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The Reason washing machine is an eco friendly design of the washing machine, with an emphasis on ease of use, invented by the architect Andrew Reason.
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| Inventor | Andrew Reason |
|---|---|
| Inception | 2009 |
| Available | Relaunched October 2012 |
| Current supplier | Reason |
Launch
editThe Reason Washing Machine Kickstarter page claims an increased load capacity of 12 kg as opposed to 10 kg in its previous launch in 2009. Other changes claimed include powered opening and closing of the sliding drum.[citation needed] The product was originally launched in January 2009,[1] with the slogan "The best washing machine ever made?",[2] and by March 2009 they employed 11 people.[3] The first 200 machines were auctioned on the internet, and the company aimed to build 100,000 more by the end of 2010.[3] A production line was created to meet demand, which the company anticipated would require 150 people. The company is located in Pembrokeshire, Wales.[3]
References
edit- ^ "Pembrokeshire produced washing machine a Reason to get excited (From Western Telegraph)". Archived from the original on 2011-05-15. Retrieved 2009-04-22.
- ^ Reason, Andrew. "reason". Archived from the original on 2009-04-20. Retrieved 2009-04-20.
- ^ a b c "BBC NEWS Wales, South West Wales, Global goal for washing machine". BBC News. 2009-03-27. Archived from the original on 2009-03-31. Retrieved 2009-04-20.
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