13 Facts About Gorenje

1.

Since the company's beginnings in 1950, Gorenje has expanded into a multinational corporation and the Gorenje Group includes 83 subsidiary companies, 59 of which are located outside Slovenia.

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2.

In 1950, Gorenje was established by the Yugoslavian government in the village of Gorenje, Yugoslavia.

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3.

In 1965, Gorenje started producing washing machines under license from Zanussi.

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4.

Gorenje continued its expansion and employed over 20,000 people during the 1970s.

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5.

From 1991 to 1996, Gorenje continued to expand its distribution and sales network in Eastern Europe.

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6.

In 2005, Gorenje took over the Czech manufacturer of kitchen ranges, Mora Moravia.

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7.

Also, the second collection of household appliances Gorenje Pininfarina, designed by the Italian design studio Pininfarina, was launched.

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8.

In 2008, Gorenje continued its cooperation with Pininfarina and launched the Gorenje Pininfarina Black collection.

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9.

In 2009, Gorenje participated at the Milan Design Week presenting Mini hot plate Mrs Dalloway, Gorenje designed by Nika Zupanc.

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10.

In 2010, Gorenje took over Swedish appliance manufacturer Asko Appliances.

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11.

In 1973 Gorenje bought the Piper PA-34 Seneca YU-BIL aircraft for its business flights; better quality pressurized Piper PA-31 Navajo YU-BKY aircraft was later acquired.

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12.

In 1978, Gorenje purchased a seven-seater Cessna Citation I YU-BIA private jet.

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13.

Gorenje used the aircraft for its business needs and to serve its business partners.

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