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'''Asko Appliances AB''' is a [[Sweden|Swedish]] company producing household appliances such as [[refrigerator]]s, [[dishwasher]]s and [[washing machine]]s. It is based in [[Jung, Sweden|Jung]] in [[Vara Municipality]] in [[Västergötland]]. The products continue to be sold in Sweden under the brand ''ASKO'', and are exported under the same name.<ref> and the websites, for instance, of [http://www.askousa.com/index.html ASKO North America], [http://www.asko.nl/ Asko Netherlands], and [http://www.asko.com.au Asko Australia].</ref> In North America Asko only imports dishwashers and laundry. Asko is upscale and competes against [[Robert Bosch GmbH|Bosch]], [[Miele]], [[Smeg (appliances)|SMEG]], [[Viking Range]], [[Fulgor]] and [[Kitchen Aid]]. |
'''Asko Appliances AB''' is a [[Sweden|Swedish]] company producing household appliances such as [[refrigerator]]s, [[dishwasher]]s and [[washing machine]]s. It is based in [[Jung, Sweden|Jung]] in [[Vara Municipality]] in [[Västergötland]]. The products continue to be sold in Sweden under the brand ''ASKO'', and are exported under the same name.<ref> and the websites, for instance, of [http://www.askousa.com/index.html ASKO North America] {{wayback|url=http://www.askousa.com/index.html |date=20060907080255 }}, [http://www.asko.nl/ Asko Netherlands], and [http://www.asko.com.au Asko Australia].</ref> In North America Asko only imports dishwashers and laundry. Asko is upscale and competes against [[Robert Bosch GmbH|Bosch]], [[Miele]], [[Smeg (appliances)|SMEG]], [[Viking Range]], [[Fulgor]] and [[Kitchen Aid]]. |
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==History== |
==History== |
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The company was established in 1950 by Karl-Erik Andersson, whose first invention was a washing machine. The company started producing a fully automatic front-loading washing machine and a compact dishwasher in 1965, and started exporting their products in 1967. The original name was ''Junga Verkstäder'', but after having been acquired by [[Allmänna Svenska Elektriska Aktiebolaget|Asea]] in 1978, the name was changed to ''Asea Cylinda'', later becoming ABB Cylinda after the merger of Asea with the Swiss [[Brown, Boveri & Cie|Brown Boveri Corporation]] to form [[Asea Brown Boveri|ABB]]. The company was acquired by Finnish furniture manufacturer [[ASKO (company)|ASKO]] in 1988. The name was also changed to Asko ASEA. Asko Appliances was acquired by the Italian [[Merloni|Antonio Merloni Group]] in 2000.<ref>History based on "[http://www.asko.se/index.cfm/en/about_asko/asko_in_sweden/history/ The ASKO story]"; "[http://www.antoniomerloni.it/extranet/eng/area1_azienda Antonio Merloni: Past and present]" (official corporate history pages).</ref> |
The company was established in 1950 by Karl-Erik Andersson, whose first invention was a washing machine. The company started producing a fully automatic front-loading washing machine and a compact dishwasher in 1965, and started exporting their products in 1967. The original name was ''Junga Verkstäder'', but after having been acquired by [[Allmänna Svenska Elektriska Aktiebolaget|Asea]] in 1978, the name was changed to ''Asea Cylinda'', later becoming ABB Cylinda after the merger of Asea with the Swiss [[Brown, Boveri & Cie|Brown Boveri Corporation]] to form [[Asea Brown Boveri|ABB]]. The company was acquired by Finnish furniture manufacturer [[ASKO (company)|ASKO]] in 1988. The name was also changed to Asko ASEA. Asko Appliances was acquired by the Italian [[Merloni|Antonio Merloni Group]] in 2000.<ref>History based on "[http://www.asko.se/index.cfm/en/about_asko/asko_in_sweden/history/ The ASKO story] {{wayback|url=http://www.asko.se/index.cfm/en/about_asko/asko_in_sweden/history/ |date=20060923031517 }}"; "[http://www.antoniomerloni.it/extranet/eng/area1_azienda Antonio Merloni: Past and present] {{wayback|url=http://www.antoniomerloni.it/extranet/eng/area1_azienda |date=20061004145326 }}" (official corporate history pages).</ref> |
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With the acquisition of Asko Appliances the ownership of the Cylinda brand was kept within the corporate group of Asea, but in 1999 the name was changed from Asea Skandia to Elektroskandia. In 2008 Elektroskandia was acquired by the international company Sonepar. |
With the acquisition of Asko Appliances the ownership of the Cylinda brand was kept within the corporate group of Asea, but in 1999 the name was changed from Asea Skandia to Elektroskandia. In 2008 Elektroskandia was acquired by the international company Sonepar. |
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In July 2010 Asko Appliances was acquired by Slovenian [[Gorenje|Gorenje Group]].<ref>{{cite news|title=Gorenje acquiring Swedish top-level white goods producer |url=http://www.asko.com/pr-and-media/press_releases/gorenje-acquiring-swedish-top-level-white-goods-producer/ |publisher=ASKO |date=29 July 2010 |accessdate=17 August 2010 |deadurl=yes |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20100821120856/http://www.asko.com/pr-and-media/press_releases/gorenje-acquiring-swedish-top-level-white-goods-producer/ |archivedate=August 21, 2010 }}</ref><ref>{{cite news |title=Slovene appliance maker Gorenje buys Sweden's Asko |url=http://www.reuters.com/article/idUKLDE66R0DS20100728 |publisher=Reuters |date=29 July 2010 |accessdate=17 August 2010 }}</ref> |
In July 2010 Asko Appliances was acquired by Slovenian [[Gorenje|Gorenje Group]].<ref>{{cite news|title=Gorenje acquiring Swedish top-level white goods producer |url=http://www.asko.com/pr-and-media/press_releases/gorenje-acquiring-swedish-top-level-white-goods-producer/ |publisher=ASKO |date=29 July 2010 |accessdate=17 August 2010 |deadurl=yes |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20100821120856/http://www.asko.com/pr-and-media/press_releases/gorenje-acquiring-swedish-top-level-white-goods-producer/ |archivedate=August 21, 2010 }}</ref><ref>{{cite news |title=Slovene appliance maker Gorenje buys Sweden's Asko |url=http://www.reuters.com/article/idUKLDE66R0DS20100728 |publisher=Reuters |date=29 July 2010 |accessdate=17 August 2010 }}</ref> |
Revision as of 22:18, 19 October 2016
Industry | Domestic appliances, commercial appliances |
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Founded | Vara, Sweden (1950 ) |
Headquarters | Sweden |
Area served | Worldwide |
Products |
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Parent | Gorenje |
Website | asko |
Asko Appliances AB is a Swedish company producing household appliances such as refrigerators, dishwashers and washing machines. It is based in Jung in Vara Municipality in Västergötland. The products continue to be sold in Sweden under the brand ASKO, and are exported under the same name.[1] In North America Asko only imports dishwashers and laundry. Asko is upscale and competes against Bosch, Miele, SMEG, Viking Range, Fulgor and Kitchen Aid.
History
The company was established in 1950 by Karl-Erik Andersson, whose first invention was a washing machine. The company started producing a fully automatic front-loading washing machine and a compact dishwasher in 1965, and started exporting their products in 1967. The original name was Junga Verkstäder, but after having been acquired by Asea in 1978, the name was changed to Asea Cylinda, later becoming ABB Cylinda after the merger of Asea with the Swiss Brown Boveri Corporation to form ABB. The company was acquired by Finnish furniture manufacturer ASKO in 1988. The name was also changed to Asko ASEA. Asko Appliances was acquired by the Italian Antonio Merloni Group in 2000.[2] With the acquisition of Asko Appliances the ownership of the Cylinda brand was kept within the corporate group of Asea, but in 1999 the name was changed from Asea Skandia to Elektroskandia. In 2008 Elektroskandia was acquired by the international company Sonepar. In July 2010 Asko Appliances was acquired by Slovenian Gorenje Group.[3][4]
Cylinda is still owned by Elektroskandia Sverige AB.
Notes
- ^ and the websites, for instance, of ASKO North America Template:Wayback, Asko Netherlands, and Asko Australia.
- ^ History based on "The ASKO story Template:Wayback"; "Antonio Merloni: Past and present Template:Wayback" (official corporate history pages).
- ^ "Gorenje acquiring Swedish top-level white goods producer". ASKO. 29 July 2010. Archived from the original on August 21, 2010. Retrieved 17 August 2010.
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External links
- Official Swedish website
- USA website
- Official Cylinda website
- How Your ASKO Washing Machine Impacts California Drought Efforts, Infographic