WHIRLPOOL I n n ovati o n , d e si g n & s u s tai n a bil i t y WHIRLPOOL PHILOSOPY THE THINKING BEHIND THE BRAND Whirlpool has always focused on bringing innovations on the market that combine technology, design and performance through sustainable development. Design is our innovation engine; more than 160 people works spread across 4 continents in our Global Consumer Design Studios in Chicago, Monterrey in Mexico, Milan, Shanghai and New Delhi. A full team of designers, ergonomists, sociologists and psychologists decipher the trends of modern society to invent the concepts of tomorrow that bring true benefits to consumers every day. WHIRLPOOL MEA INTERNATIONAL MEA INTERNATIONAL SHOWROOM W ELC OM E TO T H E W H I R L P OOL WOR LD Whirlpool is present in more than 70 countries in the Middle East and Africa region since many years. His expertise in the home appliances business and his Whirlpool brand aims to become part of his consumer life and have a very tight emotional connection with him. Whirlpool unique 6TH SENSE technology is designed to give him real assistance in making all the home task as easy as possible. Designed to sense and adapt to different operations and evolving needs, it optimizes resources and delivers the best results with all appliances. Whirlpool distinctive personality and his set of values are transmitted through his brand ambassador that represents the creativity, sensitivity and intuition of 6TH SENSE technology dedication to constantly develop new technologies to Awarded innovators in design satisfy his consumer’s needs, adapting to their desires it’s present across our products range. his vision for the growth in the area. Present in the territories with his representative office in Dubai since 2009 Whirlpool MEA manages the business throught his regional Headquarter in the north of Italy. INNOVATION INTO OUR PRODUCTS At Whirlpool every launch of new products starts with the deep understanding of our consumer. Designers and engineers convey and transform the inputs into new features. Only after rigorous quality checks and improvements the new technology is launched in the markets. WORLD‘S LEADING MAJOR APPLIANCES MANUFACTURER* • 68,000 employees in 170 countries worldwide • 18.7 billion dollars 2011 sales MARKETING RESEARCH Consumer research analisys MARKETING The new feature is launched in the market •5 4 million appliances manufactured every year in 13 countries and 4 continents • 67 research and development centers • Full line of major home appliances and compelling portfolio of consumer preferred brands LEGAL Patent the technology * Whirlpool Corporation is the N.1 selling major appliance manufacturer in the world. Source: Euromonitor International Limited; retail volume sales in unit based on 2011 data. Consumer need INNOVATION & DESIGN Transformation input in new features 100 y e ar s o f I n n ovati on Understanding consumers’ needs and adapting to For over 100 years, Whirlpool has stayed ahead of their desires through intelligent technology. the field by offering innovative solutions for fabric This is Whirlpool. QUALITY Internal and external test and certification ENGENNERING Feasabilty and production analysis WHIRLPOOL 6TH SENSE: THE BEST TECHNOLOGY, AT YOUR SERVICE. care, food preservation and food preparation. From the launch of the first electric wringer 1911 1998 ...in your laundry 2001 Washing and drying every load to perfection, respecting your DID yOU KNOW...? washing machine in 1911, produced in Michigan fabrics and make you save on resources. USA by Upton family, through a combination of ...in your refrigerator constant growth and strategic acquisitions during the century, Whirlpool Corporation has expanded globally becoming a world's leader manufacturer of major home appliances, selling and producing home appliances all around the world. 2007 2008 2011 Consumer need: 33% of consumers rate easier cleaning as top priority need. Whirlpool answer: IxeliumTM hob - the first cook-top that never loses its shine. Created through the exclusive application of nanotechnology to steel, its revolutionary surface prevents food residues to attach, making it quick and easy to clean with a simple wipe of the sponge. Innovative and patented technology that offers not only faster cleaning but also groundbreaking protection against abrasion and yellowing. Conserving natural freshness for longer. ...in your dishwasher Cleaning your dishes to perfection with no need for pre-washing. ...in your kitchen Granting you excellent cooking results in no time. WHIRLPOOL I n n ovati o n , d e si g n & s u s tai n a bil i t y WHIRLPOOL PHILOSOPY THE THINKING BEHIND THE BRAND Whirlpool has always focused on bringing innovations on the market that combine technology, design and performance through sustainable development. Design is our innovation engine; more than 160 people works spread across 4 continents in our Global Consumer Design Studios in Chicago, Monterrey in Mexico, Milan, Shanghai and New Delhi. A full team of designers, ergonomists, sociologists and psychologists decipher the trends of modern society to invent the concepts of tomorrow that bring true benefits to consumers every day. WHIRLPOOL MEA INTERNATIONAL MEA INTERNATIONAL SHOWROOM W ELC OM E TO T H E W H I R L P OOL WOR LD Whirlpool is present in more than 70 countries in the Middle East and Africa region since many years. His expertise in the home appliances business and his Whirlpool brand aims to become part of his consumer life and have a very tight emotional connection with him. Whirlpool unique 6TH SENSE technology is designed to give him real assistance in making all the home task as easy as possible. Designed to sense and adapt to different operations and evolving needs, it optimizes resources and delivers the best results with all appliances. Whirlpool distinctive personality and his set of values are transmitted through his brand ambassador that represents the creativity, sensitivity and intuition of 6TH SENSE technology dedication to constantly develop new technologies to Awarded innovators in design satisfy his consumer’s needs, adapting to their desires it’s present across our products range. his vision for the growth in the area. Present in the territories with his representative office in Dubai since 2009 Whirlpool MEA manages the business throught his regional Headquarter in the north of Italy. INNOVATION INTO OUR PRODUCTS At Whirlpool every launch of new products starts with the deep understanding of our consumer. Designers and engineers convey and transform the inputs into new features. Only after rigorous quality checks and improvements the new technology is launched in the markets. WORLD‘S LEADING MAJOR APPLIANCES MANUFACTURER* • 68,000 employees in 170 countries worldwide • 18.7 billion dollars 2011 sales MARKETING RESEARCH Consumer research analisys MARKETING The new feature is launched in the market •5 4 million appliances manufactured every year in 13 countries and 4 continents • 67 research and development centers • Full line of major home appliances and compelling portfolio of consumer preferred brands LEGAL Patent the technology * Whirlpool Corporation is the N.1 selling major appliance manufacturer in the world. Source: Euromonitor International Limited; retail volume sales in unit based on 2011 data. Consumer need INNOVATION & DESIGN Transformation input in new features 100 y e ar s o f I n n ovati on Understanding consumers’ needs and adapting to For over 100 years, Whirlpool has stayed ahead of their desires through intelligent technology. the field by offering innovative solutions for fabric This is Whirlpool. QUALITY Internal and external test and certification ENGENNERING Feasabilty and production analysis WHIRLPOOL 6TH SENSE: THE BEST TECHNOLOGY, AT YOUR SERVICE. care, food preservation and food preparation. From the launch of the first electric wringer 1911 1998 ...in your laundry 2001 Washing and drying every load to perfection, respecting your DID yOU KNOW...? washing machine in 1911, produced in Michigan fabrics and make you save on resources. USA by Upton family, through a combination of ...in your refrigerator constant growth and strategic acquisitions during the century, Whirlpool Corporation has expanded globally becoming a world's leader manufacturer of major home appliances, selling and producing home appliances all around the world. 2007 2008 2011 Consumer need: 33% of consumers rate easier cleaning as top priority need. Whirlpool answer: IxeliumTM hob - the first cook-top that never loses its shine. Created through the exclusive application of nanotechnology to steel, its revolutionary surface prevents food residues to attach, making it quick and easy to clean with a simple wipe of the sponge. Innovative and patented technology that offers not only faster cleaning but also groundbreaking protection against abrasion and yellowing. Conserving natural freshness for longer. ...in your dishwasher Cleaning your dishes to perfection with no need for pre-washing. ...in your kitchen Granting you excellent cooking results in no time. WHIRLPOOL I n n ovati o n , d e si g n & s u s tai n a bil i t y WHIRLPOOL PHILOSOPY THE THINKING BEHIND THE BRAND Whirlpool has always focused on bringing innovations on the market that combine technology, design and performance through sustainable development. Design is our innovation engine; more than 160 people works spread across 4 continents in our Global Consumer Design Studios in Chicago, Monterrey in Mexico, Milan, Shanghai and New Delhi. A full team of designers, ergonomists, sociologists and psychologists decipher the trends of modern society to invent the concepts of tomorrow that bring true benefits to consumers every day. WHIRLPOOL MEA INTERNATIONAL MEA INTERNATIONAL SHOWROOM W ELC OM E TO T H E W H I R L P OOL WOR LD Whirlpool is present in more than 70 countries in the Middle East and Africa region since many years. His expertise in the home appliances business and his Whirlpool brand aims to become part of his consumer life and have a very tight emotional connection with him. Whirlpool unique 6TH SENSE technology is designed to give him real assistance in making all the home task as easy as possible. Designed to sense and adapt to different operations and evolving needs, it optimizes resources and delivers the best results with all appliances. Whirlpool distinctive personality and his set of values are transmitted through his brand ambassador that represents the creativity, sensitivity and intuition of 6TH SENSE technology dedication to constantly develop new technologies to Awarded innovators in design satisfy his consumer’s needs, adapting to their desires it’s present across our products range. his vision for the growth in the area. Present in the territories with his representative office in Dubai since 2009 Whirlpool MEA manages the business throught his regional Headquarter in the north of Italy. INNOVATION INTO OUR PRODUCTS At Whirlpool every launch of new products starts with the deep understanding of our consumer. Designers and engineers convey and transform the inputs into new features. Only after rigorous quality checks and improvements the new technology is launched in the markets. WORLD‘S LEADING MAJOR APPLIANCES MANUFACTURER* • 68,000 employees in 170 countries worldwide • 18.7 billion dollars 2011 sales MARKETING RESEARCH Consumer research analisys MARKETING The new feature is launched in the market •5 4 million appliances manufactured every year in 13 countries and 4 continents • 67 research and development centers • Full line of major home appliances and compelling portfolio of consumer preferred brands LEGAL Patent the technology * Whirlpool Corporation is the N.1 selling major appliance manufacturer in the world. Source: Euromonitor International Limited; retail volume sales in unit based on 2011 data. Consumer need INNOVATION & DESIGN Transformation input in new features 100 y e ar s o f I n n ovati on Understanding consumers’ needs and adapting to For over 100 years, Whirlpool has stayed ahead of their desires through intelligent technology. the field by offering innovative solutions for fabric This is Whirlpool. QUALITY Internal and external test and certification ENGENNERING Feasabilty and production analysis WHIRLPOOL 6TH SENSE: THE BEST TECHNOLOGY, AT YOUR SERVICE. care, food preservation and food preparation. From the launch of the first electric wringer 1911 1998 ...in your laundry 2001 Washing and drying every load to perfection, respecting your DID yOU KNOW...? washing machine in 1911, produced in Michigan fabrics and make you save on resources. USA by Upton family, through a combination of ...in your refrigerator constant growth and strategic acquisitions during the century, Whirlpool Corporation has expanded globally becoming a world's leader manufacturer of major home appliances, selling and producing home appliances all around the world. 2007 2008 2011 Consumer need: 33% of consumers rate easier cleaning as top priority need. Whirlpool answer: IxeliumTM hob - the first cook-top that never loses its shine. Created through the exclusive application of nanotechnology to steel, its revolutionary surface prevents food residues to attach, making it quick and easy to clean with a simple wipe of the sponge. Innovative and patented technology that offers not only faster cleaning but also groundbreaking protection against abrasion and yellowing. Conserving natural freshness for longer. ...in your dishwasher Cleaning your dishes to perfection with no need for pre-washing. ...in your kitchen Granting you excellent cooking results in no time.