Norge (appliance manufacturer) explained

Norge
Type:Subsidiary
Industry:Appliances
Fate:Acquired by Maytag in 1986, later acquired by Whirlpool in 2006. Closed
Founded:1930s
Owner:Magic Chef
Parent:Maytag Corporation

The Norge brand of appliances was originally manufactured by the Norge Appliance Company, which was once a division of BorgWarner and later a division of Fedders. The Norge name was acquired in 1979 by Magic Chef, which in turn was absorbed by Maytag in 1986.[1] Since 2006, Maytag is a part of Whirlpool Corporation.

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Notes and References

  1. Web site: Maytag Plans Layoffs in Herrin. Appliance Magazine . UBM Canon . Jan 12, 2006 . 2013-09-28 .
  2. http://www.jitterbuzz.com/aplsho.html A Visit to a 1930s Appliance Show