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Franke presents the Mythos Skyscraper refrigerator and the Maris Long Panel dishwasher

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Franke provides a comprehensive solution for all your kitchen needs, now featuring the impressive Skyscraper refrigerators. The Mythos Skyscraper refrigerator, equipped with Total No-Frost technology, stands out with its generous dimensions of 193 cm in height and 70 cm in width. This spacious design eliminates the hassle of limited storage, allowing for more efficient and stress-free management of your kitchen supplies. With a substantial capacity of 384 litres, it offers approximately 45% more space than a typical refrigerator, making it easier to organize and access your food.

the new Maris Long Panel dishwasher by Franke is designed and built to perfectly align with the growing demand for uniformity and continuity of design.
A dishwasher designed to integrate perfectly into kitchens of any style or size, thanks to its long customizable front panel that can be coordinated with the furniture and perfectly suited to kitchens with a low plinth, so that the dishwasher integrates completely with the surrounding environment, offering your kitchen space a cohesive, linear and even more pleasant look.

In addition to its modern elegance, the Maris Long Panel dishwasher boasts an automatic door opening system to ensure the best drying results after each cycle and a capacity of up to 14 place settings to adapt to the number of place settings to be washed, to optimize the number of washes when entertaining many guests. It is also in energy class D , ensuring efficient washing with every use.

Keeping cool with Gaggenau

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Gaggenau  new generation of cooling will be available for purchase in Europe in late fall 2024, in North America from mid-November and in Asia-Pacific within 2025.A new standard in freshness.

Pushing the boundaries of technical advancement, the new generation of cooling leaves nothing to chance.

At the heart of the new cooling series is a professional freshness system. The full-width chilled drawer and up to two extendable fresh climate drawers with humidity control allow even the most delicate ingredients to be preserved – with gentle cushioned closing.

To ensure ideal storage conditions on all levels, the new series offers an ethylene absorber, air filters, and freezer burn as well as oxidation protection to prolong freshness. Additionally, there is a range of dedicated cooling programs – perfected to set the right humidity and temperature for specific types of food.

Featuring an adaptive light concept, the new generation of cooling intends to provide guidance by adjusting to the ambient conditions. For example, when a drawer is opened, it dims the surrounding compartments. At the same time, the respective area on the display is highlighted, offering guidance on where to change settings. It also helps to fully utilize the capability of the appliance with animated quick guides for maintenance, among other possibilities.

Beko Europe in Italy

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Beko Europe’s Meeting with Italian Social Partners: A Disappointing Update
On November 7th, a long-awaited meeting took place at the Ministry of Industry and Made in Italy in Rome. The meeting, attended by Beko Europe CEO Ragip Balcioglu, was intended to address the company’s operational challenges in Italy. However, the outcome was far from positive.
During the meeting, Beko Europe outlined several significant issues impacting its Italian operations:
* Weakened Consumer Demand: A notable slowdown in consumer demand across Europe has negatively affected the company’s sales.
* Intensified Competition: Increased competition from Asian market players has further eroded Beko Europe’s market position.
* Negative Business Performance: Despite substantial historical investments, the company has experienced negative business performance.
* Structural Overcapacity: Italy’s manufacturing facilities are facing challenges due to structural overcapacity.
These factors have collectively created a challenging environment for Beko Europe’s Italian operations. The meeting with social partners aimed to discuss potential solutions and strategies to mitigate these issues. However, the specific details of the discussions and any proposed solutions have not been publicly disclosed.
As the company navigates these turbulent times, it remains to be seen how Beko Europe will adapt to the changing market dynamics and ensure the sustainability of its Italian operations.officially announced the closure of factories in Poland and the group’s only plant in the United Kingdom, the spotlight is now on Italy where Beko has 4,400 employees, exceeding 5,000 with temporary workers.the historic refrigeration line in Cassinetta di Briandronno (but not the line dedicated to built-in ovens and microwaves); the entire Siena plant (dedicated to the little-selling category of chest freezers) and the Comunanza site engaged in the production of washing machines and washer-dryers, also produced in Beko’s plants in Turkey and in what until the merger was Beko’s only industrial presence in Europe: the Ulmi plant.
In total, according to press sources that followed the event, at least 1,000 jobs are at risk among the 4,400 employees in Italy, excluding temporary workers.

LG food waste disposer

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LG Electronics will foray into the food waste disposer market in the first quarter of 2025, heralding a shake-up in the sector led by small electronics companies, according to industry sources on Monday.

The South Korean household name is set to become the first electronics giant to enter the market as it expands its mass-market product lineup to cope with Chinese rivals’ product diversification.

In August, LG Electronics collaborated with the city of Ansan in Gyeonggi Province to test its food waste disposers on 40 households in a pilot project.

Its food disposers will be built into the kitchen sink and decompose food through microbial fermentation. LG is also considering selling the products on a subscription basis.
The device drains the water from the food waste down the sink drain and then ferments and dries it. No food powder or debris are discharged into the sewage system, so there is little chance of water pollution, sewer pipe blockage or backflow

LG professional laundry

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LG Electronics (LG) is showcasing its PROFESSIONAL LAUNDRY lineup at Texcare International 2024, a global B2B laundry and textile care exhibition, held in Frankfurt, Germany, from November 6-9. Prioritizing energy efficiency, the new lineup features a variety of large-capacity solutions, including 30-kilogram washers and dryers, as well as a washer-dryer combo with heat pump, offering a maximum capacity of 25 kilograms for washing and 16 kilograms for drying. With the launch of its PROFESSIONAL LAUNDRY lineup, LG aims to strengthen its position in the commercial laundry market, both in Europe and worldwide.LG’s PROFESSIONAL LAUNDRY lineup boasts outstanding durability. The new washers feature the company’s Ball Balancing System, which supports a maximum spin speed of 1,100 RPM and enhances stability during high-speed washing cycles. The 25-kilogram washer-dryer combo stands out as one of the largest models in the heat pump combo category and is the industry’s first commercial combo to employ an inverter heat pump drying module. This proprietary technology significantly reduces drying times and boosts energy efficiency. Ideal for businesses with high laundry demands, such as hotels and care facilities, LG’s impressive heat pump combo represents a reliable, energy-efficient alternative to traditional gas and electric dryers

Turkish home appliance manufacturers express concerns

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The Turkish White Goods Manufacturers Association (TÜRKBESD) has raised alarms about the potential repercussions of ongoing anti-dumping investigations on essential materials such as stainless steel and sheet metal. These investigations could lead to increased production costs and inflation.

Taxes on crucial materials, including stainless steel, sheet metal, and polystyrene, which constitute 17-18% of production costs, might elevate product prices by 5% and diminish international competitiveness.

This scenario could shrink Turkish manufacturers’ global market share and export capacity. In September, Turkey’s domestic white goods market experienced a 15% decline

How to Successfully Export and Sell Made in Italy Household Appliances in China

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Exporting and selling Made inItaly household appliances in China, the world’s home appliance factory, is no small feat. Yet, Fulgor Milano has achieved this with 70 large showrooms in the most luxurious malls across China—a record for foreign brands. This success story is a testament to the unique craftsmanship of Italian cooking, combined with cutting-edge technologies like IoT, Industry 4.0, and AI.

Fulgor Milano, a brand with a rich tradition, was practically unknown until its relaunch in 2009 by Venetian entrepreneur Gianni Meneghetti. Known internationally, Meneghetti transformed the brand, leveraging his decades of experience as the top subcontractor for built-in cooking appliances. His company, based in Rosà, Vicenza, has been a key supplier of high-end hobs, ovens, and kitchens to luxury brands in North America.

Meneghetti prefers not to be associated with outsourcing, but his approach differs significantly from typical OEMs. He supplies premium products to exclusive brands like Viking and General Electric (o, driven by popular demand. The Fulgor Milano brand, rich with numerous patents, continues to expand globally, offering premium and medium-high range appliances. Whether gas or induction, Meneghetti remains a symbol of traditional cooking excellence.