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Thursday, 28th February 2008, Earls Court

Supports the zero carbon house from zedfactory At ecobuild

Supports the zero carbon house from zedfactory At ecobuild

Appliance expert Gorenje is delighted to provide all kitchen appliances for the Zero Carbon House from Zedfactory, the renowned architectural practice specialising in zero energy developments, at ecobuild, Europe’s biggest event dedicated to sustainable design, construction and the built environment.

Gorenje was considered by the Zedfactory team to be the appliance manufacturer that best realised the goals of the new government Code for Sustainable Homes. 

The chosen Gorenje products that will be on display in the Zero Carbon House are:

WA 65205 AL freestanding washing machine

Winner of the coveted Red Dot Award for design, this washing machine is one of the most environmentally efficient on the market today. It has a number of special functions that ensure exactly the right amount of water and energy is used for each wash. It has a maximum spin speed of 2000rpm, a 5 year parts and labour guarantee and is triple A rated for energy, performance and spin.

B8975E built-in single oven

'A' rated for energy usage and with a 5 year parts and labour guarantee, this model has several energy saving functions, including triple glazed glass doors and a special eco-clean enamel, which reflects heat, distributing it evenly throughout the oven cavity.

EIT 2600 P2 built-in induction hob

EIT 2600 P2 built-in induction hob was created by renowned designer, Paulo Pininfarina.Most famous for designing Ferrari sports cars, Pininfarina understands the importance of effective energy usage.Induction hobs are extremely energy efficient, heating only the base of the pan.This removes the concern of heat being lost.Induction hobs are also safe, fast and look great.Once again, this model has a 5 year parts and labour guarantee.

RKI 4266 W built-in fridge freezer

RKI 4266 W built-in fridge freezer is A rated for energy usage and has a 5 year parts and labour guarantee.It can freeze 9 kg in 24 hours and uses 0.86kwh in 24

For stockist information and brochure requests, consumers should call 020 8247 3980 or visit, http://www.gorenje.co.uk/.

For more information about Zed Factory, please contact Marin Jacques-LeFlaive on 020 8404 1380 / marine@zedfatory.com.

Gorenje – Home of Design & Technology

Through its inspirational, technically advanced and stylish appliance ranges, Gorenje has received many accolades including the prestigious Red Dot design award.An extraordinarily talented in-house design team ensures that each Gorenje product breaks new boundaries, whilst collaborations with the likes of Pininfarina and Ora-Ito add further authority to the company’s design credentials.In short, Gorenje’s ambition is to be the world’s most innovative producer of domestic appliances.

Gorenje is Green

Gorenje is widely recognised as one of Europe’s leading environmentally aware companies.It is at the forefront of developing manufacturing processes which have the lowest possible impact on the environment throughout the whole life of the appliance.Most Gorenje appliances are A or A+ rated and where relevant have exceptional water efficiency performance.Alongside the collaborations with Zed Factory at Eco build 2008, Gorenje also supports initiatives from Waterwise and Greenpeace.

Gorenje - Quality Guaranteed

Gorenje offers an unparalleled free 5 year parts and labour guarantee on many of its appliances.This exceptional after sales support demonstrates its confidence in both the quality and technology of its products.The remaining products are covered by a fully extendable 2 year parts and labour guarantee.

Gorenje – Expertise and Experience

Gorenje has been designing cutting edge domestic appliances for over 50 years and is one of the top 6 appliance manufacturers in Europe today.It is very highly regarded in its home country of Slovenia and its main manufacturing plant is still based very close to the village of Gorenje.Today Gorenje employs over 11,500 people and sells in excess of 4 million units every year across 70 countries.Gorenje has been present in the UK since 2002 and launched in Ireland in 2006.Gorenje appliances are sold through 1,000 outlets in the UK.

For further press information, imagery or product testing requests for all Gorenje appliances, please contact:

Gaving Gomes or Rachel Godman-Morris at Grylls+Reade

Tel: 020 7566 5650
E-mail: gavin@gryllsandreade.com