New Miele-class" with innovations like a 1,200 RPM spin speed, service friendly construction (hinged front) 1986 Introduction of the Hydromatic washing drum with perforated paddles in the drum, which increase washing performance 1987 Introduction of the world's first dishwasher with a cutlery tray, the G 595 SC 1988 First front-loading washer-dryer by Miele, the WT 745. Also in that year, Miele acquired the professional appliances manufacturer Cordes 1989 700-series washing machines refreshed with Novotronic electronic control 1990 Kitchen appliance manufacturer Imperial taken over 1991 900-series washing machines launched with Novotronic surface-mount devices technology. Also introduced in that year and with the 900-series: 1,600 RPM spin speed 1991 Developed and created the wet cleaning process in partnership with Kreussler Textile Chemistry 1997 First washing machine with a program for hand-washable woolens, and Miele InfoControl: the first mobile receiver to process data transmitted by Miele domestic appliances. WT 745 discontinued and succeeded by the WT 945 1998 First fully automatic built-in coffee maker by Miele, the CVA 620. Also in that year, Miele introduced a gas-fueled dryer for domestic use, the T 478 G 1999 First washing machine with a 1,800 RPM spin speed and brushless FU motor, the W397. Also that year, Miele celebrated their 100th anniversary 2001 Launch of the patented "SoftCare" honeycomb pattern drum 2003 Navitronic washing machines and tumble dryers with an "Automatic" program 2004 New G 1000/G 2000 dishwasher series using a patented production process 2005 TouchControl operation for dishwashers, cookers, steam cookers and microwaves, 37th Miele subsidiary set up in Korea. Kitchen production halted. 2006 New washing machine/tumble dryer series with innovative design 2013 New washing machine and dryer series called W1 and T1 2014 New slogan for The Netherlands, "Miele. Er is geen betere" has been changed to the international slogan, "Immer Besser" 2017 Miele launches Dialog Oven with M-Chef Technology and automatic menu cooking Products Miele produces domestic appliances including laundry appliances; vacuum cleaners; dishwashers; rotary irons; built-in convection, steam, and speed ovens; hobs (cooker hoods, cook tops); free-standing and built-in refrigerators, freezers, and wine coolers; and coffee systems. The company also produces commercial laundry equipment including wet cleaning machines, lab glassware washers, dental disinfectors, and medical equipment washers. In 2007, Miele was given an award for being the most successful company in Germany that year, beating the previous year's winner Google, which placed second, and Porsche, which came in third. Rankings for this