Engineered for Excellence: The Robust and Reliable ASKO DW60.C Dishwasher

The DW60.C is the new generation of professional dishwashers from ASKO professional, engineered to set new standards in performance, hygiene, and user-friendliness.

User-friendliness is at the heart of the DW60.C’s design. The external display, with its centrally located controls, ensures intuitive operation. Designed for ease of use, the display allows quick and precise program selection.

The DW60.C dishwasher is not only a powerhouse of efficiency but also a robust, durable machine, tested with over 20 000 cycles to ensure reliability. With its flexible loading options, low noise levels, and advanced sanitisation features like the SANI Lock, the DW60.C is poised to become an indispensable tool in maintaining hygiene and safety in professional settings.

Hibsan Breaks New Ground: Turkey’s First A+++ Energy Class Range Hood Manufacturer 

Hibsan has made history as the first Turkish range hood manufacturer to achieve the coveted A+++ energy efficiency rating. Renowned for their innovative approach, Hibsan’s range hoods combine cutting-edge design with remarkable energy-saving capabilities, meeting the stringent European standards. The A+++ classification highlights an exceptional balance between low electricity consumption and outstanding extraction performance, cementing Hibsan’s reputation as a trailblazer in the home appliance industry

New Blastcool Extremis

Introducing the new Blastcool® Extremis® iXP1 – a high-performance, IP24-certified outdoor fridge, purpose-built for concealed integration into premium outdoor kitchens and living spaces.

✅ Marine-grade 316 stainless steel exterior
✅ Professional-grade stainless steel interior
✅ Cools to 1°C in ambient temps up to 43°C
✅ Adjustable décor panel system for perfect shut lines

LG expand production facilities

LG Electronics is expanding its production facilities in emerging markets such as India and Brazil while strengthening new business channels, including appliance subscription services and B2B operations The company is currently constructing its third factory in India, located in Sri City, Andhra Pradesh, to meet the growing demand for premium home appliances. In Brazil, LG is building a new production facility in Fazenda Rio Grande, set for completion next year. This will be the company’s second manufacturing plant in the country, focused on premium appliances and components

Electrolux General meeting

Annual General Meeting of AB Electrolux was held in Stockholm on March 26, 2025.

Shareholders and others had the opportunity to follow the Annual General Meeting live via Electrolux Group’s website. A recording from the Annual General Meeting of the reflections by President and CEO, Yannick Fierling, on the past year, and the strategy going forward will be available on Electrolux Group’s website, www.electroluxgroup.com/agm2025.pp

Frasers Group raises AO World stake

Frasers Group has raised its stake in online electricals retailer AO World to 25.01%, up from 24.02%, according to a recent regulatory filing.

This move strengthens the Sports Direct owner’s position as the second-largest shareholder in the business, following the retailer’s positive trading update this week.

AO World raised its full-year profit forecast, with adjusted pre-tax profits expected to be between £39m and £44m for the year ending March 31, 2025

Fridge and SDA recycling plant in Scotland,

Enva, one of the UK and Ireland’s leading recycling and resource recovery specialists, has officially opened a new fridge and SDA recycling facility in Perth, Scotland. This multi million pound investment has delivered a flagship facility capable of achieving the highest possible recycling standards.

The state-of-the-art facility, the only dedicated fridge and SDA recycling plant in Scotland, has the capacity to process 4,000 fridges and 300 tonnes of SDA per week providing Scottish residents with  the ability to sustainably recycle all their waste fridges and small electrical appliances such as kettles, toasters, vacuum cleaners, and coffee machines.

Applia calls for Swedish tax to be abolished

Sweden’s electronics tax is gaining more and more enemies. Now the industry organization Applia is taking a hard line against the state – and bringing along several of the country’s largest electronics players. – It’s greenwashing, says chairman Kent Oderud.According to a report from Applia, which is a trade association for manufacturers and importers of electrical household appliances, the Swedish electronics tax on white goods and home electronics has doubled since its introduction in 2017 – despite not having shown any measurable effect. Now the organization is demanding that the law be abolished.We need initiatives that promote sustainable products and circular business models – not a tax that just raises prices and moves trade abroad.