Monthly Archives: September 2022

Smeg veuve Clicquot

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Smeg has partnered with champagne brand Veuve Clicquot to launch a pair of limited edition ’50s-style fridges.

The partnership is in honour of Veuve Clicquot’s 250th birthday, and it’s the latest in a series of Smeg collaborations with brands including Disney, Dolce & Gabbana and Mini that have produced limited-edition fridges, as well as other co-branded kitchen appliances.

Two models of Clicquot fridge will be available, the FAB10 and the FAB28. “Any champagne connoisseur requires a mini fridge in their home bar”, says the Smeg press release, insanely, for all the world as though we aren’t in the middle of a cost of living crisis and looking forward to a recession for dessert.

If you’re struggling to decide between the two, the FAB10RDYVC5 is the one to buy if you only want to store a few bottles of fizz. It stands 97cm high and features Smeg’s iconic ’50s-style design in Veuve Clicquot yellow, with twin branding on the front. It has an ‘E’ energy efficiency rating and an annual energy consumption of 142 kWh/a. It has 105 litres of space in the refrigerator and and a 17-litre ice box.

Haier at Milan wine week

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Haier’s collaboration at Milan Wine Week is renewed, with the connected wine cellars protagonists of various activities in the places of the event and prize of a competition
The collaboration between Haier and the Milan Wine Week , scheduled from 8 to 16 October, is also renewed this year . The brand is part of the Haier Smart Home Group , in first place in the world in large appliances, confirms the partnership with the event, which will feature the wide range of connected wine cellars available.

The Haier wine cellars will be present at Palazzo Bovara and Palazzo Castiglioni, which will host respectively the masterclasses and the wine shop area : here the participants will be able to test the multiple advanced features of the solutions proposed by Haier to bring the home experience to professional levels. Haier will also be present in every Wine District in Milan where all wine lovers will be able to receive information on the range of wineries available, obtain a special discount for the purchase of products on the Haier Shop website and participate in the Haier contest activated for the occasion.activating the Virtual Wine Cellar of the hOn app and scanning the bottle of wine supplied to the Haier Ambassadors, each participant will have the opportunity to win one of the five Wine Bank 50 Series 7 up for grabs , suitable for 42 bottles and worth € 999 l ‘a. The competition, designed to allow all consumers to know and discover the potential of the hOn app, the digital ecosystem where you can control and all the connected appliances of the Group’s brands and obtain premium features, will be open to all visitors of the Milanese event. .

“ In recent years, our offer for wine lovers has become the most complete on the market. For this reason we could not miss the fifth edition of the Milan Wine Week, the perfect setting to make our news known and spread the good culture of wine conservation – declares Gianpiero Morbello, head of Brand & IoT of Haier Europe -. Our wineries offer increasingly innovative services that become even more tailor made and professional when connected with the hOn app, a new way of experiencing the world of wine at home, with professional advice, perfect combinations and the best product conservation “.

Ebac Launches Podcast SeriesLaunches Podcast Series

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John Elliott MBE, has launched a podcast series to share and discuss how some of the best organisational techniques used in manufacturing and business can be applied for greater success.

John, whose company Ebac is the UK’s only washing machine manufacturer, is talking to people involved in business and public life in the ‘Spot On!’ podcast.Anyone wanting to get involved can contact the show here https://www.spotonwithjohnelliott.com/appear

LG Debuts Home 8 Residential Energy Storage System

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Residential energy storage systems have been a growing opportunity for CE pros, and another big name is providing an attractive option in the category. LG Electronics has introduced the Home 8 residential energy storage system (ESS), a new all-in-one solution that the company says will enable U.S. homeowners to manage energy, provide backup power and reduce dependence on the electric grid.The LG Home 8 ESS was unveiled at the 2022 RE+ (formerly SPI) trade show in Anaheim, Calif., this week, where LG Electronics USA also is demonstrating a LG commercial ESS version for the U.S. market.

CE Pro tabbed the smart energy storage and management category as one of the five top tech opportunities for custom integrators in 2022, based in part because of some bigger names entering the fray.

LG’s Home 8 energy storage system combines an advanced inverter and battery in a single unit that is floor standing, and wall supported to provide an organized, streamlined installation, according to the company. Its 7.5kW inverter/charger provides a total capacity of 14.4kWh of usable on-demand energy and is stackable up to four units, which in combination allows up to 57.6kWh of usable energy.

Customers who do not have a solar PV system and have a Time of Use plan can still use Home 8, LG says. The ESS can be used independently from the grid and can charge during the daytime when electricity prices are lower. Home 8 can then be utilized during peak consumption hours when prices increase. In preparation for potential natural disasters and power outages, Home 8 can store energy in advance for later use.An all-in-one energy storage system manufactured by a global leader in smart home technology
Dependable on-demand energy that assists homeowners in achieving energy independence
Option of LG ThinQ app system management for a truly smart home
Peace of mind that comes with its 5-year 59.8MWh limited parts warranty. When paired with LG ThinQ, the limited warranty may extend to 10 years.

Fulgor Milano Pro coffee machine

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The Fulgor Milano Pro coffee machine features 30 automatic programs and allows you to choose among 3 coffee temperatures, 5 intensity levels (extra strong, strong, medium, light, very light) and 5 types of cups (espresso, short, medium, large, pot). The built-in machine is equipped with a cappuccinatore (tool for cappuccino) and allows the dispensing of steam and hot water (to prepare tea, infusions and herbal teas). In addition, it also includes the coffee grinder (thus allowing the use of coffee beans), the liquid collection tray and the LED lighting. The selection of the settings, then, is simple thanks to the TFT touch display and cleaning takes place through automatic programs. Finally, the presence of special warning lights alerts when there is no water and coffee, when it is necessary to clean and when it is necessary to replace the anti-limescale filter.

PREVENT MICROFIBRE POLLUTION ESCAPING IN TO OUR OCEAN

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A business has raised almost £1m to develop a washing machine filter which could help tackle harmful levels of microplastic pollution in the world’s oceans.

The Cleaner Seas Group (CSG) said it had designed a self-generated device, which can be fitted or built into every type of washing machine, and can stop up to 700,000 microfibres being released into the environment with every wash cycleBude-based firm said an estimated 1.4 million trillion plastic microfibers have made their way into global seas, with research increasingly showing not only an impact on marine life but also on humans, as plastic infiltrates our food systems.

CSG said its latest investment, raised from a mix of business angels, institutional investors and high-net-worth individuals, had exceeded its initial target of £700,000.

Off the back of it, the company has now launched a crowdfunding campaign seeking to raise a further £460,000, while it has also announced a new senior hire as it moves to its next period of growth.

22 Millionth Refrigerator Rolled Off The Production Line At Arcelik Hitachi Home Appliances’ Thailand Factory,

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Hitachi branded home appliances globally, Arcelik Hitachi Home Appliances announced that the company achieved a 22 million production milestone of refrigerators in Thailand and received ISO 50001:2018 certification for the energy performance of its management systems.

“Thailand has been one of the major manufacturing bases for Hitachi refrigerators for over 40 years, a centre for domestic sales and exporting to than 65 countries around the world. In 2022, another proud milestone has been achieved, as the 22 millionth refrigerator rolled off the production line at Kabinburi factory in Prachinburi Province.” said Zafer Ustuner, Arcelik Hitachi Home Appliances CEO.

He added: “Backed by Arcelik’s global manufacturing power and Hitachi’s quality heritage, we have a Research and Development (R&D) team, who exchange views and design perspectives as well as enhance innovative dynamics and creativity, with the aim of developing an excellent product that truly understands every customer’s lifestyle.”

In 2022, it is expected that refrigerators in the premium segment, both the Side by Side and Multi door versions, have continuous high growth potential, as consumers around the world have confidence and trust in the quality of the Hitachi brand.

Whirlpool signs wind power purchase deal

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Whirlpool ramps up its investments in renewable energy as the company signed Wednesday second wind virtual power purchase agreement in the off-site clean energy.
This latest agreement with ENGIE North America will represent 53 megawatts of clean, renewable wind energy over 12 years, which would mean removing about 30,633 gasoline-powered passenger vehicles from the roads each year.
“When this VPPA with ENGIE becomes fully operational in 2023, we expect to offset 100 percent of our U.S. plant electricity emissions,” noted management.
The move comes in line with company’s commitment to reach net zero emissions in its plants and operations by 2030.

Teka MasterSense induction hob

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Teka launches its series of MasterSense induction hobs.

The DirectSense model is the only one on the market that offers the possibility of cooking rice from start to finish, just by pressing a button. Simply put the rice and water in the container and select the RiceCooking function. When the rice is ready, the plate will turn off automatically thanks to the temperature and time control.

The MasterSense series stands out for its versatility, since it offers different models and sizes that adapt perfectly to each kitchen. In addition, these plates make it possible to cook a dish from start to finish, thanks to their temperature sensors.

In addition, these plates incorporate a wide variety of direct access functions such as: grill, griddle, fry, boil, slow fire, melt, confit or rice. By selecting one of these functions, the hob itself determines the ideal temperature thanks to its revolutionary smart sensor technology.

FullFlex Induction

Within the MasterSense series, we can find the FullFlex induction hobs, which provide maximum flexibility by being able to use the entire surface at the same time as a single burner, cooking with up to a 420 mm pot.

Flex Zone

The MasterSense series also has so-called Flex zones, which provide extra flexibility. The Flex zone is a rectangular zone that can be fully activated, allowing us to cook with rectangular containers such as grills or teppanyakis. In addition, it is distinguished by the SlideCooking function, which changes the power automatically by simply sliding the container on the plate. You can cook with high heat in the front, medium in the middle, and keep recipes warm in the back.

XXL Zone

The MasterSense series also has plates with XXL zone, a cooking area with a surface area of 320 mm added to the induction plate, on which to cook with large containers.

Durability and high quality

Teka is committed to quality and resistance and reflects this through its manufacturing materials. The plates are made of Schott ceramic glass, the market leader

Miele FrontFit Dishwashers

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As kitchens increasingly merge with dining and living areas, Miele proposes its dishwashers with FrontFit, a technology available with immediate effect ex works on selected models from the G 7000 series. With its new FrontFit feature, Miele has developed intelligent technology to affix cabinet fronts, suitable for all installation configurations.

Thanks to an integrated mechanical system, the cabinet front slides upwards slightly as the dishwasher door opens. This requires less space for the door swing arc below the dishwasher – hence requiring a gap of only a few millimetres and a particularly low plinth height.

«lThe ultimate in user convenience – the company explains – results from a combination of this feature with Miele’s tried-and-tested ComfortClose: a dishwasher with FrontFit is incredibly easy to open and close and the door remains stationary at any opening angle. As vertical door shift is less than 2 cm, machine controls remain easily accessible