Euronics Italia Confirms €250m Revenue for 2025 and Appoints New President

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Euronics Italia SpA has approved its 2025 financial statements, reporting revenues exceeding €250 million and reinforcing its position as a major force in Italy’s technical goods retail sector.

Across its banners — Euronics, Comet, SME and affiliated partners — the group surpassed €2 billion in total retail turnover, securing nearly 24% market share in the Italian technical goods market.

The network continues to scale, adding 16 new stores during 2025 and reaching 423 locations nationwide. This expansion supports Euronics Italia’s strategy of strengthening regional coverage while maintaining a multi‑banner retail model.

At the Shareholders’ Meeting, the company appointed a refreshed Board of Directors and confirmed Diego Crisafulli as the new President of Euronics Italia SpA. He will be supported by Vice Presidents Elena Vipiana and Raffaele La Torre, marking a new leadership chapter for the organisation.

The appointment has been welcomed across the network, signalling confidence in the group’s direction as it navigates a competitive and fast‑evolving retail landscape.

Electrolux Freezes Massive Italian Restructuring Plan Following Government Intervention

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In a major development for the European home appliance sector, Electrolux Group has officially suspended its controversial restructuring and downsizing plan in Italy for 50 days. The temporary truce follows intense pushback from trade unions and aggressive intervention by the Italian government.
The Swedish multinational agreed to the freeze during a closed-door crisis meeting held at the Ministry of Enterprises and Made in Italy (MIMIT). The decision temporarily halts a strategy that threatened to drastically alter the company’s manufacturing footprint in Southern Europe.
### Breaking Down the 50-Day Truce
The highly contested industrial plan, which is now on pause until early August 2026, details a severe reduction in Electrolux’s Italian operations:
* **The Targeted Cuts:** The original plan outlined the elimination of 1,719 positions—amounting to nearly 40% of Electrolux’s entire domestic workforce in Italy.
* **Factory Closures:** The strategy called for the complete shutdown of the historic Cerreto d’Esi facility in the Marche region, a vital hub for the brand’s cooking and ventilation manufacturing.
* **The Freeze Mandate:** For the next 50 days, all collective dismissals, factory closures, and physical relocations of production machinery are strictly paused.
* **Political Pushback:** Italian Minister Adolfo Urso strongly rejected the job cuts as “unacceptable,” leveraging state pressure to force Electrolux executives back to the negotiating table to draft a mutually viable recovery plan alongside major trade unions (FIOM, FIM, and UILM).
The Broader White Goods Battle: Europe vs. China
Electrolux’s aggressive downsizing attempts underscore a deeper, systemic challenge facing legacy European appliance brands. The manufacturer has faced steep losses in market share as lower-priced, highly aggressive Chinese competitors like Midea Group and Haier continue to expand their footprints across Europe.
While the political gridlock in Italy temporarily stalls its European strategy, Electrolux is pushing forward with structural overhauls elsewhere. The group is currently executing a massive transition layout at its Anderson County facility in South Carolina, alongside new joint partnership initiatives aimed at keeping the brand competitive on a global scale.
The next 50 days will be critical for the future of “Made in Italy” appliances, as stakeholders try to balance corporate survival with regional manufacturing preservation.

Diego Perrone Joins Electrolux Group as Chief Strategy Officer

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Electrolux Group has strengthened its top leadership team with the appointment of Diego Perrone as Chief Strategy Officer, where he will also lead the company’s Business Development division.

Perrone steps into the role previously held by Vincent Rotger, who now heads Electrolux’s Wellbeing and Small Domestic Appliances division. Operating from the group’s Stockholm headquarters, Perrone will oversee global strategic development and guide Electrolux’s M&A strategy, reporting directly to CEO Yannick Fierling.

Perrone brings extensive experience from across the home appliance sector. At Haier Smart Home, he led operations in the UK and Ireland and previously served as European Head of the Cooling Business Unit. His earlier career includes senior roles at Whirlpool EMEA and consultancy work with AT Kearney, giving him a broad strategic and operational background across multiple markets.

His appointment signals Electrolux’s continued focus on long‑term growth, portfolio evolution, and competitive positioning in a rapidly shifting global appliance landscape.

BSH India Accelerates Premium Kitchen Push with Siemens,

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India’s premium and luxury kitchen market is projected to grow significantly over the next five years, driven by:

– Rising home renovation spending 
– Growth of luxury real estate in metros 
– Increased preference for European‑style built‑in appliances 
– A shift toward minimal, integrated kitchen aesthetics 

BSH’s multi‑brand strategy — Bosch for mass‑premium, Siemens for upper‑premium, and Gaggenau for luxury — positions the company to capture demand across the full spectrum of premium kitchen buyers.

Reinhard Zinkann Named New President of Applia Europe

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Reinhard Zinkann, Executive Director and co-owner of the Miele Group, has been elected President of Applia Europe, succeeding former Beko CEO Hakan Bulgurlu for a four-year term.

The appointment is notable at a time when Europe’s household appliance industry faces increasing global competition. Zinkann brings not only executive leadership experience but also the perspective of a major shareholder and member of one of Europe’s most established family-owned manufacturing businesses.

Emphasising the importance of maintaining a strong industrial base, Zinkann stated: “Europe will only remain strong if it continues to build, produce and innovate on its own soil.”

His presidency is expected to focus on strengthening the competitiveness of the European appliance sector while supporting innovation, sustainability and local manufacturing across the region.

Built to Last: The Ultimate Marine-Grade BBQ

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If your home is near the coast, the salty sea breeze is your outdoor kitchen’s worst enemy. It quickly turns standard premium appliances into rusted, tea-stained headaches.

For an outdoor culinary space built to endure the elements, the Fulgor Milano Built-In Gas BBQ Series sets the ultimate benchmark.

​304 vs. 316 Stainless Steel: The Coastal Difference

​Most luxury BBQs use 304-grade stainless steel. While fine for inland gardens, 304 steel pits and rusts when exposed to coastal salt air.

Fulgor Milano uses AISI 316 marine-grade stainless steel—the same alloy used on superyachts.Powerful Cooking Zones: High-performance burners (available in 3 or 4-burner models) allow for precise, independent temperature control.
Teppanyaki Griddle: Includes heavy-duty grilling grids and an authentic Teppanyaki plate for versatile outdoor cooking.
Coastal Safety: The GasProtekt system automatically cuts off the gas if a strong sea gust blows out the flame.
Customisable Lids: Choose a sleek, low-profile flat lid or a high, double-walled roasting hood with an integrated thermometer.
Investing in standard materials on the coast starts a ticking clock against corrosion. With Fulgor Milano, your outdoor space stays pristine for years to come.

Beko,Energy Spin,Top-Loading, Washing Machines,

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Top-loading washing machines are having a major moment, and Beko is leading the charge. The flagship brand has officially adapted its game-changing Energy Spin technology—previously exclusive to front-loaders—into a brand-new, highly efficient top-loading model.
For households that prefer the space-saving, ergonomic design of a top-loader, this means you no longer have to compromise on cutting-edge eco-features.
The Power of Energy Spin: 35% Less Power, Zero Compromise
The standout feature of this new model is how it re-engineers the basic wash cycle. Instead of relying heavily on energy-intensive water heating to dissolve your laundry soap, Energy Spin uses optimized drum dynamics. 
By deploying unique, high-speed drum movements early in the cycle, the machine dissolves detergent faster and more effectively. The result? You get the exact same deep clean while slashing energy use by up to 35% across 14 different programs, including: 
Eco 40-60
Express Quick Wash
Cold Wash
Premium Specs in a Compact Footprint
Beko didn’t skimp on the hardware for this release. This top-loader earns a coveted A-rating for energy efficiency and comes packed with features designed to make laundry day less of a chore. 

Strix Group

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Strix Group has appointed Andy Rainforth as CEO from 13 July 2026. With over 30 years’ international leadership across manufacturing, hardware, and SaaS, his arrival signals a fresh phase of technology‑driven growth for the global SDA component specialist