Zanussi was an Italian producer of home appliances that in 1984 was bought by Electrolux [LINK: http://www.electrolux.com/node298.aspx] [1]. The company can be traced to 1858, when it produced terracotta heaters under the brand of "Becchi". Zanussi is a leading brand for domestic kitchen appliances in Europe. Exported from Italy since 1946, Zanussi is widely recognized for its innovative products and distinctive modern design. History The Zanussi Company began as the small workshop of Antonio Zanussi in 1916. The enterprising 26-year-old son of a blacksmith in Pordenone in Northeastern Italy began the business by making home stoves and wood-burning ovens. In the early 1970?s Zanussi sold in the UK (and for some time after) under the ?Zoppas? brand name which had been acquired as well as Zanussi making it the second largest Italian appliance maker. They also produced washing machines Hotpoint

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