HUNTINGTON BEACH, CA and RICHFIELD, MN--(Marketwire - April 5, 2010) - Bosch and Best Buy (
"Consumers are increasingly looking to lead greener lives, and home appliances are a key part of that equation," said John Iacoviello, senior vice president of sales, BSH Home Appliances Corporation. "We are very excited to continue expanding the availability of our efficient appliance options through this partnership with Best Buy."
"We have heard from our Blue Shirts and customers that they want Bosch appliances added to our offerings," said Liz Haesler, vice president of Home Life, Best Buy. "We see Bosch as a natural addition to our home appliance department as we share their vision to bring the consumer a high quality, high efficiency appliance option."
Bosch takes great pride in being the only US manufacturer with entire product lines of ENERGY STAR® qualified dishwasher, washers and refrigeration. The brand's commitment to the environment -- from green manufacturing to efficient appliance performance -- has earned Bosch the ENERGY STAR Partner of the Year Award for Appliances two years in a row. Bosch recently launched its "Green Technology Inside" icon and designation to make it easier for appliance shoppers to identify its most efficient appliances.
Bosch appliances achieving the "Green Technology Inside" designation and available at Best Buy stores include:
- Vision washers, which utilize an intelligent network of sensors to continuously monitor and adjust the cycle for optimized operation. Combined with the ActiveWater™ system, Vision washers use just 13 gallons of water per load while delivering the cleaning power of 400 gallons.
- Bosch dishwashers feature the EcoSense™ Wash Management System, which examines the soil level in the water and customizes the cycle to save on water and energy.
Additionally, Best Buy will offer Bosch free standing ranges, over-the-range microwaves and refrigeration by special order.
About Bosch
Bosch Home Appliances is part of BSH Bosch and Siemens Home Appliance Group, the third largest appliance manufacturer in the world. Known worldwide for raising standards in appliance efficiency and quietness, Bosch is the only US appliance manufacturer with entire product lines of ENERGY STAR® qualified dishwashers, washers and refrigeration. In fact, Bosch has earned the ENERGY STAR Partner of the Year Award for Appliances two years in a row. With US headquarters in Huntington Beach, CA, the company operates an appliance park in New Bern, North Carolina comprised of state-of-the-art factories for washers, dryers, dishwashers, ranges, ovens and cooktops. ActiveWater™ and EcoSense™ are all trademarks of BSH Home Appliances Corporation; all rights reserved.
For more information, visit www.bosch-home.com/us or call 800.921.9622 to request a catalog. Connect with Bosch on Twitter at @BoschAppliances or become a fan at Facebook.com/BoschAppliances.
About Best Buy Co., Inc.
With operations in the United States, Canada, Europe, China, Mexico and Turkey, Best Buy is a multinational retailer of technology and entertainment products and services with a commitment to growth and innovation. The Best Buy family of brands and partnerships collectively generates more than $49 billion in annual revenue and includes brands such as Best Buy; Best Buy Mobile; Audiovisions; The Carphone Warehouse; Future Shop; Geek Squad, Jiangsu Five Star; Magnolia Audio Video; Napster; Pacific Sales; The Phone House; and Speakeasy. Approximately 165,000 employees apply their talents to help bring the benefits of these brands to life for customers through retail locations, multiple call centers and Web sites, in-home solutions, product delivery and activities in our communities. Community partnership is central to the way we do business at Best Buy. In fiscal 2010, we donated a combined $25.2 million to improve the vitality of the communities where our employees and customers live and work.
For more information about Best Buy, visit www.bestbuy.com
Contact Information:
Contact:
Natasha Best
MS&L for Best Buy
(212) 468-3685
natasha.best@mslworldwide.com
Jason Avila/Sarah Moses
The Rogers Group for Bosch
(310) 552-4156/552-4117
javila@rogerspr.com
smoses@rogerspr.com