LG Establishes New Air Solution R&D Lab in Europe,

LG Electronics (LG) is establishing a new Air Solution Research and Development (R&D) Lab in Frankfurt, Germany. The state-of-the-art facility will join existing LG Air Solution Labs in Changwon, South Korea; and Atlanta, Georgia, USA, to form a global R&D triangle.

The new 10,000-square-foot lab will focus primarily on developing high-efficiency heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) solutions for Europe’s varied local climates. Research and testing will be carried out on a wide range of residential and light commercial HVAC systems, including heat pumps, energy monitoring systems and energy management platforms. Through executing an extensive, locally-focused R&D program, the Frankfurt lab will reinforce LG’s ability to provide HVAC solutions tailored for the European market.

Additionally, the new lab will collaborate with the company’s recently launched European Consortium for Advanced Heat Pump Research to develop heat pumps that can reliably deliver top-tier heating performance during Northern Europe’s harsh winters. To strengthen the capabilities of its European HVAC business, LG plans to nurture and actively recruit local talent in fields such as heat pump design and smart home technology.

Coway Launches Affordable, Cylindrical Model for Small Spaces: The Airmega 100

Coway, a leading wellness tech company, newly launched the Airmega 100 air purifier, Airmega’s first cylindrical model offering an affordable and robust solution for smaller spaces within its product lineup in Europe.

The Airmega 100 has been meticulously designed with features that promote healthy air and rejuvenating rest amid hay fever season.

Featuring 360° air intake and a 3-stage HEPA filtration system, the Airmega 100 efficiently filters harmful pollutants and purifies the air within 63m2 space every hour. Using proprietary technology, the Airmega 100 captures 99.999% of nano-sized particles down to 0.01 microns, which is smaller than most allergens, bacteria, mold and pollen, and removes smoke and unpleasant odors, ensuring healthier indoor air.

Ebac signals ‘significant’ drop in trade

Manufacturer Ebac is in talks with investors and finance firms to aid work on its latest project, despite noting “significant issues” with a decline in trade, accounts show.

The Durham business, which makes washing machines, dehumidifiers, water coolers and heat pumps, has filed delayed accounts for 2022 which also outline a “challenging” few years for the business. In 2022 turnover rose from £20.13m to £21.86m and operating losses narrowed from £3.07m to £2.7m, with the overall loss for the year coming in at £3.19m, down from £3.25m.Ebac is in more talks with financial organisations, saying the group is “well advanced in discussions with other third parties regarding potential equity investment, securing additional debt finance and is also exploring options regarding further connected party loans”.Following publication of the accounts, Mr Elliott said: “These accounts demonstrate that the business is making good progress following a globally challenging time. This has continued into 2023 and 2024 and following investment in bringing new products to the market, our heat pumps and home dehumidifier and ventilation system are attracting considerable interest

Faber launched new products

Faber launched new products
4 BRAND-NEW extraction solutions from the inventors of the cooker hood:
– The Modular A space-saving marvel that combines shelving and extraction in one sleek wall hood, various size/shelf options available.
Galileo Stripes  Experience luxury with Faber’s new premium, sleek venting hob design.
– Galileo Bold  Make a statement with this bold addition to our venting hob lineup.
– In-Nova Zero-Drip Lite  The seamless integration your kitchen deserves combined with Faber’s anti-condensation technology.

In-Nova Zero Drip Lite –
Galileo Slim
Galileo Bold
Galileo Stripes

Gree Electric Appliances: Net Profit Reaches 29.017 CNY Billion in 2023,

Gree Electric Appliances disclosed its annual report for 2023. The report reveals that in 2023, Gree Electric Appliances achieved an operating income of CNY 203.979 billion, a year-on-year increase of 7.93%. The net profit attributable to the shareholders of the listed company reached CNY 29.017 billion, marking an 18.41% increase from the previous year Furthermore, during the reporting period, Gree Electric Appliances’ products were sold to more than 190 countries and regions, with overseas business achieving operating income of CNY 24.904 billion, and the proportion of independent brands accounting for nearly 70%, an 8% increase year-on-year.

Midea to acquire Arbonia HVAC businesses

Midea has agreed the €760m purchase of Swiss group Arbonia’s Climate Division, which includes HVAC businesses Sabiana, Termovent and Tecna.

The acquisition through Midea subsidiary Midea Electrics Netherlands BV follows an announcement by Arbonia at the end of February that it had received several “unsolicited expressions of interest” in purchasing its HVAC businesses

Bosch series 4 Extractor

With only 64 decibels in recirculation mode, the Bosch Series 4 oblique is just as loud as a casual conversation between two people. So nothing stands in the way of a cozy evening of cooking in a relaxed atmosphere. In keeping with the season, allergy sufferers can also breathe a sigh of relief inside thanks to the Clean Air Plus odor filter: In addition to an anti-fish function, it also has an anti-pollen function that is unique on the market and cleans the room air of all pollen to an extremely high degree. Thanks to the link with the Home Connect app, the Bosch Schrägesse also offers other practical functions. For example, connecting to a compatible induction hob ensures full concentration on preparing delicious food and dishes, as the power levels and temperature settings are automatically synchronized between both devices. And thus contribute to a perfect cooking experience! But the Bosch slant not only scores points with its functionality, it also impresses aesthetically: its modern design enhances any kitchen. This makes it the perfect addition to any home

Whirlpool of India Launches India’s Most Advanced Air Conditioner

Whirlpool of India, a subsidiary of Whirlpool Corporation, has launched its new 2024 AC range, powered by 6th Sense IntelliCool Technology, for the perfect cooling experience at the press of a single button. This technology intuitively senses and adapts to consumers’ needs to make their everyday moments truly delightful.
The unique 6th Sense IntelliCool Technology provides premium personalised cooling experience using smart sensors & advanced algorithms that intuitively sense changes in the environment & weather conditions to dynamically adjust temperature, humidity, airflow and direction of air. Thus delivering optimal comfort levels with maximum energy efficiency

Beko new air conditioning

Beko launched its new air conditioners: the BEEPGH model from the EvolutioPro line and the BEHPG model from the Evolutio line, which are characterized by the control panel that becomes completely invisible when it is turned off. The EvolutioPro line is in energy efficiency class A+++ in cooling mode and A++ in heating mode, while the Evolutio line is in energy efficiency class A++ (cooling)/A+ (heating). Furthermore, EvolutioPro is also equipped with the UV-C light cleaning system (HygieneMax UVC) which eliminates pathogenic microorganisms, viruses and mold (that can form inside the split) and at the same time is able to purify the outgoing air from the air conditioner. Besides, the technologies used in the external units allow a wide operating range, with operation at certified performance up to external temperatures of +50° C in cooling mode. This year, the external units with certified heating performance up to temperatures of -20°C will be available.
The new models have connectivity via the HomeWhiz app. As regards to the filters, the BEEPGH air conditioners are equipped with two high-density filters, an activated carbon filter and a cold catalyst filter. In addition, Beko air conditioners feature the Gold Guard treatment, a golden hydrophilic coating, which improves the heating efficiency, accelerating the defrosting process. Finally, further pluses are the R32 gas for a lower environmental impact and the ProSmart Inverter moto

Acer launch home appliances

Acer, known for its laptops, is launching a range of home appliances under a new brand, Acerpure, offering air purifiers, an air circulator and a vacuum cleaner with more products to follow Headlining the range is the Acerpure Pro UVC Air Purifier equipped with advanced UVC purifying technology and a four-in-one HEPA filter, providing a high CADR of 700m3/hour and coverage up to 116 square metres. A smart CO2 detection system constantly monitors air pollution in the area. Acerpure Clean Lite Cordless Vacuum Cleaner is designed for quick clean-ups with a 15-minute runtime, 13,000Pa suction and lightweight design at 550 grams. A triangular shaped brush design is specifically made for corners to ensure edge-to-edge cleaning. It comes with a range of brush accessories that can be switched at the push of a button. The vacuum also features a DC motor and USB type-C charger.