Appliance Maker Opens North American Headquarters in Charlotte
Appliance manufacturer Electrolux recently celebrated the formal opening of its new North American headquarters in Charlotte, N.C.
The 216,000-square-foot facility, located in the University Area of northeast Charlotte, was built in 2000 and renovated by Electrolux in 2010 at a cost of approximately $13 million, according to the company.
The building already houses the company's North American Major Appliances and Professional sectors, along with the Electrolux International team, which includes global licensing.
By the end of 2011, the Electrolux North American Floor Care sector and Group holding functions, such as legal and treasury, also will relocate to the Charlotte facility, according to the company
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