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Whirlpool new lineup of convertible chest freezers

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Whirlpool’s new chest freezers can easily be converted to refrigerators based on storage needs”. Whirlpool unveiled two new models, including the WZC5216L chest freezer with shelves and WZC5116L convertible freezer to refrigerator with baskets, both available in white finish. The features include: Led lighting, counterbalanced lid, raised shelf and divider (user can create a dedicated space for favorite items that everyone can reach using the raised shelf and divider), built-in drain and rollers (user can lift and shift the freezer to where it’s needed with two smooth-gliding bottom rollers on one side of the unit).

Philips Domestic Appliances  are celebrating twenty years of Senseo

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Philips Domestic Appliances are celebrating twenty years of Senseo being sustainable.

Throughout the last 20 years they have continued to deliver delicious coffee with care for the environment. Twenty years ago,Philips started a journey with a clear ambition in mind, offer all coffee lovers a convenient and high-quality coffee experience at home with the Senseo Coffee Machine. And theydelivered that together with partner JACOBS DOUWE EGBERTS using compostable pads and 100% sustainably sourced coffee.

Fast forward to today and our coffee machines are in more than 15 million households, and we can proudly say it continues to be a coffee machine with a low environmental impact from bean to cup.

Falmec extractor award winning 👏

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Falmec Light extractor has won the Archiproducts Design Award 2021 in the kitchen category.
This award is given by a prestigious jury made up of architects, journalists, photographers and art directors from all over the world.
It was evaluated among 750 applications and selected among the best technical, efficient and design proposals.

The sale of Philips Domestic Appliances business to Hillhouse Investment is now complete

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The sale of Philips Domestic Appliances business to Hillhouse Investment is now complete… with the company looking forward to a bright new future.

Royal Philips has announced that in September it had completed the sale of the Domestic Appliances business to Hillhouse Investment, a global investment firm. Philips originally announced the planned sale on March 25, 2021.

The transaction values Domestic Appliances, a global leader with €2.2bn sales in 2020 in kitchen, coffee, garment care and home care appliances, at an enterprise value of approximately €3.7bn. The total deal value amounts to approximately €4.4 billion resulting from an additional 15-year brand license agreement with annual payments that represent an estimated net present value of approximately €0.7bn.

“I am pleased that in line with our plans we have completed this transaction and concluded our major divestments,” said Frans van Houten, CEO of Royal Philips. “I am confident that the Domestic Appliances business will be able to expand on its market leadership with the support of Hillhouse Investment. In the past 12 months, Philips has further strengthened its portfolio with the launch of new products and solutions, as well as the acquisitions of Intact Vascular in image guided therapy, and BioTelemetry and Capsule Technologies in connected care. We are executing on our strategy to deliver integrated solutions that support professional healthcare customers achieve the Quadruple Aim and consumers with their health.


We are in a great position to continue bringing meaningful innovations to the consumer’s home in areas such as kitchen, coffee, garment care and home care appliances,” said Henk de Jong, CEO of Domestic Appliances. “We look forward to embark on this new partnership with Hillhouse Investment, building on our longstanding consumer, customer and partner relationships, as well as our market leading positions across our portfolio and the brand license partnership with Philips.” 

Following the sale of Domestic Appliances, Philips’ €3.2bn Personal Health businesses will continue to shape its important role in the company’s integrated health continuum approach through products and solutions that support healthy living and prevention of diseases. Philips is a global leader in oral healthcare, personal care and mother & child care, areas that are essential building blocks of consumer health.

BSH Home Appliances Group to Open Its First, State-of-the-Art Factory in Africa

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BSH Home Appliances Group announced that next year it will start the building of its first cooking factory on the African continent. The plant will be located in Egypt. The company will invest more thab 30 million euro to expand its business in Africa and the Middle East. The state-of-the-art factory will be in line with BSH’s high standards in efficiency and sustainability and achieve carbon neutrality.

Electrolux compact appliances

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With solo households set to grow 32% by 2030, and living space becoming ever more premium, we are seeing compact appliances being ever more desirable.

The new Electrolux Compact range is designed to fit in a wide range of kitchen configurations and includes the 900 Coffee machine, offering delicious coffee from the comfort of your own home. Easily prepare everything from espresso to cappuccino – just select a type of coffee, customise to your personal taste and the machine will do the rest with barista-level perfection.

Selecting a set of compact appliances for your kitchen design project no longer means making a compromise on performance. 

For more information the Compact Range:https://www.electrolux.co.uk/kitchen/cooking/compact-built-in-range/

STRONG GROWTH FORECAST FOR DISHWASHER MARKET

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In terms of revenue, the global dishwasher market is estimated to expand at a CAGR of 7.2% through 2031, according to a new report by Transparency Market Research.

In its latest market report, TMR predicts the changing lifestyles due to rapid urbanisation and surge in the purchasing power of developing countries will have a noteworthy impact on the overall dishwasher market. Increasing working population, nuclear families, and shortage of household help during the COVID-19 pandemic are escalating the demand for dishwashers, and the market has been witnessing robust growth over the past few years.

Key manufacturers of dishwashers are continuing to focus on investment in research & development to introduce innovative products. Prominent players in the dishwasher market are engaging with clients by offering them customised solutions. Key players promoting several innovative designs with attractive features and energy saving technology are likely to drive the growth of the dishwasher market.

Rapid urbanisation and more awareness regarding kitchen hygiene & cleanliness are generating demand for reliable kitchen appliances. This is likely to promote the sales of dishwashers during the forecast period. In addition, easy availability of dishwashers, continuous growth in the number of residential units, and consumers opting for smart appliances is likely to generate demand for dishwashers.  

In terms of type, the dishwasher market has been segmented into free-standing, integrated, and semi-integrated. In recent years, the high adoption of free-standing dishwashers by consumers due to its feasibility, minimal space requirement, and ease of installation is likely to drive the market. Free-standing dishwashers majorly opted by end users with small homes or apartments is encouraging the growth of the dishwasher market.

However, increasing disposable income of consumers, and rising demand for kitchen appliances that match the interior of households and commercial spaces is likely to drive demand for built-in and semi-integrated dishwashers in the coming years. The market, on the basis of, distribution channel is likely to be driven by the online channel as most end users find it to be a convenient channel for shopping, as it provides huge discounts and several options while choosing a dishwasher during the purchasing process.

Regionally, Asia Pacific led the dishwasher market in 2020, and the region is expected to retain its dominance during the forecast period. Rising preference for dishwashers in countries such as Japan, India, China, Australia, and in Southeast Asia, is encouraging the growth of the market. Apart from Asia Pacific, Europe also significantly contributes to the growth of the global dishwasher market. The UK, Germany, Italy, and France are considered the major markets for dishwashers in EuropeIn addition, increasing popularity of smart dishwashers, along with rising dependency of users on kitchen appliances for cleaning dishes is promoting the growth of the dishwasher market.