only press releases
Miele places faith at Eurocucina in exceptional product performance and design

Culinary competence

Gütersloh, February 10, 2012. – Cookery demonstrations by internationally renowned chefs de cuisine showcasing new built-in kitchen appliances and a sophisticated tradeshow booth – all the requisite ingredients for a top-class presentation of haute cuisine at Eurocucina in Milan (April 17-22, 2012). The show motto - Culinary Art by Miele - underlines this claim to excellence. ...more

Miele draws positive 2011 trade show balance and commits to 2013 show

Miele to present at 2013 LivingKitchen

Gütersloh, January 17, 2012. – The domestic appliance manufacturer Miele has committed to presenting at the next LivingKitchen to be held in January 2013 in Cologne. "The concept of the last LivingKitchen was convincing. Attendance exceeded all expectations and the show had a very positive effect on our built-in appliance business", says Christian Gerwens, Managing Director of Miele Germany.  ...more

Home appliance owners vote Miele in first position

'Most reliable brand' again in Great Britain

London/Gütersloh, February 2, 2012. – As in the previous year, the highly reputable British consumer magazine Which? has once again awarded Miele the status of 'Most Reliable Domestic Appliance Brand'. Furthermore, the Gütersloh domestic appliance manufacturer achieved 'Best Brand Overall' status in six product categories. ...more

Topping 'Kundenmonitor Deutschland' charts for past 20 years

Miele has best service operation

Gütersloh, November 22, 2011. – For the 17th time, Germany's consumers have voted Miele Service the best in its branch of industry. In an extensive comparative study carried out by 'Kundenmonitor Deutschland' for 2011, consumers were asked to record their own personal experiences with the level of service provided by domestic appliance manufacturers. Miele's marks averaged out at 2.05 on the German school scale. ...more

Particularly safe and cost-effective reprocessing/50 years of trust in Miele medical technology/Successful launch of System4Med

Medica: Miele confirms claim to innovation leadership

Gütersloh/Düsseldorf, November 16, 2011. – At Medica 2011, Miele Professional will once again reassert its claim to being innovation leader in the field of instrument reprocessing: For example with a new system to process the instruments used in robotic-assisted surgery as well as an innovative heat-recovery system for large-chamber decontamination units. 'Experience – Trust – Innovation' is the motto of Miele's booth which will also remind visitors to Hall 12, Stand E 17 that Miele is this year celebrating 50 years of medical technology. ...more

Further information and PR photographs are available here.

Miele at IFA: Ultra-fast hob units and a 17-minute dishwasher – adventure-oriented presentation – News on Smart Grid

Miele boss Zinkann: 'Intelligent energy
cost savings'

Gütersloh/Berlin, August 31, 2011. – Miele to set new standards once again at IFA 2011 in terms of innovation, stylish indulgence and hospitality. This was announced personally today by the Managing Director and co-proprietor Dr. Reinhard Zinkann at a press conference held by the company. Particular attention was paid to new and unbeatably fast electric hobs ('ExtraSpeed') and dishwashers ('ProfiLine'). Dr. Zinkann also presented Miele's first active steam ironing system. Furthermore, the Gütersloh appliance maker is combining its SmartGrid technology with the use of home-generated solar power (PV). Dr. Zinkann also presented a project revolving around a Miele tumble dryer which uses solar collectors, heat exchangers and a water storage tank to heat process air (solar-thermal heating).. ...more

The speech of Dr. Reinhard Zinkann is available here.

Further information on product innovations and the combination of SmartGrid technology with the use of home-generated solar power (PV) is available here.

EUR 2.95 bn sales in Financial 2010/11 / Promising growth above all in Central Europe, Asia and on other overseas markets

Miele turnover grows by 4%

Gütersloh, August 22, 2011. – The German family-owned Miele company witnessed continued growth once again in the past business year: The world's leading manufacturer of premium domestic appliances achieved sales of EUR 2.95 bn in the 2010/11 financial year ending June 30, 2011. This equates to growth in the order of 4%. With a workforce totalling more than 16,600, the number of employees within the Miele Group remained constant at a high level.  ...more

Choice materials and sophisticated technology

Miele dishwashers meet highest
of hygiene needs

Gütersloh, July 13, 2011. - Owners of Miele domestic dishwashers can rest assured that both their crockery and the cabinet itself is hygienically and thoroughly cleaned during each programme cycle. This is, on the one hand, the product of sophisticated dishwashing technology and, on the other, the result of carefully selecting only choice materials which meet stringent hygiene requirements. In this respect, Miele profits greatly from a transfer of knowledge and expertise from its own commercial disinfector business. Miele is namely the only manufacturer of domestic dishwashers able to draw on this wealth of experience from the commercial sector in the Professional division under the same roof. ...more

Placing the focus on people:

Miele presents 2011 Sustainability Report

Gütersloh, April 14, 2011. – Miele is not only renowned for the low consumption of its appliances but equally so for putting the principles of sustainability into practice in corporate life. Further evidence of this is provided in the form of the Miele 2011 Sustainability Report, which the Gütersloh-based domestic appliance manufacturer presented today.

Download Sustainability Report 2011:
http://www.miele-presse.de/de/en/press/1434.htm

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Modern, innovative, discerning

Miele Gallery opens in Vienna

Vienna, February 8, 2012. – Less than 10 months after the groundbreaking ceremony, Miele has now opened its doors in grand style in Austria's capital: In the new Miele Gallery in Vienna, consumers and dealers alike can experience the world of the Miele brand first-hand in an exquisite area covering 670 m². In total, Miele has invested EUR 10 m in this new brand embassy on the Vorarlberger Allee  – presenting the entire gamut of products in elegant ambience.  ...more

Experiencing brand and products live

Miele opens Galleries in Dubai and Kuala Lumpur

Dubai/Kuala Lumpur, December 8, 2011. – In around 50 metropolises worldwide, Miele is flying the flag in its product and experience worlds, officially termed Galleries, with attractive and inviting presentations. Existing Galleries around the world have now been joined by Dubai and Kuala Lumpur, the capital of Malaysia.  ...more

Miele Managing Director sees smart appliances as answer to energy problems

'Low consumption and perfect results'

Berlin/Gütersloh, November 22, 2011. – The greatest leverage in terms of further reducing electricity costs in private homes in future is likely to come from smart appliances. This claim was today made by Dr. Eduard Sailer, Miele Group board member responsible for technology, at the Energy Efficiency Congress convened by the German Energy Agency (dena) in Berlin. Energy saving options using conventional technology have already been exploited to the full. Smart Grid technology on the other hand presents new opportunities ...more

Pegasus Award and Trusted Brands Sustainability Prize 2011:

Miele counts among Europe's most trusted brands

Düsseldorf/Gütersloh, September 16, 2011. – Consumers trust Miele. In Germany and five other European countries, consumers recently voted the tradition-steeped family-run Miele company 'Most Trusted Brand' among domestic appliance manufacturers in the Reader's Digest European Trusted Brands 2011 study. For this, Miele was presented with the Pegasus Award for highest consumer trust and confidence. Furthermore, consumers rated Miele among the top five most credible company brands with respect to sustainability as expressed in fair production. As a result, the company was awarded the special 'Trusted Brands Sustainability Prize'. ...more

Miele Professional at IFA: Attractive dishwashers, washing machines and tumble dryers

Innovative commercial dishwashing technology

Gütersloh/Berlin, August 31, 2011. – Professional dishwashing technology is set to be the focus of attention at the Miele Professional presentation at the IFA 2011 trade show in Berlin, alongside the latest laundry machines. A separate area at the 3000 m² Miele stand in Hall 2.1 will, for instance, showcase the new ProfiLine dishwasher series which sets standards in terms of short cycles and user convenience. The product line-up will also include a special 'Vita 50' model to mark 50 years of commercial dishwashing with Miele.  ...more

IFA 2011: Miele flaunts fashion

Miele World of Experience with large fashion show

Gütersloh/Munich/Berlin, August 23, 2011. – When the IFA trade show opens its gates on September 2, Miele will not only be impressing both trade visitors and the general public with innovations and quality products: The world's leading manufacturer of premium domestic appliances will have transformed its 3000 m² stand into a unique brandscape. One of the highlights is the Miele Catwalk with collections by Marcel Ostertag, Frida Weyer and 'C´est tout'. ...more

First Miele Gallery in Germany / Exciting venue / Mayor Wowereit: 'Miele is setting standards'

Miele Gallery 'Unter den Linden' officially inaugurated

Berlin, July 1, 2011. – Miele, the world's leading purveyor of premium domestic appliances, opened its first Gallery in Germany on July 1, 2011. This move allows dealers and end-users to experience the fascination of the Miele brand 'live' in Berlin. Berlin's governing mayor Klaus Wowereit, the two Miele Managing Directors and co-proprietors Dr. Markus Miele and Dr. Reinhard Zinkann and the Managing Director of Miele Germany, Christian Gerwens, together cut through the red ribbon to mark the event.

Further information and PR photographs of the Miele Gallery Berlin are available here.

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International jury honours product design excellence

Four Miele machines awarded 'red dot'

Gütersloh, May 25, 2011. – The highly reputable Design Centre North Rhine Westphalia has awarded Miele domestic appliances its coveted 'red dot' 2011 design award. The G 5935 SCi XXL dishwasher and the integrated W 2859i WPM washing machine received the 'red dot' for product design excellence. An 'honourable mention' went for exceptional design details to Miele's DA 7000 Aura island decor hood and the PTT 7189 commercial dryer-dryer stack.  ...more

Star chef Jamie Oliver kits out truck with Miele appliances

Food Revolution - Made in the USA

Princeton/USA, May 2, 2011. – He is one of the most flamboyant of the new vanguard generation of young European chefs de cuisine. British star chef Jamie Oliver's skill in combining grandmother's recipes with contemporary international cuisine is revolutionising British cooking habits. In the US, he is now about to launch his “Food Revolution”. With a juggernaut truck, his is travelling the length and breadth of the nation, trying to convince Americans of the need for wholesome, healthy food. In his interactive cooking shows, Oliver places his trust in Miele appliances.  ...more