Norge (appliance manufacturer)
Brand of appliances
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Norge was a brand of appliances originally manufactured by the Norge Appliance Company. It was once a division of BorgWarner and later a division of Fedders. The Norge name was acquired in 1979 by Magic Chef, which in turn was absorbed by Maytag in 1986.[1] Since 2006, Maytag is a part of Whirlpool Corporation.
| Type | Subsidiary |
|---|---|
| Industry | Appliances |
| Founded | 1930s |
| Defunct | 2006 |
| Fate | Acquired by Maytag in 1986, later acquired by Whirlpool in 2006. Closed |
| Owner | Magic Chef |
| Parent | Maytag Corporation |
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Popular culture
- Dan Aykroyd portrayed a Norge repairman on Saturday Night Live.[2]