Carla Kriwet, has decided to step out of her position as CEO of BSH for personal reasons, effective April 30, 2022, to continue her professional career outside the Bosch Group.
Gerhard Dambach, chief financial officer and member of the BSH Board of Management since 2019, will assume ceo tasks in addition to his other duties on an interim basis until further notice
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Morphy Richards has unveiled a new brand identity and purpose called “Happiness Engineered”
British small appliance brand Morphy Richards has unveiled a new brand identity and purpose called “Happiness Engineered”. The new branding includes technical product drawings balanced with creative visuals and illustrations.
The small domestic appliance brand said this redesign was born from a need to clarify the brand’s purpose, as it sought to build a customer-centric organisation with products inspired by insights about things that would make home life happier for consumers.
The company added it is focusing on balancing the technical and creative roots of the business, as a nod to the personalities of Morphy Richards’s founders.
Morphy Richards has unveiled a new brand identity, Happiness Engineered
Richard Ingham, Market Director at Morphy Richards, commented on the change: “Morphy Richards is a household name, something we’re extremely proud of. However, we felt the brand purpose required updating to create clarity and make it more distinctive for consumers.
“We therefore chose to reconnect the brand with its founders in a modern and relevant way to appeal to customers and provide an offering for retailers that stands out from the crowd.
“We work hard to create products built to last that bring authentic, thoughtful, well-made simplicity to life — and make a tangible difference to consumers every day — and now have a brand identity that proudly communicates that.”
Retra Uk
Retra, the UK electrical retailing trade association, celebrated its 80 years of activity during the latest Retra Conference. The event saw the presence of a lot of guest speakers, including Amdea CEO, Paul Hide, Bsh CEO, Gunjan Srivastava, Chris Brook-Carter, CEO of the Retail Trust, and Martyn Allen, technical director of Electrical Safety First (ESF).
The “Challenge of Change” was the main theme of the conference, and involved some important hot topics such as retailing in the ‘new normal’, sustainability, direct selling and the future of the high street. Many manufacturers and their retail partners – said Paul Hide, Amdea CEO – have enjoyed record sales over the past two years and that is something that probably none of us would have predicted when we locked down for the first time two years ago. It is recognised that this strong growth cannot continue for ever. We must also face the 2022 realities of global supply disruptions, microchip and semiconductor shortages, inflationary price rises and record levels of squeeze on household disposable incomes.
In his opening keynote speech, Retra CEO, Howard Saycell, expressed his disappointment that electrical retailers weren’t classed as essential during the pandemic, but highlighted how Retra members had excelled themselves during the crisis. What was really encouraging during the whole pandemic was the creativity of the independents. When some of the big retailers closed their doors – some even stopped delivering and installing – our members stepped up to the plate – he said
Sabaf Kitchen Book helps save the children
Sabaf Group, a historic Italian multinational , one of the world leaders in the sector of components for household appliances , had set itself by creating, with the help of its employees, the book Sabaf Kitchen Book .
For each download, he will donate one euro to Save the Children for the defense of children The cookbook will be available exclusively online at https://www.sabafgroup.com/it/sabaf-kitchen-book from where anyone can download it for free.
The Sabaf Group will donate one euro for each download to Save the Children to support the NPO’s children’s programs. A small drop in the ocean, but with a great value that reminds us how food is not a guaranteed right in every corner of the planet
BSH Launched MaxFex in India
BSH Home Appliances Group, one of the world’s leading home appliances companies announced the launch of its new range of refrigerators – Bosch Max Flex. Developed to suit the requirements of Indian households, this new range of indigenous refrigerators will address a key requirement of storage flexibility. In line with BSH’s ‘Make in India’ commitment, this refrigerator range is manufactured at the company-owned manufacturing plant in Chennai.
Speaking about the company’s consumer-centric approach and launch of new products, Dr. Carla Kriwet, CEO of BSH Home Appliances Group, says:
“India is an important market for us. I am delighted that we achieved record-breaking results in this growing region. We are deeply invested in building a powerful business in India. India-first products like the Bosch Max Flex showcases our commitment to the country. Consumer centricity is key, so our teams here have built a solid product pipeline, which is sure to enable market share growth across categories. We will continue to focus on product innovation, smart home ecosystems, and greater manufacturing abilities.”
Globally, BSH’s strongest turnover driver in 2021 fiscal year was the Cooling (refrigeration) category with 20.2% growth. In India, turnover for Cooling grew by 55%.
The Bosch Max Flex freezer is India’s 1st flexible refrigerator which comes with a unique third door compartment that can be used as a fridge or freezer depending on the requirement of the user. In tropical countries, the seasonal change tend to alter refrigerator requirements and Bosch Max Flex addresses it well. Made-in-India product that is all set to revolutionize the concept of ‘space’ in refrigerators. The initial market response for this range has been overwhelming and we are confident of a strong consumer demand for this product, this summer.”
Stop the sale of dangerous electricals on online marketplaces
In the UK, online marketplaces such as Amazon, eBay and Wish are not bound to the same laws as traditional retailers.
This means that fake and other dangerous electrical products are being sold to unknowing customers. Containing sub-standard or counterfeit parts, they present a serious risk of fire or electric shock.
Sign our petition and demand action against the unlawful sale of dangerous electricals
GE Earth Day
GE Appliances (GEA), a Haier company, today marked Earth Day by releasing its 2021 Corporate Citizenship Report, highlighting the latest progress and five bold new goals that will power the company’s future work across its five core pillars: Community Engagement, Inclusion & Diversity, Operations Sustainability, Product Sustainability, and Compliance & Ethics.
“This work is central to who we are as a business and what we want to accomplish in the future”
Inspired by people and powered by innovation, GE Appliances is committed to building the world’s best appliances and strengthening communities. The GEA Way Forward goals, developed with employees, customers and appliance owners, reflect the company’s top priorities and are driving GE Appliances’ Citizenship efforts.
The GEA Way Forward Goals
Create 10,000 U.S. jobs by 2027.Reach 40% women and 40% people of color by 2025.Use 15% less energy to make each product at all U.S. plants by 2026.*Transition 100% of products produced in North America to lower global warming potential refrigerants and foams by 2025.Spend $1 billion cumulatively with diverse suppliers by 2030
WIRE)–GE Appliances (GEA), a Haier company, today marked Earth Day by releasing its 2021 Corporate Citizenship Report, highlightingthe latest progress and five bold new goals that will power the company’s future work across its five core pillars: Community Engagement, Inclusion & Diversity, Operations Sustainability, Product Sustainability, and Compliance & Ethics.
“This work is central to who we are as a business and what we want to accomplish in the future”Tweet this
Inspired by people and powered by innovation, GE Appliances is committed to building the world’s best appliances and strengthening communities. The GEA Way Forward goals, developed with employees, customers and appliance owners, reflect the company’s top priorities and are driving GE Appliances’ Citizenship efforts.
The GEA Way Forward Goals
- Create 10,000 U.S. jobs by 2027.
- Reach 40% women and 40% people of color by 2025.
- Use 15% less energy to make each product at all U.S. plants by 2026.*
- Transition 100% of products produced in North America to lower global warming potential refrigerants and foams by 2025.
- Spend $1 billion cumulatively with diverse suppliers by 2030
LG Electronics Introduces A New Lineup Of Home Appliances For Indian Consumers In 2022
The new lineup consists of Smart Appliances with AI TechnologyNew range with stylish design & smart features aims to make consumer lives comfortable & convenientLaunches 270+ models across categories Stunningly Stylish Refrigerators – InstaView Door-in-Door™ and Frost Free Refrigerators, AI Direct Drive Washing Machines, Puricare™ Wearable Air Purifier, VIRAAT Air Conditioners, UV+UF Water Purifiers and a new range of Charcoal Microwaves new products have inbuilt features like hygiene fresh in Refrigerator, inbuilt heater in washing machines for allergen care which cater to healthy living. 2022 LG Home Appliances’ latest product range including Insta View Refrigerator, new product categories like Wearable Air Purifier, AI DD Washing Machine and Dual Inverter Air Conditioner are the perfect example of great technology and stylish design. We are confident our consumers will appreciate the better and healthier lifestyle these products will offer. We aim to further strengthen our market leadership with this product portfolio.”
LG has revolutionized the design of the 2022 range of LG Side-by-Side and Frost Free Refrigerators to elevate the user experience and add elegance to the kitchen. With a new flat design and loaded with metallic decorations, the new refrigerators are minimal yet sophisticated.
The new range of Frost Free Refrigerators is equipped with E-micom, users can conveniently control the temperature settings without opening the door, significantly reducing the cold air loss. With the LG ThinQ, users can control key features and access the appliance remotely from anywhere. The latest LG refrigerators also come with Smart Learner powered by AI, which analyses the usage pattern of the refrigerator and optimizes cooling accordingly. With the help of various algorithms, the latest range of LG refrigerators monitors the hourly, daily and weekly data to deliver higher energy efficiency and long-lasting freshness for fruits and vegetables.The new InstaView Side-By-Side Refrigerator now has a 23% Bigger InstaView Window for a wider view of what’s inside. Simply knock twice on the tinted glass and it will illuminate the inside of the refrigerator – letting the users quickly access your favourite foods & beverages. The New Dispenser with UVnanoTM keeps the nozzle of the dispenser clean regularly. It automatically reduces 99.99#% of bacteria from the water nozzle with UV Light so that users can get clean, fresh water every time.
The Frost Free Refrigerators also come equipped with an all-new powerful Hygiene Fresh air filter. As confirmed by TUV Rheinland, this latest technology not just eliminates up to 99.99#% of bacteria but also deodorizes and purifies the air inside.
Further, the new refrigerators are packed with features such as DoorCooling+™ to ensure quicker cooling than a conventional system and prolonged freshness of the stored food items. LG’s exclusive DoorCooling+™ technology significantly reduces the temperature gap between the inner part and the door side of the compartment with dedicated vents at the door side that allows effective cooling of the beverages kept on the door shelves.
LG has launched Air Conditioners Powered by AI Technology. The latest range of air conditioners will come with multiple in-built sensors and a superior varied speed dual rotary compressor giving optimal cooling by automatically analyzing the inputs from the sensors.To provide consumers with a comfortable yet hygienic experience, LG has introduced PuriCare Wearable Air Purifiers, which are equipped with a set of HEPA Filters, Dual Fans, Voice ON, IPX4 technology, and much more. The Wearable Air Purifier is an innovative solution for breathing clean and pure air without any hassles. LG urges consumers to go wearable, go digital and go in style with the seamless and ergonomic design of the LG PuriCare Wearable air purifier. These sustainable Wearable Air Purifiers are the perfect easy-to-use solution for pure and clean air throughout the day.
LG AI Direct Drive Series in Front Load & Top Load Washing Machine is equipped with AI Direct Drive Technology and LG ThinQ which gives better wash performance and makes washing convenient for customers. The AI feature in washing machines can recognize fabric type, weight and chooses optimal wash patterns for better wash performance and fabric care. The Front Load has Direct Drive Motor with 6 Unique motions that enhances the overall wash performance and leads to less vibration and noise along with a bigger Drum capacity for heavy loads like curtains, sofa cover & bed sheets etc.
The New Top Load Washing Machine range uses the best-in-class TurboWash feature with the TurboDrum™ to help save time, energy, and water while protecting their clothes and lowering their carbon footprint. It also comes with an In-Built Heater to reduce the allergens and bacteria from the clothes, improving the overall hygiene
LG Healthy Microwave Oven boast as India’s only Microwave oven with Charcoal Lighting Heater and Healthy Heart™ Autocook Menu which offers a healthier and versatile cooking experience for the customers while retaining natural flavours and nutrition. LG Microwave Oven NeoChefTM series allows powerful & precise control up to (1200W), which ensures faster and more even cooking performance, unlike other Microwave Ovens. LG Microwave Oven comes with 401 Auto Cook Menu feature in the largest range, the DietFry™ feature lets up to 88^^% less usage of oil is a perfect treat for the health-conscious.
LG’s complete Range of Water Purifier are equipped with stainless steel storage tank, and customer also gets an Assured Maintenance Package under which the cleaning of the water purifier is done digitally with a Digital Sterilization Kit. The water purifier comes with an Enhanced water recovery feature, recovering More than 60**% water. Expanding the health and hygiene portfolio, LG recently launched its first UF+UV Water Purifier. LG’s UF+UV Water Purifier comes with a heavy metal removal filter that removes 7 Heavy Metals and Virus Clean + Filter.
LG Matt Black dishwasher is the latest addition to its dishwasher range. Equipped with True Steam ® and Quad Wash feature, the latest model ensures sparkling clean dishes from every angle. Inverter Direct Drive gives quiet, efficient yet reliable performance. Easy RackTM Plus adds convenience by cleaning various kinds of utensils at one go also it is LG ThinQTM enabled.
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Irish smart kitchen firm Fresco raises €18m in new funding round
Irish smart kitchen company Fresco has raised a further $20 million (€18.4 million) and said it will double its workforce in two years as the company continues to develop its connected kitchen platform.
The Dublin-based company, which offers a neutral platform to connect smart kitchen appliances, said the money will be used to double its 60-strong team and allow it to invest in improving its digital platform.
“The smart kitchen is going to be the most important part of the smart home. That’s what this $20 million funding round is going towards,” said Fresco chief executive Ben Harris. “We are a true platform where we are listening to all of our appliance partners, bringing them together as part of this alliance.”
Fresco, which rebranded earlier this month from Drop, was co-founded by Mr Harris, Jack Phelan, Jonny McCauley and Tim Redfern in 2012, and developed its own smart scale. The company then developed a dedicated platform that connects appliance manufacturers, recipe publishers and food stores together.
Its KitchenOS software has been integrated into products by appliance manufacturers such as Bosch, Electrolux, Kenwood, GE Appliances, Thermomix and Panasonic. The “connects with Fresco” brand certifies appliances that can be controlled from smartphones, tablets, smart speakers and smart home assistants, while the app can guide consumers through the cooking process.
It also uses artificial intelligence to pull recipes into the Fresco app from other websites, and highlight the important information for cooks in an easy to follow format.
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