Fisher & Paykel has been selected as the winner of the prestigious Homes & Gardens Design Award for the Best Kitchen Product. The annual Homes & Gardens Design Awards celebrate standout products and projects, and Fisher & Paykel’s RS60 Triple Zone refrigerator was recognised for its innovation and design.
Miele has filed a revocation action against Australian Patent No. 2012247900 in the name of Wilhelm Bruckbauer, CEO of BORA.
Initially, BORA had issued a formal demand regarding Miele’s infringement of BORA’s intellectual property rights by selling downdraft cooking hobs in Australia. After being notified about the revocation action BORA filed a cross-claim alleging patent infringement by Miele.
After extensive examination, BORA considers that the sale by Miele of its downdraft cooking hobs in Australia clearly infringes its Australian Patent and is pursuing its legal options to enforce its intellectual property rights.
BORA will enforce and defend its patents and will not accept any infringement of its intellectual property rights. The management of BORA share the view that its patents and other intellectual property must be respected.
About the company
BORA develops and produces innovative premium built-in kitchen appliances with impressive design standards. The German-Austrian company group positions its portfolio internationally with the claim ‘More than cooking.’ Since Willi Bruckbauer founded BORA in 2007, the company has been committed to revolutionising the kitchen as a living space by questioning the ordinary. Its mission: to offer extraordinary products for extraordinary experiences.
The story began with the innovative cooktop extractor systems, which use intelligent technology to draw cooking vapours downwards and are continually developed through BORA’s own drive for perfection. After the expansion of the product range to include the BORA X BO, a professional steam oven for your home, and the associated BORA multi-drawer, refrigeration and freezing systems as well as lighting followed. BORA products are characterised by outstanding performance, simple cleaning and simple operation. Thanks to their timeless design, they fit perfectly into any kitchen, where they provide fresh air and a clear view.
BORA employs over 500 people, primarily at its sites in Raubling, Niederndorf and Sydney as well as in its flagship stores in Munich and Herford, and sells its products in over 60 countries worldwide.
Back in 2009, the company received its first award within the scope of the innovation contest 365 Orte im Land der Ideen, followed by the Deutscher Gründerpreis and numerous Red Dot Awards, Plus X Awards, German Design Awards, Iconic Awards, German Brand Awards, Good Design Awards and iF Design Awards, among others
Specifically engineered with versatility in mind, the new Handheld Milk Frother from Dualit includes accessories to make indulgent cappuccinos, hot chocolates, flat whites, lattes and more! A compact and invaluable addition to any kitchen to create barista-style drinks at home
Hoover brand has been launched in Serbia at a recent press conference in Belgrade
Britain’s antitrust regulator said on Thursday Turkish domestic appliances maker Arcelik’s proposed purchase of Whirlpool’s appliances business in Europe will be referred for a more in-depth probe.
The deal could reduce choices in the supply of major household appliances and will be referred for a so-called phase-2 investigation unless Arcelik addresses its concerns, the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) said in a statement.The deal would include Arcelik and Whirlpool setting up a new entity comprising the two companies’ European units, selling small and major domestic appliances and consumer electronics, the two announced in January.Arcelik would own 75% of the company and Whirlpool the remaining 25%.
If the deal were to go ahead, the new entity would be the largest individual supplier of washing machines, tumble dryers, dishwashers and cooking appliances in the UK, where the market is worth over 3.8 billion pounds ($4.61 billion), the CMA said.
Quantum induction hob by Falmec with integrated hood is renewed with the Pro version, improved in controls (thanks to a new touch slider) and in cooking technology, characterized by high performance in induction and new functions, including automatic pan recognition and end-of-cooking timer for each zone. In addition, the Quantum Pro hob in the Easy version is equipped with the Carbon.Zeo filter (integrated in the hood body and regenerable), which combines activated carbon and zeolite. Other features of the appliance are the Double Bridge, Recall (settings reset in case of accidental switching off), Keep Warm and Pause functions, Quick Start automatic switch-on and command lock. The hob, with a frame of the suction area in matt black steel with anti-scratch treatment, can be adjusted to 9 levels + Boost
Groupe SEB Seb continues its development in the world of coffee. The Krups France brand , born in 1846, focuses on French excellence. Thierry De La Tour d’Artaise unveils today at the Lutetia hotel the new “Évidence Krups by Wilmotte” coffee bean machine launched at European level. For the occasion, Alain Ducasse presented an exclusive blend specially created by Veda Viraswami, world roasting medalist for the Alain Ducasse Café Manufacture
Introducing Haier X Series 11, a new range of washers and dryers, designed to achieve an absolute energy efficiency performance while guaranteeing maximum care for garments.
Haier X Series 11 washing machine features the Ultra Fresh Air technology, which keeps the air flowing into the drum to refresh your clothes, keep the drum dry and prevent bacteria and bad smells for up to 12 hours after the cycle. It also reduces energy use, with its A-40% energy class, and noise, with its Dynamic Balance System.
Haier X Series 11 tumble dryer has a sophisticated, dark design and cutting-edge technology that delivers outstanding performance. It features the Ultra Reverse drum technology, which makes the drum rotate in reverse direction. It also saves energy and protects the environment, with its A+++ -10% energy class
CATA presents the new renova pure air VNV 90 XGBK hood. Eliminates odors with 98% efficiency and purifies 100% of dust, bacteria, viruses and volatile organic compounds
Beko have unveiled the latest energy efficient appliance offerings in their Beko and Grundig ranges. The company used the recent IFA 2023 trade fair in Berlin as an opportunity to showcase their brands’ latest technologies and emphasise the importance of innovation in the company’s overall strategy.
Highlighting the impact of collective action towards more sustainable communities, the company introduced during IFA 2023 the “positive domino effect” philosophy which drives Beko plc’s product strategy and technology innovation. The event culminated in the reveal of two new key technologies under the company’s global brands: EnergySpin by Beko and AI-Sense by Grundig.
By reinventing the conventional laundry process, Beko’s EnergySpin technology helps to reduce a household’s energy consumption. Rather than relying heavily on heat to dissolve detergent and eliminate stains, EnergySpin technology releases the detergent upfront. It harnesses the power of faster-than-usual drum speeds to elevate the pace at which the detergent dissolves. Called ‘EnergySpin,’ these unique drum movements eliminate the need for excessive heat generation during the wash, resulting in up to 35% less energy consumption than conventional machines while maintaining high-quality cleaning performance,Grundig’s AI-Sense technology puts a new spin on the notion of “smart” washing. AI powers Grundig’s new AI-Sense washing machine technology, which automatically and intelligently identifies the fabric type, soil level, load weight, and rinse requirements to optimise detergent, energy, and water use. AI-Sense washing machines have approximately 28% of the product’s weight consisting of recycled materials, providing approximately a 32% reduction in the embedded carbon footprint of the product compared to a model that doesn’t use recycled materials.
Mike Beech, Beko plc Appliance Partners’ National Contract Specification Manager comments: “Beko’s EnergySpin and Grundig’s AI-Sense are two exciting new technologies which will make great additions to our already strong portfolio of energy efficient products available to our partners. Assisting with the delivery of new build projects within budget is a key element of the support we offer, whether our partners are simply seeking to meet current UK legislation standards or to go beyond. New homes providers who are looking to help their homeowners and renters to live more conscious, sustainable lifestyles through enhanced specification will be pleased to find that we can offer key models within our range of appliances that boast low energy and water consumption. These too will always be competitively priced versus our peers.”
