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The Electrolux Group
A History of Innovation
Electrolux Laundry Systems is renowned for our innovative approach to product development, laundry processes, production engineering and human resource management. Here are just a few milestones in our development:

Product Innovation
  • AquaClean® System washes wool-based and delicate materials in water instead of using traditional solvent-based drycleaning thus AquaClean® is not only good for business but also for the environment.
  • CO2 – using an environmentally friendly process to replace solvent-based drycleaning systems
  • First to launch reversing washer drum system (1902)
  • Washers with automatic door opening and tilting
  • Ironer integrating a folder device
  • Ironers with a flexible chest
  • Automatic Weighing System (AWS) for superior laundry economy
  • Ceramic burner on Ironers
  • Dynamic Balancing System (DBS)
  • Nutek (Swedish National Board for Industrial and Technical Development) awards for the most energy-efficient washers and dryers
  • Sideloaded barrier washers
  • New generation of modularly built machines (2000), unique customer adaptability with several million combinations
  • Dryer with Sliding Door and tilting to reduce manual handling

Laundry Process
  • Innovation Sideloaded barrier washers with devices to match the EN14065 norm (RABC*) for full traceability of bacterially contaminated laundry (2003)
  • Automatic moisture measurement and automatic speed management system on ironer (DIAMMS)
  • Pullman machines improving full mechanical effect during washing.
  • Ironer integrating feeder, folder and stacker in one compact machine (FFS)
  • Complete laundry process knowledge with internal R&D and production of all types of laundry equipment
  • FOM 71 lab, the reference machine for evaluating laundry performance using ISO standards
  • Super balance distribution concept
  • The possibility of renting of the complete laundry: machines, maintenance, total warranty, chemicals, linen and consulting
  • Services consulting since the 1980’s - solving laundry issues instead of promoting machinery
  • Trolley (Transpo 40) that removes manual handling from washer to dryer

Production Engineering Innovation
  • Flexible blue-collar working hours (1991)
  • Direct CAD to shop floor manufacturing integration
  • Continuous manufacturing process measurement feedback loop

Human Resources Innovation

  • Laundry organisation for mentally challenged persons
  • Goal-oriented production teams (1989)

... and much, much more.  For more information, contact your local sales representative.

RABC* = Risk Analysis Bio-Contamination Control

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