I do not know, who is now behind AEG, but I know that the freezer is solid and very "noble" acts. The rounded corners and the slightly rounded front to give together with the look-alike refrigerator (AEG SANTO S71700TSW0) from a harmonious overall picture. The sounds that were criticized quite often, I can not see both devices, on the contrary. That may be because I was used to a lot more of my old sweetheart. Whether and how long the two Aegler now with me their service and do make my life easier, I do not know, but I hope, a very long time! Anyway, I've done everything right with the purchase! :-))