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PROFILE |
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AB Electrolux has a hunting license for dust bunnies. The company is the world's #1 producer of household appliances, including washing machines, dishwashers, refrigerators, and freezers. Major brands include Frigidaire, Electrolux, Zanussi, and AEG. Electrolux is also the world's #1 maker of vacuum cleaners, including the brands Eureka (US) and Electrolux (outside North America); it is buying the Electrolux name in North America. Electrolux also makes food and beverage machines for the food service industry, laundry equipment, and lawn and garden equipment (Husqvarna chainsaws, Flymo lawnmowers, and Weed Eater trimmers). Through Investor AB, Sweden's Wallenberg family controls 24% of Electrolux's voting power.
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FINANCIAL OVERVIEW |
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Fiscal Year-End: December
2000 Sales (mil.): 13,209.00
1-Yr. Sales Growth: (5.8)%
Employees: 87,128
Revenue per employee: $151,604.54
KEY PEOPLE |
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Michael Treschow
CEO
Johan Bygge
CFO
CONTACT INFO |
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S:t Göransgatan 143
Stockholm, Sweden
Phone: 46-8-738-6000
Fax: 46-8-656-4478
Online: Web Site
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