Whirlpool Corp., the owner of the Maytag and Amana appliance brands, is cutting about 1,000 salaried positions worldwide to reduce costs as slow U.S. home sales limit demand.
The company has completed its first wave of layoffs of office staff and is planning to start another soon, Chief Financial Officer Jim Peters said in an interview. Earlier this year, the company said it was cutting jobs without saying how many. Whirlpool employed 59,000 workers worldwide as of the end of 2023.Shares of Whirlpool fell to their lowest price in more than four years
Monthly Archives: April 2024
LG Announced First-Quarter 2024 Financials
LG announced first-quarter 2024 consolidated revenue of KRW 21.09 trillion and operating profit of KRW 1.33 trillion. The company’s home appliance sector demonstrated global leadership, achieving record-breaking revenue and double-digit operating profit margins.
ECOVACS debuts its DEEBOT T30 PRO OMNI
ECOVACS Robotics Co., Ltd., specializing in innovative R&D, is deeply invested in the design and manufacture of service robots, dedicated to leveraging intelligent technology to create a new world for the future. In its latest showcase at the Canton Fair, ECOVACS debuts its DEEBOT T30 PRO OMNI robot vacuum cleaner as proof of their commitment to developing new quality productive forces. This product promises consumers an intelligent cleaning solution thanks to its TruEdge adaptive edge mopping technology and ZeroTangle teeth arrays design
cleaning process, leaving no dead zones and achieving a maximum coverage rate of 100% along the edge lines, while maintaining a mop-to-edge distance as low as 1mm
Electrolux Air fryer
Electrolux award-winning air fryers. Staying true to with their goal of making healthy and sustainable eating the preferred choice by 2030, this new generation of air fryers can help consumers cook their food with up to 90% less fat and up to 50% fewer calories*, in a faster and more energy-efficient way that doesn’t compromise on the taste.
The compact size of the air fryer, designed to fit in even a small kitchen in the modern home, also means fewer raw materials are used to produce it and allows us to be more efficient with our logistics.
The range is also designed with a multicultural perspective in mind, giving users the opportunity to explore new recipes and cooking techniques offered on the user interface. We’re proud to add that the range recently received two prestigious iF Design Awards in both the product design and user interface categories. Known as Electrolux 600 and 700 Air Fryers/AEG 6000 and 7000 Air Fryers in Europe and Electrolux UltimateTaste 300 and 500 Air Fryers in Asia Pacific, Middle East and Africa, the range was launched earlier this month. It will be launched in North America as Frigidaire 5.3 Qt Air Fryer in September this year.
LG STRENGTHENS EUROPEAN PRESENCE
LG Electronics (LG) is unveiling its latest built-in kitchen appliances at Milan Design Week (MDW) 2024, taking place in Milan, Italy, from April 16-21. At the center of LG’s Milan showcase are the brand-new Signature Kitchen Suite built-in oven, free zone induction hob, and downdraft hood. Boasting innovative, premium design and highly-convenient features, the company’s refined built-in solutions bring exceptional ease-of-use and effortless elegance to the kitchen.
We are thrilled to showcase our latest built-in innovations at this year’s Milan Design Week, demonstrating our commitment to leading new design trends and meeting the diverse needs of European customers,” said Lyu Jae-cheol, president of LG Electronics Home Appliance & Air Solution Company. “LG will continue to strengthen its presence in Europe through an expanded range of built-in appliances delivering style, performance and convenience in the kitchen.”
Miele welcome right to repair
Miele has stated they are welcome the EU Parliament’s decision on the right to repair, which will give even more impetus to the issue of repairability. In most cases, repairing their durable appliances not only helps Miele customers save money on a new purchase, but also contributes to environmental and climate protection by reducing electronic waste and conserving resources.
At Miele, we test our domestic appliances for a service life of up to 20 years. Of course, we cannot rule out the possibility that Miele appliances may become defective, but as repairs are generally less expensive and more sustainable than replacement, Miele maintain an extensive service network with qualified technicians. Miele also stock around 72,000 different spare parts and keep working parts in stock for at least 15 years after a product has been discontinued.Mieles approach is therefore inherently geared towards longevity and sustainability. Miele are not resting on their laurels, however, but are working to make service and repair solutions even better.
Miele hope that the EU directive will be implemented as uniformly as possible in all EU member states in order to minimise the implementation effort for market players
Haier to keep ties with Italy
The CEO of Haier Europe confirms his commitment to Candy and Brugherio . “ It is the first brand in Italy, it is the very first choice of Italians for washing machines
Neil Tunstall underlined Haier Europe’s commitment to its Italian HQ. After having started the production process by opening factories in Poland, Romania and Turkey, the Chinese multinational is now focusing on the headquarters and intends to increase the creative capabilities and technologies by hiring designers and engineers
Groupe SEB Saudi Arabia
Groupe SEB announces the strengthening of its presence in Saudi Arabia with the acquisition of a 55% stake in its Saudi distributor – Alesayi Household Appliances Co. LLC – a subsidiary of Alesayi Holding Group that exclusively sells the Groupe SEB’s Consumer products on a local basis since 2009. This partnership aims to unlock future growth opportunities in the Saudi market through the local expertise of Alesayi Holding
Midea to acquire Arbonia HVAC businesses
Midea has agreed the €760m purchase of Swiss group Arbonia’s Climate Division, which includes HVAC businesses Sabiana, Termovent and Tecna.
The acquisition through Midea subsidiary Midea Electrics Netherlands BV follows an announcement by Arbonia at the end of February that it had received several “unsolicited expressions of interest” in purchasing its HVAC businesses
Fulgor Milano new products
Fulgor Milano is presenting the latest model of the Professional line as a world premiere at Eurocucina/FTK 2024: the new Sofia range 60″ Induction All Glass, a Made in Italy product for domestic use but with professional features. It is a range with essential lines and large dimensions. “Sofia – the company explains – is the first 60” (150 cm) range in the world to have a single, wide and resistant glass-ceramic hob which considerably facilitates cleaning”. The induction hob offers 8 cooking zones: 2 double-adjustable inductors, 2 standard zones and 4 zones in the center with Bridge function for large pans and griddle. The product is controlled by practical knobs. Sofia also includes 2 pyrolytic ovens (30”), equipped with double ventilation and telescopic racks; furthermore the doors present soft closing and 4 heat-reflective glasses. Fulgor Milano also offers the version with Teppanyaki plate. In this case the product includes 7 induction zones and 2 ovens (24″ and 36″). In addition to these ranges, other new products on display at the Fulgor Milano stand include, for example, the 90 cm Enova+ induction hob with integrated hood, the new ovens from the Urbantech Touch line and a new version of the Aria+ hob. Finally, at the stand there is also a proposal of domino hobs, including the Wok.
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