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Servis Domestic Appliances manufactured washing machines (and later tumble driers). It acquired a patent on electronic controls for washing machine drums and the Servis Quartz & Servis Sapphire models were the first washing machines & washer dryers to be controlled by a microchip. The company went into liquidation in 1991.
The company was founded in 1908 by Joe Barlow and John Seelig as Barlow & Seelig Manufacturing. They got their start by taking existing machine designs and improving them. [citation needed] In 1922, Speed Queen was the first company to introduce washers with nickel-copper tubs. The brand name "Speed Queen" was created in 1928.
In June 2018, Chinese company Hisense acquired 95% majority in Gorenje Group. [5] [6] In February 2013, the washing machine and dryer production was moved to Velenje, Slovenia, and in July 2013 the dishwasher production was also moved. The development part was moved to Lidköping. In November 2022, Cylinda washing machines made in Turkey are sold.
Grundig started as a typical German company in 1945. Its early notability was due to Grundig radio.Max Grundig, a radio dealer, built a machine called "Heinzelmann", which was a radio that came without thermionic valves and as a do it yourself kit to circumvent post war rules.
Dyson's next washing machine, in 2004, was the CR02, with "Flowcheck" and "Allergy" models. The company stopped making washing machines in 2005 as they were unprofitable. [ 48 ] As of November 2012, Dyson no longer supports or services the Contrarotator washing machines, which it has declared obsolete.
Ebac started production of washing machines in 2016. [11] It became the first manufacturer of washing machines in the UK since the closure of the Hotpoint / Indesit factory in Denbighshire in 2009. [ 12 ] [ 11 ] The project was assisted by a government grant received in 2013 and was expected to create 200 jobs, but to date Ebac has never ...
The company currently offers products for laundry, kitchen, living and industrial purposes along with additives and accessories. [3] It offers appliances such as washing machines, washer-dryers, laundry dryers, dishwashers, microwave ovens, air conditioners, Refrigerators , hobs, chimneys and other cooking appliances. [10]
It is well known for its refrigerators and washing machines. The company, including sister brands Creda and Indesit, at one time produced the largest amount of kitchen appliances in the United Kingdom. The headquarters was in Woodston, Peterborough with about 1,500 people based there making fridges and freezers. The refrigeration plant closed ...