Gorenje freestanding cooker

Gorenje is a major European manufacturer of household appliances, widely recognized for its range of ovens, refrigerators, and washing machines. Founded in 1950 in the village of Gorenje, Slovenia (then part of Yugoslavia), it began as an agricultural machinery workshop before transitioning into home appliances. Known for combining technical reliability with contemporary design, it has long been a household name in Europe.

Today, Gorenje is part of the Hisense Group, a global consumer electronics and home appliances giant based in China. Specifically, it operates under Hisense Europe, with a major production hub remains located in Velenje, Slovenia. This acquisition has integrated Gorenje into a vast global supply chain while maintaining its European design roots and local manufacturing presence.