Beko, one of the leading home appliances brands in Europe*, is delighted to announce its integration with Youreko, an energy efficiency tool that helps consumers choose sustainably and understand the financial running costs when choosing new appliancesThe integration of the Youreko tool on Beko’s website, displays information to consumers on how energy efficient Beko’s appliances are when compared with traditional models and how much money the consumers could save in the long run with manufacturer’s appliances. The tool supplements the listings of Beko’s washing machines, washer dryers, tumble dryers, dishwashers, refrigerators and freezers.Currently operational on the Beko UK website, the Youreko partnership will be further implemented on Beko’s websites in Romania and Poland, helping consumers across Europe to calculate their cost saving potential.
Resource efficiency is a key priority for Beko, particularly in the current economical and climate-conscious environment. This integration with Youreko is an extension of the brand’s ongoing commitment to providing products for their consumers to encourage sustainable living.
The tool helps consumers on Beko’s websites by providing more information on the energy consumption and financial cost of running a particular appliance. Utilising an easy-to-read gold, silver or bronze tiered rating system, the tool signals where money and energy can be conserved most, helping consumers make more informed buying decisions.
By integrating Youreko into its products, Beko is also able to make a smart-recommendation to the consumers based on a product’s energy efficiency rating. This calculation is based upon a comparison against a more traditional, like-for-like model of the applianc
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A-Class appliances: what it means.
Starting from March 2021, the new energy label has come into force, and it is mandatory on a wide range of appliances. The EU has established a standard applicable to all appliances to facilitate their comparison.
Thanks to the new classification based on a colour scale, you can identify those with the higher consumption levels (Class G) in red, and those with the lower consumption levels in dark green. By eliminating all “+”, the label has become more understandable, and the appliance classification has become stricter.
How much class A appliances consume and why they are more convenient
In order to understand the convenience of class A appliances, here is the average consumption of the most energy-intensive appliances:
A class A refrigerator with freezer consumes approximately 100 kWh per year, while a class G model consumes almost three times as much.
A class A washer that does 100 full-load washing cycles with the Eco 40-60° program consumes approximately 50 kWh per year, half of a class G model.
The air conditioning unit’s consumption is calculated also based on the SEER, which indicates the seasonal energy efficiency in cooling mode: the higher it is, the higher the appliance’s energy savings. On average, in class A, the SEER is around 8, and the annual energy consumption for cooling is around 100 kWh; while in lower classes, with a lower SEER, consumption can exceed 300 kWh per year.
Appliance giant Arcelik bets on China, says company CEO
The CEO of Arcelik, one of the world’s biggest home appliance makers, told Xinhua recently that China is a bright spot for business amid global recession fears and an increasingly gloomy market outlook.
Speaking of the present headwinds against the world economy, Hakan Bulgurlu said, “we will have to go through a lot of pain before it gets better.”
China, however, is “a little bit of a different picture,” he said in a video interview with Xinhua.
Established in 1955, Arcelik is a Turkish multinational household appliances manufacturer headquartered in Istanbul. With 45,000 employees, its global operations include subsidiaries in 53 countries, 30 production facilities in nine countries.
Arcelik’s domestic sales in China have grown by roughly 80 percent in 2022.
“I find China one of the more promising places to be in the future. It has always been the factory of the world, and I think it will continue to be the factory of the world,” said Bulgurlu.
“The world economy has significantly slowed down, and we are facing a recession on many fronts,” said the Turkish businessman, who had lived in Hong Kong for 13 years.
Calling himself “a big fan” of China and Asia, Bulgurlu said he is optimistic about the business performance in the future Chinese market. “I think demand for appliances continues. We want to continue investing in China to actually bring our brands in.”According to Bulgurlu, four product groups, namely heating and cooling, refrigeration, lighting and electric motors, consume about 40 percent of all power. Many current technologies have made these production much more efficient.
“We need global regulations to make us use the best available technologies in all of these product groups to reduce power consumption,” he said.
Regarding the upcoming COP27 meeting, he said “I hope to make some progress and talk not only with policymakers but other CEOs as well.”
“I actually admire China in the sense that when China makes a decision, it follows through very, very fast,” Bulgurlu said.
OMG India wins integrated media mandate for Electrolux
Omnicom Media Group India has been appointed to manage the Integrated Media mandate for Electrolux – a Global leader in home appliances. The directive will involve creating end-to-end media solutions for the business and accelerating its growth journey in the market.
With its agile, client-first approach that helps businesses thrive today and into the future, OMG was the natural choice for Electrolux as they look to strengthen their footprint in the country. Leveraging the agency’s analytics and insight-driven tools, the Swedish powerhouse is set to make waves with its range of premium products in the Indian market.
Recently marking its entry in India, Electrolux is a leading global appliance company that has shaped living for the better for more than 100 years with its elegant Scandinavian design coupled with innovative technology across Electrolux’s range of Care, Taste, and Well-being appliances.
The brand has ambitious growth targets in India complemented by its cohesive omnichannel approach and optimism for sustainable and better living experiences for its customers. Electrolux’s sustainable product portfolio is designed to meet the dynamic demands of modern consumers which includes air purifiers, air conditioners, washing machines, vacuum cleaners, refrigerators, dishwashers and dryers, coffee machines, warming drawers, cooker hoods, hobs, and ovens.
Halo Appliances
Domestic appliance company based in Leamington Spa has secured a six-figure investment from a German company as part of a new European distribution deal for its cordless vacuum cleaner.
Halo Appliances’ agreement with production company BranoFilter comes as it enters the latter stages of its first investment round. The business has so far raised more than £300,000 through a crowdfunding campaign.
Hisense USA
After debuting its 2022 lineup at CES, Hisense USA provider of attainable premium, high performance televisions and home appliances, announces the availability of its ranges, completing the brand’s first ever full kitchen suite for U.S. consumers. The spacious, stainless steel freestanding ranges boast powerful burners and a versatile oven cavity, offering a variety of premium features such as Air Fry, Fast Preheat, Convection, and more. The new lineup makes it easy for families to bake, air fry, proof, roast, dehydrate, broil, and cook their favorite meals. The ranges include Hisense’s two-year industry-leading warranty and are available exclusively at Lowe’s.
Dometic launches new wine fridge that fits in drawer
The Swedish appliance brand is expanding its interior appliance portfolio with an award-winning compact wine cooling drawer, aptly named Dometic DrawBar.
With a five bottle capacity and integrated design, this patent pending innovative product will be available in the European market in Q4 of 2022, the company says.
According to Dometic, DrawBar is a new home appliance that offers the functionality of a full-size wine cooler in an elegant compact design.
New household appliances by Changhong leverage latest technology
The range of products by Changhong includes 5G eco-friendly household appliances, as well as Mini LED TVs, air conditioners, refrigerators and washing machines. Changhong is considered to be a specialist in the fields of the internet of things (IoT), artificial intelligence (AI), big data and 5G segments, areas of expertise which inform the company’s production of smart household appliances.
Standout household appliances from Changhong include the Eva model air conditioner, apparently the first in the world that can support multiple languages as well as offline voice control. Changhong says the device “promises a better interactive experience with its support for eight languages alongside voice activation even in locales with no internet access.”
There is also the Dazzle UVC air conditioner, which uses a dual LED lamp, as well as a non-scale antiviral filter. Said filter works to disrupt bacteria, reportedly reaching 99.2% sterilisation. The air conditioner offers a high temperature of 58°C, in addition to self-cleaning and mould removal features.
The company’s updated Space Pro refrigerator is another key takeaway from the range. The Space Pro Refrigerator offers 3D double curved glass doors, along with GLS integrated technology. With a slick build that does not take up much floor space, the refrigerator also can reportedly activate the water molecules in the food that is stored in order preserve their freshness.
Along with its household appliances, Changhong also revealed its latest curved screen monitor and commercial display screens
Haier and Gree decent profits
Gree Electric Appliances and Haier Smart Home, two leading Chinese white goods makers, both logged decent profit in the first three quarters despite a slump in the overall market.
Gree reported a 17 percent jump in net profit in the first nine months from the same period a year ago to CNY18.3 billion (USD2.5 billion), while revenue advanced 6.8 percent to CNY147.5 billion (USD20.3 billion), according to the Zhuhai, southern Guangdong province-based company’s latest financial report released yesterday.
Haier posted a 17.3 percent gain in net profit over the period to CNY11.7 billion (USD1.6 billion) while revenue surged 8.9 percent to CNY184.7 billion (USD25.3 billion), the Qingdao, eastern Shandong province-based company said the same day.
This is despite China’s home appliance market slumping 6.1 percent in the nine months ended Sept. 30 year on year to CNY510.3 billion (USD70.4 billion), according to Beijing-based market research agency All View Cloud. The sales of major home appliances such as refrigerators, air conditioners and washing machines have tumbled while that of emerging products such as cleaning robots and dishwashers have picked up.
Haier was able to increase its share of the global market in the first three quarters by improving its overseas market layout through more new high-end brands, it said. The company’s continuous digitization has improved the user experience and operational efficiency, enabling steady growth despite a tricky external environment.
Gree’s profit growth was boosted by the acquisition of a 30 percent stake in Zhejiang DunAn Artificial Environment, a core component supplier for air conditioners, earlier this year. Dun’An’s net profit doubled in the first three quarters year on year to CNY702 million (USD96.6 million).
But other major home appliance manufacturers are seeing growth stall. Midea Group’s net profit climbed 4.3 percent over the same period to CNY24.5 billion (USD3.3 billion) while revenue gained 3.4 percent to CNY271.8 billion (USD37.3 billion), the Foshan, Guangdong province-headquartered company said on Oct. 28.
Welcome to Casa Bertazzoni, San Francisco
Transport yourself to the Design District of San Francisco, home of Bertazzoni’s first flagship experience center in the United States. Celebrating 140 years of proud Italian tradition, innovation, and design, Interior Design Magazine joined Valentina Bertazzoni to get a behind-the-scenes look at the new Casa Bertazzoni.https://youtu.be/eZYbYhTLAGs
