the SMLE Mk III* for conversion.

Daniel Scioli

In 1991 the Swedish company Electrolux, which had left the Argentine market on account of the country’s instability, nominated him as the agent of its brand for Argentina.

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In 2010 and again in 2011 complaints against the company were filed by Muslim workers in Electrolux's plant in St. Cloud, Minnesota, with the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission.

Ernst Torgler

In 1938, Torgler worked for the company Electrolux, during which time he was carefully watched by the SD.

Ettridge Collection

Ettridge worked at domestic appliance manufacturers such as Electrolux, Hotpoint, Morphy Richards, Moulinex and Swan for over 45 years before his retirement.

Gunnar Ericsson

In 1972, he had to hand over control over the company to Electrolux.

Jemini

At 16, after leaving college, they formed Tricity, named after the brand of electrical appliances.

Keith McLoughlin

Keith R. McLoughlin, born 1956, is President and CEO of Electrolux as of January 1, 2011.

L'Assomption, Quebec

In December 2010, the 1,300-worker Electrolux factory announced that it would close, relocating to Memphis, Tennessee.

Lurelle Guild

Among his most noted designs is the 1937 Electrolux vacuum cleaner and a number of streamlined aluminum household items, particularly a Kensington Ware range produced by Alcoa from 1934.

Philips Design

In 1991, he was succeeded by Stefano Marzano, current Chief Design Officer of Electrolux.


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Greenville, Michigan

Electrolux closed the Greenville facility in early 2006, as it was in the process of relocating the factory to Ciudad Juárez in Mexico.

Ian Lawson Johnston, 2nd Baron Luke

He followed his father in business, being Chairman of Bovril Ltd and the Argentine Estates of Bovril, Virol Ltd and Electrolux Ltd.

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Raymond Loewy was a prolific American designer who is responsible for the Royal Dutch Shell corporate logo, the original BP logo (in use until 2000), the PRR S1 steam locomotive, the Studebaker Starlight (including the later iconic bulletnose), as well as Schick electric razors, Electrolux refrigerators, short-wave radios, Le Creuset French ovens, and a complete line of modern furniture, among many other items.

Ronald McDonald House Charities Canada

The corporate donors that are currently involved with the Ronald McDonald House Charities Canada are Benjamin Moore, Bissell, Coca Cola, Cossette, Ecolab, Electrolux, Ikon, Kruger Products, Microsoft, Moneris, Sealy and Sharp.

Sonny Zhou

Zhou has worked on campaigns for Aveda, Dooney & Bourke, Electrolux, L'Oréal, Nordstrom, Revlon, and Shanghai Tang.