It has happened again, for the second time in the history of Liebherr factory in Marica, Bulgaria, they have produced 1 million units within one year! Congratulations to all who made this possible!
Liebherr one million factory
Monthly Archives: November 2021
Whirlpool Corporation Named to 2021 Dow Jones Sustainability Indices
Whirlpool Corporation has been named to the 2021 Dow Jones Sustainability Indices (DJSI) North America Index in recognition of the Company’s ongoing focus on environmental and social responsibility. Amid a record number of companies participating in the assessment in 2021, this marks Whirlpool Corporation’s 15th year on the list
Samsung received 43 CES 2022 Innovation Awards
Samsung Electronics received more than 40 CES® 2022 Innovation Awards honors, including four Best of Innovations accolades, from the Consumer Technology Association (CTA)™. The annual awards program spotlights standout design and engineering across multiple consumer technology product categories.
Samsung’s presence across multiple categories – the company commented – exemplifies its deep heritage developing cross-category innovations that propel the industry and society forward. This year, CTA recognized Samsung Honorees in a range of categories, including computer peripherals & accessories, computer hardware & components, digital imaging/photography, embedded technologies, gaming, headphones & personal audio, health & wellness, home appliances, home AV components & accessories, mobile devices and accessories, smart home, software and mobile Apps, sustainability, wearable technologies and video displays.
The CES Innovation Awards are sponsored by the CTA, the owner and organizer of CES, that returns to Las Vegas next year, after a digital-only version of the event in 2021. Jong-Hee (JH) Han, President and Head of Visual Display Business at Samsung Electronics, will deliver the pre-show keynote address on Tuesday, Jan. 4 at 6:30 PM PST in the Venetian’s Palazzo Ballroom in Las Vegas, NV
Whirlpool $65 million investment in factory
Whirlpool Corporation announced today it is investing more than $65 million over the next several years into its factory in Ottawa, Ohio as part of the company’s ongoing efforts to position the plant as the Premium Refrigeration Factory in its North American Region (NAR). The investment will include an expansion of the Ottawa plant to accommodate production of premium refrigeration products, including Built-In Refrigerator (BIR) production.
With the expected growth of the BIR market, the investment will increase production and provide Whirlpool Corporation with a critical competitive advantage. In addition to plant expansion, this investment will also create 100+ additional jobs. Expansion of the facility’s existing footprint will begin in mid-2022, with Ottawa assuming full production in 2023.
The cutting-edge advancements and Ohio talent will provide a strong competitive advantage as Whirlpool positions Ottawa to be a premium refrigeration plant in the North American market.”
“We’re excited about this investment in the future of the Ottawa Operations and in our people,” said Whirlpool Corporation VP of Integrated Supply Chain and Quality Don Metzelaar. “This is a testament to our skilled workforce, and will unlock our potential to bring the newest and best refrigeration innovation to our customers who count on us to improve their lives at home.”
The company’s Ottawa Operations were established in 1990, and currently produce freezers, under counter ice makers and hybrid heat-pump bases for ventless dryers. Its 485+ employees manufacture products for the Whirlpool, KitchenAid, Amana, Maytag, Gladiator and JennAir brands. The strong collaboration with JobsOhio, Regional Growth Partnership, state and local officials, including the commitment of tax benefits and a JobsOhio grant, supported this important investment decision for the Ottawa operations. This project is contingent on approval of state and local incentives.
“Whirlpool’s plans to invest in its Ottawa facility will bring 100 good-paying new jobs and the latest refrigeration production technology,” said JobsOhio President and CEO J.P. Nauseef. “The cutting-edge advancements and Ohio talent will provide a strong competitive advantage as Whirlpool positions Ottawa to be a premium refrigeration plant in the North American market
Bertazzoni Love Design
Bertazzoni participated in Love Design to ensure new resources for the Italian cancer research. Dedicated to design lovers and organized by the Lombardy AIRC Committee (Italian Association for Cancer Research) in collaboration with ADI (Association for Industrial Design), the event made it possible to purchase design objects donated by some companies, with the aim to raise funds to support the cancer research and finance three scholarships for young Italian researchers. Bertazzoni has proposed two products of the Professional Series in the iconic Carbon color: the Total Steam pyrolytic built-in oven F6011PROVPTN and the gas hob P905CPRONE. “We could not miss the appointment with Love Design. For this initiative, we are proud to offer our products, expression of the perfect combination of technology and Made in Italy design – said Valentina Bertazzoni, Head of Communication and Style at Bertazzoni -. Supporting events like Love Design wants to be a concrete way to contribute directly to the progress of the Italian research in the oncology field”.l
BSH sustainability Journey
Bosch Chief Sustainability Officer, Christine Maria Betz, and Environmental Protection Director Volker Korten were at this year’s Vision 2045 conference!
Watch the video below to learn more about BSH’s participation:
A holistic view at sustainability: See how Europe’s leading home appliance manufacturer BSH Home Appliances Group combines environmental protection, social responsibility, and economical success to facilitate sustainable behaviour. https://youtu.be/mGLR2OsErqc?t=7
De’ Longhi, record growth in the first 9 months
Net revenues of € 2,149.5 million, up 45.9%
De’ Longhi, a group active in the small household appliance sector dedicated to the world of coffee, cooking, air conditioning and home care, recorded net revenues of 2,149.5 million euros in the first nine months of 2021, up 45.9% (49.2% at constant exchange rates) compared to the same period of 2020. Adjusted Ebitda amounted to € 357 million (314.9 million on a like-for-like basis), up 124.9% and equal to to 16.6% of revenues. Net profit was 243.5 million euros, up 134.2% and equal to 11.3% of revenues.
The CEO of the Massimo Garavaglia Group commented: “The third quarter showed a robust growth trend at a high single digit rate, despite the very challenging comparison with the same quarter last year which had recorded a marked growth of + 26% on 2019. The exceptional results obtained in this macroeconomic scenario were accompanied by the expected acceleration of investments in communication and marketing. For this reason 2021 we believe we can continue to look positively at the evolution of the business, in the face of the growing global difficulties in the distribution and production sectors, and therefore we confirm the objectives and guidance for 2021 previously communicated”.
Investments amounted to 92.5 million euros, an increase of approximately 33.8 million compared to last year. The positive net financial position at 30 September 2021 amounted to 216.1 million euros (451.5 million euros at 30 September 2020). The group recalls that over the last 12 months it has finalized two acquisitions, that of the American Capital Brands in December 2020 and that of the Swiss group Eversys in May 2021, for a total financial commitment of € 463.4 million. For 2021, the Group expects revenue growth at constant exchange rates, at a rate that is in the upper part of the 28% – 33% range and an adjusted EBITDA improvement compared to last year, both in value and percentage. of revenues.
LG cutting emissions
LG Electronics (LG) announced that its strategy for cutting greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions in the entire manufacturing process from production to use by 2030 has been independently reviewed and validated by climate expert SBTi, making LG the first Korean manufacturer of home appliances to receive such recognition. The validation confirms LG’s confidence in its strategy to reduce the total amount of direct greenhouse gas emissions in line with Business Ambition for 1.5°C, which LG committed to earlier this year.
Whirlpool 110 year anniversary
11th November 2021, Whirlpool Corporation is celebrating its 110 year anniversary. To mark the occasion, the company will be reflecting on its significant history of innovation and collaboration throughout the decades.
Improving life at home has been at the heart of Whirlpool Corporation’s approach since it was founded in 1911. From humble beginnings, to becoming one of the world’s leading appliance manufacturers, the company has evolved into a well-loved, highly respected brand that is recognised across the globe.
To read about Whirlpool’s history https://www.whirlpoolcorp.com/history/
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