Under the motto "Immer besser" (always better), the German brand Miele has been offering practical solutions for the home for more than 120 years, with functional, high-quality products that do what they are supposed to do and do it well.

History of Miele

Honey was founded in 1899 by Carl Miele and Reinhard Zinkann, originally as a milk centrifuge factory, in the German town of Herzebrock, in the federal state of North Rhine-Westphalia.

The young company started with 11 employees and It would soon begin to expand its activities and its product line, first with a churn that was very successful for the work it facilitated on farms.

In 1903 it launched its first washing machine (still manual), with a suspended pendulum system that allowed greater comfort in its operation.

In 1910 he would release his first washing machine with an electric motor. and a draining system, and in 1914 its first plug-in electric model in the home.

In 1916 the company was already showing off the quality of its products, already offering a 10-year warranty.

In 1924 the manufacture of bicycles began, and in 1925 he achieved great success with his drum washing machines powered by coal and gas, with a large capacity that made them ideal as washing systems in laundries, hotels, hospitals, etc.

In 1931 it presented a new line of products with its torpedo-shaped vacuum cleaner, the L model, with some similarity to current sled devices., with a specific nozzle for carpets and rubber shock absorbers among other innovations.

In 1932 the manufacture of motorized bicycles began, a model with great success for older people and/or people who moved a lot, such as doctors, forest guards, rural postmen, etc.

In the 40s it presented other innovations such as its 122 KVJ washing machine, with a top drive and made of galvanized steel., with covered ball bearing transmission.

In the 50s he created a washing machine with a cubic shape already quite similar to those of today., and a model with a drum and porthole that allows, for the first time, clothes to be put in through the front.

In 1955 it launched its President vacuum cleaner, with cable holder, foldable brush and multi-surface, and in 1958 its first clothes dryer came onto the market.

The 60s saw the launch of its first dishwasher, with various aspects very similar to those of today.: with a load capacity of 12 place settings, built-in under the counter, stainless steel chamber and detergent dosage.

In 1970, Miele was already a large company, and opened a new vertical storage warehouse with more than 50.000 references., controlled by a computer and in which 18 stacker cranes automatically take care of loading.

The S204 vacuum cleaner, born in 1971, reaches a 1.000 watt power and includes power regulation.

In 1977 he expanded the range of kitchen appliances with the presentation of your first microwave, the M 690.

In 1981, Miele already had washing machines that did not have to envy much of the current ones., with 5 kilos capacity, ecological programs and a spin speed of 1.200 rpm

In 1987, the German brand continues to be at the forefront and launches the first dishwasher with cutlery tray.

In 1993 he inaugurated an automated distribution center in the Gütersloh factory (Germany), and presents its induction plates, to cook faster and with greater precision.

In 1996 he presented his new generation of electronic washing machines, which adapt better to each fabric, and in 2001 patented the Softtronic drum, shaped like a honeycomb to treat clothes more gently.

In 2003 he presented a new generation of washing machines and dryers, with load capacities between 10 and 20 kilograms.

Between 2004 and 2009, it launched various models of vacuum cleaners, also with cordless design, to provide greater comfort and freedom of movement.

In 2010 he released a line of independent coffee makers, which can be located anywhere, but have the same technology and reliability as their integrated models.

In 2011, Miele presents the first dishwasher with cutlery tray adjustable in height, width and depth.

In 2012, the German brand launched the Flex Touch induction hob, on which cooking containers can be placed in any area, resulting in comfortable, flexible and intuitive handling.

Also in 2012 The Miele S8, a vacuum cleaner, goes on the market premium which offers excellent cleaning performance, is more efficient and convenient to use, allowing it to win the prestigious international design award Red Dot Design Award.

In 2013 he launched a new generation of washing machines (W1) and dryers (T1), more efficient and environmentally friendly.

The year 2014 is the year of launch of its first robot vacuum cleaner, the Scout RX1, a product with advanced camera-based navigation (SmartNavigation) and good battery life.

In 2015 it presents its TempControl induction hobs, with integrated sensors that are responsible for measuring and maintaining the appropriate temperature at all times, without having to continually adjust the power.

In 2016, their new dishwashers, super efficient (up to 20% more than A+++) and capable of finishing the entire washing and drying process in less than an hour.

Also in 2016 it presents its first generation of the Blizzard CX1 vacuum cleaner, Miele's first bagless vacuum cleaner, which stands out for its excellent cleaning performance, hygienic emptying of the tank and a contained noise level.

In 2017, its second robot vacuum cleaner goes on the market, the Scout RX2., with greater suction power, thanks to Quattro Cleaning Power technology, and more precise navigation, based on 2 front cameras (3D Smart Navigation), and your new generation of bagged vacuum cleaners Complete C3, more efficient.

In 2018 it launches the second generation of its bagless vacuum cleaners Miele Blizzard CX1, with a much more efficient 550 watt motor, which allows them to achieve high performance with reduced consumption.

Between 2018 and 2019, Miele presents a whole new generation of kitchen appliances, the 7000 generation (G 7000), which facilitate the user's work, automatically dosing the detergent or through assistants that help make cooking perfect.

In 2019 it launches its new generation of TriFlex HX1 wireless vacuum cleaners, powerful, with good autonomy and very versatile.

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