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SHARP’s Japanese Living To My Home 2026 concept puts appliances at the centre of a calmer, more harmonious home — with a product line-up designed to blend into modern interiors rather than dominate them.
The Key Appliances on Show
- Matelia Refrigerator — SHARP’s hero piece, finished in a stone‑like texture that fits seamlessly into contemporary kitchens. It’s built for design‑led homes that want premium materials without the visual bulk of traditional refrigeration.
- Cloud White Collection — A new colourway across selected appliances, offering a soft, neutral finish that works with Japanese, Scandinavian and minimalist interiors.
- Air Purifiers — Featuring SHARP’s Plasmacluster tech, these models support the showcase’s theme of cleaner, calmer living.
- Washer/Dryer Line‑up — Compact, quiet and designed to integrate into built‑in cabinetry.
- Microwave & Cooking Range — Sleek, understated units that match the Cloud White and Matelia aesthetic.
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LG has opened a new smart factory in Paraná, Brazil
A 310 Million USD investment that expands LG’s appliance manufacturing footprint across Latin America.
The 770,000 m² site can produce 600,000 refrigerators a year (one every 14 seconds) and brings LG’s latest AI and robotics‑driven manufacturing to the region. Articulated robots, Vision AI inspection and automated workflows boost quality, consistency and workplace safety.
What stands out
Refrigerators designed specifically for Brazilian homes — bi‑voltage compatibility, climate‑ready cooling performance and LED sanitisation — all shaped by LG’s local R&D team. The new plant is set to cut delivery times by up to 80%, reduce import dependency and give retailers a more reliable supply pipeline. Over time, Paraná will become a strategic export hub for Latin America.
A big move from LG — and a clear signal of long‑term commitment to the region’s fast‑growing premium appliance market.
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