Category Archives: Air treatment

Midea’s PortaSplit Receives Prestigious Award at IFA,

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The spotlight falls on Midea’s PortaSplit, a smart air conditioner that combines cutting-edge cooling technology with unprecedented flexibility. This innovative home appliance is set to make its market debut in 2024 and Midea is proud to unveil the product at IFA 2023.

Unlike conventional AC units, the Midea PortaSplit seamlessly merges the portability of a portable AC with the superior cooling capacity and efficiency of a split AC. This unique fusion delivers powerful and tranquil cooling comfort, defying the limitations of existing cooling solutions.

Notably, Midea’s PortaSplit is a direct response to the needs of modern consumers. It has been a longstanding challenge in balancing cooling efficiency, energy conservation, flexibility, and ease of installation. “With a permanent split air conditioner, an installer is necessary. However, there are often long waiting times of up to four months due to high demand. If you don’t inquire early enough, you’ll miss out on having it installed for the summer. Cost is another concern, as installation alone can be around 2000 euro not including the price of the air conditioner. The Midea PortaSplit offers a more affordable option,” said Manuel Seethaler, Head of Public Relationship and Strategy at Midea RAC Germany Research Center in Stuttgart The PortaSplit introduces two key innovations. It’s the first plug-and-play split AC without the need for fixed installation. Another remarkable feature of the PortaSplit is its outstanding cooling performance. It is a portable AC that has the same efficiency as a conventional split AC, with a strong cooling capacity of 3.5 kW and a Seasonal Energy Efficiency Rating (SEER) of 6.1, surpassing all other portable ACs in the market.Additionally, the PortaSplit includes the Air Magic+ technology, which purifies the air by emitting negative ions and reducing the spread of bacteria and viruses. This added layer of protection underscores Midea’s commitment to user well-being and health.Soundproofing technology, allowing the air conditioner to operate at a mere 39dB in silent mode. This ensures restful sleep

Dehumidifier safety after recall linked to fires

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Gree Electric Appliances, which is headquartered in China, made the dehumidifiers that have been sold by G.E., Kenmore and other companies, including SoleusAir, Seabreeze and Norpole.

The dehumidifiers are linked to 23 fires and three deaths in the U.S., and nearly 700 reports of overheating. The three deaths were last year — two were in Missouri and one in Iowa.Gree Electric Appliances has a link on its website for refund information. The company has recalled 2.5 million dehumidifiers due to the fire risk.

Faber Vertical Pro

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The new Vertical Pro range of hoods by Faber S.P.A. – our latest designer wall hoods that pack a punch thanks to their high performance.

The sturdier and wider body of the Vertical Pro range of hoods ensures a more powerful engine and also makes cleaning easier. This is because it facilitates a double suction system and a single grease filter. Small innovations that bring big and lasting benefits to the kitchen.

The Vertical Pro range is also the new angle on black. There are three different versions of black hoods to choose from: True Black, True Double Black and Pure Black – giving ample options to those who love black design.

Elica results

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Elica Spa has approved the results for the first half of 2023 – prepared in accordance with the IFRS international accounting standards. Revenues fell 12% from 290 to 254.5 million. EBITDA has also fallen in line, which continues to represent almost 10% of turnover. Preserving gross margins has been an important success for the group, achieved thanks to strategic initiatives implemented in recent years, such as constant cost control, flexibility deriving from the new production footprint and the “Supply Chain Finance Solution” project for better management of circulating. Margin expansion, with a significant increase of 80 basis points between the prior first and second quarters, confirms the commitment to sustained profitability and operational excellence.Profit fell 38% from nearly $14 million to $8.5 million The Cooking division, which represents 76% of total turnover, recorded a drop of -15%. Also in the second quarter, own brand production partially compensated for a strong reduction in demand in the OEM area

The Engines division, which represents 24% of total turnover, shows the first signs of a slowdown, showing a slight contraction in sales equal to -2.8%. The “ heating ” and “ ventilation ” areas , and in particular the heat pump segment, continue to represent segments with high profitability and significant diversification opportunities. Sales in EMEA, which represents 80% of total revenues, recorded a decrease of -10.9%, thus aligning Elica’s performance with that of the market.

“In a difficult macroeconomic context, the whole group has demonstrated its ability to face challenges with great speed, managing to defend margins and not slow down on strategic projects. We will also face the next few months with the usual passion, being ready to accelerate when the recovery occurs. I am sure that the team, the completion path of the cooking product range and the opportunities of the engine division will support growth in the long term and will continue to create value for shareholders and our stakeholders” . declared Francesco Casoli

Falmec quantum pro

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A new version with improved controls and cooking technology: Falmec presents Quantum Pro , an evolution of the original Quantum model, the integrated cooking system inspired by the unique and indivisible concept of quantum particles.

Quantum Pro is characterized by a new touch slider with display and stands out for its high performance and new functions which include automatic pan recognition , the cooking timer for each zone and the Keep Warm function and retains the elegant and minimal aesthetics of the classic version, enhancing it even more thanks to a precious “all black” serigraphy , in line with the latest trends in kitchen design

Glen Dimplex profit increase

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The main business of Glen Dimplex, the Irish-headquartered heating, cooling and appliance giant, nearly quadrupled its profits last year as the company substantially concluded a period of restructuring.
Newly filed accounts for Glen Dimplex European Holdings, which makes up about 60pc of group operations, showed the business made a profit of €42.8m in the year to September 30, 2022, up from just €11m in the previous year.

Glen Dimplex increased turnover by just 4pc in the period to €944m, with growth coming mainly from the group’s energy efficient heating and ventilation products, which are in high demand in the EU because of public policy initiatives.
“Encouragingly, the strong profit growth experienced in the 2021/22 financial year has continued into the early part of the 2022/23 financial year and the outlook remains positive driven by strong underlying demand trends, a supportive policy environment and fiscal supports for end users,” the accounts stated.The company, which is owned by the Louth-based Naughton family, has been undergoing a transformation in recent years to focus more on sustainability and the electrification of energy, increasingly via smart tech.The firm sold the well-known consumer appliance business Morphy Richards to long-term Chinese manufacturing partner Xinbao for €185m. Glen Dimplex retained the rights to distribute the brand in Ireland, New Zealand and Australia for 10 years as part of the deal.The shift has seen Glen Dimplex become very busy in terms of mergers, acquisitions and disposals, with the company an active buyer of heating and ventilation businesses

Midea air station

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These days we all want more from our devices. Well, now you can have a standing air conditioner that not only keeps you cool, but combines the functions of a dehumidifier, humidifier, aircon, ventilation fan,and air purifier all into a single device. The Midea Air 5D Space Station Air System comes with a 3L water tank with a silver ion coating, ensuring cleaner and safer water storage.

With the Microclimate Sensory Mode that scientifically adjusts all five properties of air climate: air flow, humidity, temperature, purity, and freshness, taking control of your indoor climate is only a click away.

According to Midea, the Midea Air can purify an apartment by effectively removing 99.5% of PM2.5 articles with its sterilisation technology in 15 minutes.

Dyson purifier for commercial surroundings

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Introducing the Dyson HEPA Big+Quiet Formaldehyde.

It’s no surprise that workspaces can harbour pollutants such as viruses, bacteria, pollen and formaldehyde. That’s why Dyson latest machine purifies large spaces up to 100m² – all at sound levels below 55.6dB(A).

Powerfully and evenly projecting purified air at low noise levels, for peaceful whole-room purification.