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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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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In 1950, Gorenje was established by the Yugoslavian government in the village of Gorenje, Yugoslavia.
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In 1965, Gorenje started producing washing machines under license from Zanussi.
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Gorenje continued its expansion and employed over 20,000 people during the 1970s.
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From 1991 to 1996, Gorenje continued to expand its distribution and sales network in Eastern Europe.
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In 2005, Gorenje took over the Czech manufacturer of kitchen ranges, Mora Moravia.
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Also, the second collection of household appliances Gorenje Pininfarina, designed by the Italian design studio Pininfarina, was launched.
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In 2008, Gorenje continued its cooperation with Pininfarina and launched the Gorenje Pininfarina Black collection.
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In 2009, Gorenje participated at the Milan Design Week presenting Mini hot plate Mrs Dalloway, Gorenje designed by Nika Zupanc.
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In 2010, Gorenje took over Swedish appliance manufacturer Asko Appliances.
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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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In 1978, Gorenje purchased a seven-seater Cessna Citation I YU-BIA private jet.
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Gorenje used the aircraft for its business needs and to serve its business partners.
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