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LUXURY APPLIANCE MANUFACTURER LIEBHERR
HONORED WITH 2015 GREEN GOOD DESIGN AWARD
Burlington, Ontario, May 19, 2015 – Liebherr, a worldwide leader in premium refrigeration for
more than 60 years, is honored to be presented with the prestigious 2015 Green GOOD
DESIGN award for the 48” SBS 19H1 fully integrated refrigerator in the Kitchen/Appliances
category. The SBS 19H1 was chosen as an outstanding example of green design by a panel of
global design leaders, from among thousands of submissions in over 45 countries.
“Our aim is to have the least damaging effect on the environment, in addition to offering
solutions that help conserve energy. We are privileged that this distinguished body has
recognized Liebherr’s active role in improving the environment and continuous commitment to
sustainable design,” said Josef Steigmiller, Vice President, Liebherr Refrigeration, The
Americas. “The SBS 19H1 exemplifies Liebherr’s passion for providing environmentally friendly
products without compromising on the design or quality.”
Liebherr has a long-standing history of responsible production initiatives. An array of compelling,
innovative ideas are continuously implemented into Liebherr’s efficient products to enhance
freshness, improve ease of use and save even more energy.
The new Liebherr SBS 19H1 consists of two towers that have the ability to be completely hidden
behind cabinetry, making it perfect for the custom kitchen. The 24” HRB 1120 full refrigerator
with BioFresh along with side-by-side companion 24” HF 861 full freezer with icemaker offers an
efficient interior designed to hold more food and offer more storage flexibility. High-end
performance details make everything easy to see, access and clean.
Liebherr understands the importance of fresh food for optimal health, and has developed
numerous industry-leading technologies for convenience as well as smart storage such as
SuperFrost, SuperCool and BioFresh. These technologies are created to help preserve nutrients
and extend shelf life of foods, allowing consumers to eat healthy and seasonally, shop less often
and save money due to less waste.
Now in its seventh year, Green GOOD DESIGN's goal is to bestow international recognition to
those outstanding individuals, companies, organizations, governments, and institutions -
together with their products, services, programs, ideas, and concepts- that have forwarded
exceptional thinking and inspired greater progress toward a more healthier and more
sustainable universe. The Green GOOD DESIGN award honors the world’s most important
examples of sustainable design and identifies global companies creating ecological and
sustainable design.
The Liebherr SBS 19H1 is available at fine and specialty appliance retailers across the United
States and Canada. For more information, please visit http://www.liebherr-appliances.com
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About Liebherr
Driven by innovation and characterized by sophisticated, elegant design, German founded
Liebherr Corporation brings the best of Europe to the refrigeration category in North America.
Consumers can find an authorized Liebherr retailer by visiting http://www.liebherrappliances.com and clicking on the ‘Find A Dealer” tab. Members of the design trade can obtain
specs and product information by clicking on the “Trade Resources” tab.
About Green GOOD DESIGN Award
The Green GOOD DESIGN award is a specialized edition of the GOOD DESIGN program,
which was founded by the Chicago Athenaeum Museum of Architecture and Design in 1950.
The award program emphasizes the importance of sustainable design and works to develop a
public awareness program to the international general public showcasing companies who are
doing the best job in sustainable design for our world environments. The Green GOOD
DESIGN award 2015 recipients represent the world's most important manufacturers and design
firms and leading FORTUNE 500 corporations that are forwarding a new emphasis on a more
sustainable design and environment worldwide.