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Miele company history timeline

1984

In 1984, the company launched a new line of commercial washing machines and tumble dryers called the "little giants," so named because they had a capacity of five to six kilograms.

1985

In 1985, three of Miele's senior managers, including co-owner Kurt Christian Zinkann, passed away.

1986

1986: Miele acquires laundry technology specialist Cordes in Oelde.

1999

In 1999, the year when the company celebrated its centenary, Miele grossed DM3.9 billion and employed a workforce of 14,364.

2002

At 72 and 73 years of age, in 2002 Rudolf Miele and Peter Zinkann, supported by three executive managers from outside the family, continued to co-manage the business over breakfast discussions from their glass-walled offices.

2012

2012 a new induction hob is introduced to the range.

2016

2016 a whole new way of built-in appliances are made to suit the kitchens needs and customers personalities.

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Founded
1984
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Headquarters
Princeton, NJ
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Founders
Carl Miele
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