Miele is a domestic and commercial appliance manufacturer headquartered in Gütersloh, Germany. Founded in 1899 by engineer Carl Miele and businessman Reinhard Zinkann, Miele is one of Germany's leading profile manufacturers and is well represented in Europe and around the world. The company focuses on premium quality products and is known for innovation and reliability. Miele products cover a wide range, from washing machines and refrigerators to ovens and vacuum cleaners. In Romania, Miele inaugurated a factory of subassemblies for luxury electronic and household appliances in the commune of Feldioara, near Brașov, and opened an exclusive store under its own management in Brașov