Kitchen Appliances-European,Italian,German,French,British,French,Russian
There are many European manufacturers of fine European kitchen appliances doing business in the States and Australia. To see them in person, you will probably have to travel to a major city where most of the showrooms are located. In general, European appliances are more energy and water efficient, more durable, and more expensive than USA brands.
Asko Appliances--their motto is 'Built to Last Longer' , sounds good ! Asko makes dishwashers and clothes washers and dryers. Asko new tall-tank dishwasher models out-clean ordinary units while using less water and electricity. They’re super-quiet, dependable and backed by a strong warranty. Every ASKO is tested before it leaves the factory. They have been building home appliances since 1950 and are sold in more than 30 countries. Every component is constructed of steel rather than plastic wherever possible. And every ASKO product is built with Scandinavian quality and environmental sensitivity. Asko washers and dryers are designed to clean as well as possible while using less electricity, water, and detergent. They have features such as stainless steel drums that never rust or corrode, and innovative self-contained water heaters for precise temperature control. www.askousa.com
Miele Appliances--For over 106 years, Miele, the largest family-owned and operated appliance company in the world, has been guided by its founders' committment to the quality of its products. Their motto: "Immer besser," or "Forever better". Miele makes dishwashers, range hoods, ovens, warming drawers, plate & cup warmers, steam ovens, cooktops, built in coffeemakers, clothes dryers, upright vacuums, and Galaxy Vacuums. Miele Store is the online source for purchasing Miele Cleaning Essentials products as well as extended service agreements for Miele appliances. Miele appliances are engineered to provide superior results coupled with ease of use and flexibility. Miele is very conscious of being as environmentally responsible as possible. You can locate a Miele Appliance dealer by zip code. Located in nine different areas across the country, Miele Design Centers are not retail venues, but training and consultation centers. You can call for special events or for a private consultation. www.miele.com
Prestige Appliances imports European appliances into Australia. They say that many Australian household appliance names such as Kleenmaid, Blanco, Technika, and Baumatic don't really manufacture most of the appliances which they sell but buy from European manufacturers such as Brandt, Filippi, Meneghetti, Tecnogas, and have these appliances re-badge or re-labeled before importing into Australia. Prestige Appliances is an importer and distributor of the highest quality European appliances factory direct with the original brand name thereby saving a good bit of money if you live in Australia. www.prestigeappliances.com.au
La Cornue, the ultimate in high end cooking equipment and designers of fine kitchen furniture & fixtures, has been imported from France into North America exclusively by Purcell Murray Co. Each Château range or Cornuchef range is assembled by hand and by one person. This person will follow production through to the end and finalize every last detail. Each kitchen range is monitored, controlled and tested at all the stages of production. They tell you that even if you happen to be the Queen of England, you will have to wait at least two months for your Château La Cornue. www.lacornue.com
Liebherr Refrigerators--Founded in 1949, Liebherr is a privately held group of international companies. Its domestic appliance division, established in 1954, specializes in engineering and manufacturing high efficiency, top-quality refrigerators and freezers of which nearly 1.4 million units are exported worldwide annually. In 2004, Liebherr launched its first official manufacturer supported marketing of products to the U.S. market. Initial product offerings in the U.S. include built-in and free-standing cabinet depth refrigerator/freezers and wine coolers (wine chillers) . The Dual Refrigeration System facilitates optimal conditions in both the Refrigerator and Freezer whereby separate silent compressors ensure accurate temperature and humidity control. The Liebherr Group’s holding company is Liebherr-International AG in Bulle, Switzerland, which is entirely owned by members of the Liebherr family. They also manufacturer construction equipment. www.liebherr-appliances.com
AEG Appliances--aka Electrolux, Swedish appliance manufacturer AB Electrolux acquired the AEG household appliance line in 1994. AEG...Advanced Engineering from Germany. AEG is renowned for it's innovative quality products and engineeering excellence. Washing machines, dryers, dishwashers, coffee machines, ovens, microwave ovens. modular cooking units, gas cooktops, ceramic cooktops, induction cooktops, vent canopies, and rangehoods. Throughout Europe, AEG-Electrolux stands for high-quality appliances that combine top performance with excellent German design. Perfekt in Form und Funktion is more than a slogan, it is weird spelling !. www.aeg.com
Verona Appliances--The Verona brand of hand-made, quality cooking appliances is now available in North America. Designed and manufactured in Italy, the Verona name has been associated with durable and beautiful European professional appliances since 1958. Verona ranges, ovens, cook-tops and ventilation are featured in designer kitchens throughout Europe. Verona manufacturers kitchen ranges, both electric and gas, electric cooktops and wall ovens in stainless steel. Verona Appliances also makes glass top cooktops. www.veronaappliances.com
La Germania kitchen products combine stylish Italian design with superior performance in cooking ranges and built in stoves and cook tops. With a choice of gas or dual fuel models and a range of finishes and versatile features. Bertazzoni S.p.a was founded by Francesco Bertazzoni, in 1882 and originally produced scales. They moved into producing cookers around the turn of the century. Exports began in 1960 to Cyprus and the Mediterranean and today, laGermania is sold all over the world. www.lagermania.it