AEG (brand)
German manufacturer of home appliances
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AEG Hausgeräte GmbH, simply known as AEG or AEG Electrolux, is a German household appliances company.[1]
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Company type | Subsidiary |
|---|---|
| Industry | Home appliance |
| Founded | 1887 |
| Founder | AEG |
| Headquarters | , Germany |
Area served | Worldwide |
| Products | Home appliances |
| Owner | Electrolux (100%) |
| Parent | Electrolux |
| Website | www |
Founded in 1887, it originally belonged to the German company of the same name,[2] active in the electronics and metalworking sectors. In 1994, the household appliances division was sold to the Swedish company Electrolux,[3] which still owns it and sells products under the brand name.
History
The AEG brand was born in 1887 following the name change of the company founded in 1883.[2]
In 1985, AEG was acquired by Daimler-Benz, into which it was incorporated in 1996.[4]
In 1994, AEG's household appliances division was sold to the Swedish multinational Electrolux, which relaunched the brand as AEG Electrolux in 2005.[3]
Logos
1919â1985
1985â2016
2016âpresent
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