Electrolux Group wins Red Dot: Best of the Best for product design
Electrolux Group (STO: ELUX-B) has picked up five Red Dot design awards this year for outstanding product design. The SaphirMatt, a matt black glass induction hob, received the top recognition Red Dot: Best of the Best for its innovative scratch-resistant matt glass.
“The unique SaphirMatt ceramic glass can withstand everyday use and abrasions while the elegant black matt finish adds a touch of style to any kitchen. This delivers an outstanding consumer experience and we’re extremely proud to win the highest distinction Red Dot: Best of the Best for this cutting-edge design,” says Simon Bradford, Head of Design for Product Line Taste.
Photo credits © AEG, Electrolux Group.
The Red Dot Design Award is one of the most sought-after design accolades in the world. This year’s winners were chosen by an expert jury and the winning products will be presented at the Red Dot Design Museum in Essen, Germany and online at www.red-dot.org.
Electrolux and AEG SaphirMatt Induction Hobs
The SaphirMatt glass finish for cooking hobs boasts superior cleanability and resistance to scratches and fingerprints, but its frosted surface is also replete with visual and tactile appeal.
About Electrolux Group
Electrolux Group is one of the leading global appliance company that has shaped living for the better for more than 100 years. Electrolux reinvent lifetime taste, care and wellbeing experiences for millions of people, always striving to be at the forefront of sustainability in society through its solutions and operations.
Sustainable consumer experience innovation is a key driver for long term profitable growth, enabling users to prepare great-tasting food, care for their clothes so they stay new for longer and achieve healthy wellbeing at home. Consistently increasing operational efficiency through digitalization, automation and modularization is key to improve profitability and enable profitable growth. Sustainability is an integral part of Electrolux Group’s strategy.
In 2023 Electrolux Group had sales of SEK 134 billion and employed 45,000 people around the world. Group headquarters are located in Stockholm (Sweden) and the Electrolux share (ELUXb) is listed on Nasdaq OMX Stockholm.
The Group brands includes Electrolux, AEG and Frigidaire, where the Group sells household products in over 120 markets every year. The Electrolux Group products include refrigerators, freezers, ovens, cookers, hobs, hoods, microwave ovens, dishwashers, washing machines, tumble dryers, vacuum cleaners, air conditioners, air purifiers and small domestic appliances.
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Article written and photo credits copyright © AEG, Electrolux Group.
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