The Blomberg Company, responsible for creating the first automated washing machine is now into the creation of other kitchen appliances. Since its accumulation by the European brand Arselik in 2002, it has released a new line of appliances which finally came out in 2009. The previous washing machine-centered brand has now found its way into the cooling and refrigerating business. Blomberg refrigerators offer a wide array of different units depending on size, design, and function, from refrigerators for regular home usage, Blomberg has also developed small compact refrigerators, counter-depth refrigerators, and units for specialized functions, from chest freezers, wine refrigerators, to the elegant French door model.