Electrolux is a Swedish multinational home appliance manufacturer founded in 1919 through the merger of Elektromekaniska and Lux in Stockholm, Sweden. The company pioneered the domestic vacuum cleaner and absorption refrigerator in the 1920s and has grown into one of the world's largest home appliance companies, selling products in over 120 markets worldwide. Electrolux is publicly traded on the Nasdaq Stockholm exchange.
Electrolux manufactures and sells a comprehensive range of household appliances including refrigerators, freezers, washing machines, dryers, dishwashers, ovens, cooktops, microwave ovens, vacuum cleaners, and air conditioners. The company operates a portfolio of brands including Electrolux, AEG, Frigidaire, and Zanussi, spanning premium, mid-range, and value segments across different global markets. In North America, the Frigidaire brand is particularly well known and widely distributed.
Electrolux has historically been at the forefront of appliance innovation, from introducing the first household absorption refrigerator to developing modern energy-efficient heat pump dryers and connected smart kitchen systems. The company places strong emphasis on sustainability, with targets to make all its products more energy and water efficient while transitioning to climate-neutral manufacturing operations. Electrolux's Taste Care cooking technology and UltimateCare fabric care systems represent its latest innovations in preserving food quality and extending garment life. With approximately 50,000 employees and annual sales of around 130 billion SEK, Electrolux is a cornerstone of the global appliance industry and continues to shape how people experience their homes.