BSH Elettrodomestici has a new headquarters. The Italian branch of BSH has moved to the via Marcantonio Colonna complex which houses the other branches of the Bosch group. The inauguration was attended by Enrico Hoffmann , CEO of BSH Elettrodomestici and the Chief Financial Officer Karsten Traeger Everything is declined in the BSH Corporate styling and colors with a strong presence of natural elements that recall the Group’s commitment to sustainability. The large break area, equipped with our appliances, is pleasantly convivial with conversation corners reserved and welcoming at the same time. The different meeting rooms are dedicated to our brands and to the most famous areas of Milan,
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Electrolux Home Products fridge recalled by ACCC
The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission recalled the faulty Electrolux Home Products Beefeater Refrigerator series on Tuesday after concerns were raised about safety.
Sold both nationally and internationally, the fridges being recalled include the single and double door versions designed for outdoor use Water can penetrate the sealed electrical control board located on the rear of the refrigerator,” the ACCC warned.
“The refrigerator may cause a fire, posing a risk of injury to a consumer, and damage to property.”
Affected stock include model numbers BS28200 and BS28130 and have serial numbers ranging from 72900000 to 95299999 and 00100000 to 04599999 only.
Consumers are urged to check the serial number on their fridge. Picture: ACCC
Consumers are urged to check the serial number on their fridge. Picture: ACCC
Those products being recalled were sold at the following retailers:
Barbeques Galore
Bing Lee
JB Hi-Fi Group
Betta Stores
Winning Group
Hardings Hardware
Muirs
Independent Gas Centre
Bi-Rite Electrical
Retravision
Retravision Commercial
Spartan Electrical & Furniture
Crane/Tradelink
Elgas
E & S
Dorsett Retail
Pacific
Domayne
Consumers are being urged to immediately turn the faulty fridge off, disconnect it from electricity and contact Electrolux to arrange for a free repair.
Miele increase sales
In a challenging environment with overall declining markets, the Miele Group has grown once again and reports € 5.43 bn sales in 2022.
As in previous years, we produced, sold and shipped more products than ever before. An above-par contribution to this accomplishment came primarily from eastern European and Asian markets, including China, but long-standing markets such as Australia, Great Britain, the Netherlands and the USA gave a good hand, too. The contribution to turnover coming from outside Germany was 72%.
Roborock first washing machine
Robot vacuum manufacturer, Roborock, has released the Roborock H1 washing machine in China. The product is a reflection of the brand’s expanding portfolio within the smart home ecosystem. The Roborock H1 washing machine uses low-temperature air circulation to dry clothes efficiently without damage to the clothesThe H1 washing machine uses an energy-saving algorithm for the drying process together with Zeo-cycle low-temperature drying. It uses warm air circulation to remove water from the fabric and prevents shrinking. The built-in algorithm automatically stops drying when the machine detects dry clothes. There are 25 washing and drying modes available with the washing machine. The Roborock H1 has a self-cleaning mechanism and the machine can be controlled via its touchscreen or the companion app.
The washing machine can handle up to 12kg of clothes and is available in either black or white variants. The machine is 34.4 inches tall and can be pre-ordered from Roborock. The Roborock H1 washing machine has a 5,999 yuan (~$874) launch price with a 100 yuan (~$15) deposit until March 20. The original price of the H1 washing machine is 7,299 yuan (~$1,063). Roborock is yet to provide availability and pricing information on the product in overseas markets.Roborock has carved a niche for itself with its array of robot vacuum cleaners available in several markets. It hopes to leverage its excellent record in the home cleaning segment of the market to market the new H1 washing machine.
Middleby grows margins
Middleby Corporation told investors yesterday that it is well-placed to increase its manufacturing capacity and achieve improvements in production efficiencies after delivering record fourth quarter results.
The owner of brands such as TurboChef, Pitco and Lincat notched up group sales of $1 billion (£828m) during Q4, a 19% increase on the previous year and 14% organically.They have managed to achieve margin expansion over the previous year and sequentially from Q3 as a result of pricing, shifting its product mix towards higher technology solutions and disciplined cost control.
AO on the mend
Online electricals retailer AO World has hiked it annual earnings outlook for the third time in just over three months as it said cost-cutting efforts were paying off.profitability has seen a better-than-expected improvement as it drives cost savings thanks to a “resilient” customer base.Expects underlying earnings to be in the range of £37.5 million to £45 million for the full year, up from the £30 million to £40 million guided for last month.AO World slumped to a £12 million loss in its first half, with shares hammered last year following a series of profit warnings as the cost crisis hit consumer spending on white goods, and due to labour shortages and supply chain disruptionThe company started its turnaround plan with a £40 million fundraising round last summer in a bid to strengthen its balance sheet amid fears of a cash crunch.
AO has closed its loss-making German operation as part of the shake-up and has launched action to save at least £30 million a year by 2023-24 – including by recently axing senior and middle management jobs.
The firm has also ditched unprofitable products while introducing delivery charges and cutting cashback incentives to reduce the cost of sales.
Middleby opens the doors to European innovation kitchen
Middleby have officially opened the doors to a brand new state-of-the-art culinary centre in Madrid that will see it ramp up the level of support and product engagement it can offer customers in Europe.500 square metre space showcases almost 30 Middleby brands, divided into seven separate foodservice concepts so that customers can trial and test its equipment depending on their areas of focus.the centre houses more than 80 pieces of live equipment from the company’s global portfolio of brands, including Lincat in the UK, TurboChef from the US and Josper in Spain
Xiaomi smart fan
Xiaomi will shortly launch the Mijia Smart Floor Fan 1X in China. A wall outlet or power bank can power the USB-C gadget. You can choose from many settings in the Mijia app to customize the fan’s output for a natural feeling to suit you. Plus, you can control the smart fan with Xiao AI voice commands.Alternatively, you can control the gadget with Xiao AI voice commands. The fan covers a 140° area up to 14 m (~46 ft), with a peak delivery rate of 24.5 m³/min (~865 ft³/min). At the maximum power, the device produces 52.9 dB of noise; a quiet mode you can use while you sleep reduces this to 25.6 dB. The Mijia fan is powered via a USB-C input, which you can connect to a wall outlet via the accompanying 18 W adapter or a power bank. For example, a fully charged Xiaomi Mi 10,000 mAh power bank would allow the fan to run for 22 hours.
Pelgrim stops producing gas hobs and cookers after 70 years
The Dutch kitchen brand Pelgrim is the first player in the industry to announce that it will completely stop the production and sale of gas hobs and cookers. The company, which has been marketing gas stoves since 1952, focuses entirely on electric stoves with a view to the energy transition.
The company focuses entirely on electric hobs, in particular the popular induction hobs from its own factory. Convenience, safety and durability are the main reasons why more than 95% of people choose induction when purchasing a new cooktop.
The last Pelgrim gas appliances that are still in stock at kitchen specialty stores may still be sold. Consumers with a gas appliance can still contact Pelgrim for questions. For your information, the Pelgrim website only lists the latest models that may still be for sale in the store.
The traditional Dutch brand Pelgrim was founded in 1920 with the opening of the NV.emailleerfabriek Neerlandia by Messrs JMG Oorsprong and BJ Pelgrim. After the discovery of natural gas, the first houses in the Netherlands were connected to natural gas in 1951. A year later, Pelgrim started producing its gas stoves and later also gas stoves. In 2022, the last Pelgrim gas hob rolled off the production line.
Yijiahe Technology Co., Ltd. announces its entry into the commercial cleaning industry
Yijiahe Technology Co., Ltd. announces its entry into the commercial cleaning industry with a new range of cutting-edge commercial cleaning robotics solutions and a cloud-based management platform built to serve a variety of cleaning use cases. With over 20 years of experience in the service robotics industry, the company is set to explore new frontiers in the commercial cleaning industry.As a developer, manufacturer, and supplier in the service robotics industry, Yijiahe has accumulated a wealth of technical expertise and experience in several categories like Artificial Intelligence, Computer Vision, Autonomous Driving, etc. The company is known for its commitment to innovation and excellence, and its entry into the commercial cleaning industry is a natural extension of its core capabilities.
The indoor commercial cleaning robots, J30 series and J40, and the outdoor commercial cleaning robot, J110, are a testament to the company’s technical expertise. The J30 series features the “Cleaning+” function which combines cleaning with promotions, receptions, presentations, or other possibilities, adding more value to the customers than the traditional cleaning robots. The J40 cleaning robot provides end users with 5 different modes and automatic refill and recharge, which maximizes productivity while freeing end-users from repetitive work. The J110 outdoor cleaning robot is built to tackle even the toughest cleaning terrains, such as parking lots, sidewalks, and other outdoor spaces, and features an automatic bagging feature.To complement the cleaning robots, Yijiahe has also developed an intelligent management cloud platform that enables customers to remotely manage and monitor their robots, providing real-time data and analytics to optimize cleaning performance.
With its global presence and technical expertise, Yijiahe is well-positioned to expand its business to the commercial cleaning industry. The company’s deep understanding of robotics and its commitment to excellence ensure that customers can expect nothing but the best from Yijiahe as it continues to innovate and deliver world-class solutions.
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