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About Union

Overview

Attribute Details
Brand Name Union
Founded 1960
Country of Origin Philippines
Industry Home Appliances
Headquarters Quezon City, Metro Manila, Philippines
Primary Market Philippines
Product Categories Electric fans, washing machines, air conditioners, kitchen appliances, air fryers, ovens, blenders, grills, air coolers, and more
Slogan “Quality Appliance for Every Filipino.” [2]

Union is a Filipino home appliance brand that has been serving the Philippine market since 1960. Best known for its electric fans, the brand has expanded into a broad range of household appliances, including kitchen appliances, laundry products, air conditioners, cooling solutions, and other home essentials. Union positions itself as a brand that combines affordability, reliability, and locally relevant innovation for Filipino households. [1]

History

Union Home Appliances was established in 1960, initially focusing on manufacturing electric fans. Over the decades, the company became one of the most recognizable local appliance brands in the Philippines.

Its growth accelerated during the 1990s as demand for Union electric fans increased nationwide. In 2006, the company underwent a management transition aimed at expanding its product portfolio and strengthening its market position.

Since then, Union has diversified beyond fans into kitchen appliances, laundry appliances, cooling equipment, and major home appliances. The company also began exporting products internationally, including to the Middle East, South America, and Japan. [3]

Company Timeline

Year Milestone
1960 Union Home Appliances founded
1990s Rapid growth in electric fan sales
2006 New management team takes over
2007 Partnership with Kris Aquino as brand ambassador
2008 Expansion into laundry and small kitchen appliances
2009 Launch of Designer Series fans
2011 Introduction of the Union Defender anti-mosquito fan
2012 Launch of the Perfect Timing fan designed to help reduce air-conditioning use
2013 Export expansion to the Middle East and South America
2015 Collaboration with Japanese engineers on Kaizen industrial fans
2016 Products exported to Japan
2017 Recognized as a Superbrands Philippines Choice recipient

Mission

Union’s mission is:

To provide home appliance solutions that let Filipinos run their homes better through innovative, reliable, and long-lasting products. [4]

Vision

The company’s vision is:

To become the leading home appliance brand in the Philippines and remain a preferred choice for Filipino households. [5]

Product Portfolio

Union offers products across multiple home appliance categories. [6]

Cooling Appliances

  • Stand fans

  • Desk fans

  • Wall fans

  • Industrial fans

  • Tower fans

  • Air coolers

  • Air conditioners

  • Exhaust fans

Kitchen Appliances

  • Air fryers

  • Electric ovens

  • Rice cookers

  • Blenders

  • Food processors

  • Electric kettles

  • Coffee makers

  • Smokeless grills

  • Sandwich makers

  • Toasters

Laundry Appliances

  • Twin-tub washing machines

  • Fully automatic washing machines

  • Spin dryers

Home Appliances

  • Water dispensers

  • Vacuum cleaners

  • Garment steamers

  • Dehumidifiers

  • Other household electrical products

Innovations

Union has introduced several products it highlights as innovations for the Philippine market, including:

  • Union Defender – an anti-mosquito electric fan.

  • Perfect Timing Fan – designed to work alongside air conditioners to help reduce energy consumption.

  • Designer Series Fans – emphasizing modern aesthetics.

  • Kaizen Industrial Fan Series – developed with input from Japanese engineers. [7]

Manufacturing

According to the company, many Union appliances are designed and manufactured in the Philippines. The brand emphasizes local product development while also expanding manufacturing capabilities for newer appliance categories. [8]

Market Position

Union is considered one of the long-established local appliance brands in the Philippines. It competes in the value and mid-range segments alongside other brands commonly found in appliance stores and online marketplaces. Its products are widely available through appliance retailers as well as official stores on major e-commerce platforms, including Lazada. [9]

Brand Identity

Union promotes three core values:

  • Reliability

  • Practical innovation

  • Value for Filipino families

The company markets its products as durable, affordable, and designed for everyday household use. [10]

Availability

Union products are sold through:

  • Authorized appliance dealers

  • Department stores

  • Independent appliance retailers

  • Official online stores

  • Lazada Philippines

  • Other major Philippine e-commerce platforms [11]

Summary

Union is one of the Philippines’ longest-running home appliance brands, with a history dating back to 1960. Starting with electric fans, it has grown into a diversified manufacturer offering cooling, kitchen, laundry, and household appliances. The company emphasizes locally designed products, practical innovation, and affordability for Filipino consumers, and today its products are widely available both through traditional retailers and online marketplaces such as Lazada. [12]

References

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