Media Release
September 15th 2014
THE GLOBAL VACUUM PHENOMEN -
ELECTROLUX ERGORAPIDO TURNS 10
AND CELEBRATES WITH
TEN MILLION SOLD
In August, Electrolux produced the 10 millionth Ergorapido. Since its launch in 2004, this vacuum has been sold in more
than 70 countries across all continents from Argentina to Yemen, making the Electrolux Ergorapido the most global
battery stick cleaner available.
“The Ergorapido success clearly shows how consumers around the world have appreciated this innovative product,” says Alan Dalton, General Manager Electrolux Small Appliances NZ. “It was developed based on consumer insight about cleaning needs and habits. We saw that consumers around the globe
wanted a powerful cordless cleaner for instant cleaning, and also a product that was so nicely designed that it could be
stored out in the open, always ready for cleaning on the go”.
The largest single market for Ergorapido has so far been the United States, followed by Japan and France. The two key
markets of the USA and Japan can also be used to illustrate the sheer volume produced: If you place all 10 million
Ergorapidos horizontally on a line, it will stretch from New York to Tokyo.
The 10 million could also be compared to the 21.5 million Volkswagen Beetle cars that were sold globally during a
65-year period up until 2003. And in the same way as the Beetle platform developed, the Ergorapido is now in its third
generation and with a total of 45 different models sold throughout the years.
“The basic platform is the same with the 2-in-1 functionality, but suction power has improved by over 200% over the
years with new battery technology and other product enhancements”, says Dalton. “A brush-roll-clean feature to remove
tangled hair has been introduced, together with features like a self-standing function and better maneuverability. The
constant innovation has made this product into a winner in many tests since 2004.”
The 10 millionth Ergorapido, which has a completely unique copper-metallic front, will be awarded to the best friend of
an Electrolux employee through a global nomination procedure internally in the Electrolux Group.
“We wanted to let our Electrolux employees around the world show their friends how great this Electrolux product is.
After all, the need for instant cleaning is global.”
Editor’s Note; Electrolux Small Appliances markets and sells more than 22 million vacuum cleaners and small domestic appliances
annually in 150 markets worldwide. The sector has a yearly turnover of 9 billion SEK, a team of 2,800 employees, and is
organized in four regions: North America, Latin America, Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA) and Asia Pacific. In
addition to the Electrolux master brand, the sector has many strong brands in its portfolio including AEG, Eureka, BEAM,
Zanussi, Tornado, Progress, Volta and Sanitaire.
Electrolux is one of the world’s largest producers of vacuum cleaners and the only truly global player. The vacuum
cleaner line-up includes canisters, uprights, sticks, hand-helds, central vac solutions, and high-pressure washers. The
small domestic appliances line-up includes coffee machines, espresso machines, irons, toasters, grills, rice cookers,
kettles, food processors, mixers, blenders and more.
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