About ASKO
ASKO is a premium Scandinavian appliance brand with roots in Sweden, known for thoughtfully engineered kitchen and laundry appliances.
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From its first washing machine to today’s complete range of home solutions, ASKO has stayed close to one belief: good design should make everyday life better.
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Every appliance is created with purpose, combining clean aesthetics, durable construction and practical innovation for the way people cook, clean, store and live.
ASKO History
From one washing machine to a complete home appliance brand.
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ASKO’s story began in Sweden in 1950, when Karl-Erik Andersson built a washing machine for his mother. It was designed with care, practicality and a simple ambition to make her daily life easier.
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More than seven decades later, the same thinking continues to guide ASKO. From laundry and dishwashing to cooking, cooling and wine care, every appliance is shaped by purposeful design, long-term quality and everyday usefulness.
ASKO Timeline
1950
Karl-Erik Anderson invents his own washing machine. The workshop Junga is established in Sweden.
1958
A new top-loading and semi-automatic washing machine is shown at the Swedish Fair in Gothenburg, followed by its industrial production.
1965
The fully automatic front-loading washing machine and compact dishwasher are introduced.
1967
Appliances’ export starts.
1970
The first floor standing dishwasher is introduced.
1975
The tumble dryer is introduced.
1979
SensiDry™, patented moisture sensor solution for dryers, is launched.
1982
First Professional laundry products are launched.
1984
The washing machines as we know today are introduced with the innovative Quattro Construction™ and Steel Seal™ platforms having four shock absorbers and a direct connecting door, and no springs.
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1988
Super Cleaning System™ is introduced on dishwashers. Asko is the first brand to introduce the fully electronic dishwasher.
1992
The introduction of washing machine 20003 with a world’s first for a domestic machine frequency converter (FU) brushless motor.
2006ASKO becomes the first brand with a design co-ordinated Laundry Care concept on the market.
2007ASKO launches Hidden Helpers as a part of the Laundry Care concept. First XXL dishwasher with four level racks is launched on the market by ASKO. Time Program is another patented solution launched in the ASKO dishwashers.
2008ASKO launches the Sense Series, its first design co-ordinated cooking range.
2014ASKO launches Pro Series, its first fully design co-ordinated and own produced cooking range. New ASKO Brand and R&D Dishwasher competence center is opened in Lidköping, Sweden.
2015Elements by ASKO design co-ordinated cooking range is launched.
2016Craft by ASKO design co-ordinated cooking range is launched.
2017The ASKO Pro Home Laundry range is launched. The ASKO Pro Home Laundry concept is awarded with the Red Dot Best of the Best prize.
2018Red Dot Award 2018 for Elements by ASKO Coffee Machine CM8478G, Built-in fridge R31842I and built-in freezer FN31842I. European Product Design Award for ASKO Laundry Care System and Dishwasher DBI1654IG.
2019Red Dot Award 2019 for ASKO Tumble dryer T600HX available in two colours and several different specifications. Good Design Award 2019 for Elements by ASKO ovens.
2020iF DESIGN AWARD 2020 for ASKO Elements ceiling hood CCT1252W and built-in hood CBB862W.
2021
Elements by ASKO wine climate cabinet is awarded with iF GOLD AWARD 2021. ASKO Celsius°Cooking™ induction hobs and smart cookware system wins iF DESIGN AWARD 2021. Connect Life platform is introduced for the ASKO professional range of washers and dryers.
2022
Selected ASKO DW60 dishwasher models were granted the iF DESIGN AWARD 2022. iF DESIGN AWARD 2022 for ASKO Elevate™ Induction cooktop with hood HIHD854MM.
2023
Elements by ASKO Undercounter Wine Climate Cabinet is granted the iF DESIGN AWARD 2023.
Scandinavian Design
Scandinavian design is not about adding more. It is about making things work better, feel calmer and last longer.
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At ASKO, this thinking shapes every appliance. Clean lines create a quieter presence in the home. Thoughtful details make everyday routines easier. Durable materials support long-term use.
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The result is design that looks refined, but always has a reason to exist.
Practical by Design
ASKO innovations are not created for complexity. They are designed around real homes, real routines and real needs.
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A washer should be hygienic by design.
A fridge should care for different ingredients differently.
A wine cabinet should preserve every bottle, and guide the moment it is served.
An oven should support the many stages of cooking, not just one function at a time.
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This is Scandinavian thinking at its most practical: human-centred, space-conscious and quietly intelligent.
Sustainable Living
For ASKO, sustainability begins with respect for resources.
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That means designing appliances that are efficient in daily use, considered in production and built for a longer product life.
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Rather than treating sustainability as a separate idea, ASKO builds it into the way appliances are made. Durable materials, water and energy efficiency, and long-lasting construction all support a more responsible way of living with appliances.
Sustainable Living
Our Commitment
As part of Hisense Europe Group, the European manufacturing company behind ASKO appliances has received the EcoVadis Platinum Medal, placing it among the top 1% of companies assessed globally for sustainability performance.
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This recognition reflects a continued commitment to responsible business practices, from reducing environmental impact to building appliances with long-term value in mind.