The new Faber S.P.A. catalogue has arrived. Collection 2023 is officially launched and available to download from our website.
The latest novelties in our product range are available to see, including the full Air Hub range, the Galileo range of hob extractors and also our award-winning Beat XL.
Take a look for yourself and discover how Faber is providing the purest air experience for your home.English – https://lnkd.in/dquCCka3
Greaidea to launch new model of Rangehood，
Big suction, low noise,
– Established in 2000, the past over 20 years witnessed great chances of our product, R&D, quality level, and service as well. From now on, Greaidea has its own two production bases with over 500 employees, covering 100,000㎡. In order to meet the growing marketing needs, we have equipped with 6 assembly lines for gas hob and range hood, 3 assembly lines for gas water heater.
Swedish home appliance major Electrolux AB reported Friday a loss in its first quarter with weak volumes hurt by lower demand. Net sales, however, was higher than last year, and the company maintained its fiscal 2023 forecast. In Stockholm, Electrolux shares were gaining around 9 percent.
President and CEO Jonas Samuelson said, “Our number one priority for 2023 is a successful implementation of the Group-wide cost reduction and North America turnaround program…. The actions and performance in the first quarter are fully aligned with our 2023 full-year cost reduction plan. …Sustainability is at the core of our strategy and I am proud that we reached both of our 2025 science-based targets three years ahead of plan. The business and market outlooks for 2023 full year provided in the fourth quarter 2022 earnings report remain unchanged The company previously said the consumer sentiment in the new year is anticipated to continue to be negatively impacted by a high inflation and interest rate environment, although with regional differences.
Demand for core appliances in 2023 full-year is still expected to be negative for all regions except for the Asia-Pacific, Middle East and Africa region, which is assessed to be flat compared to 2022.
Based on this, volumes in 2023 are expected to decline year-over-year.
Over the mid-term, the company still projects to reach Group operating margin of at least 6 percent, both for the Group and for business area North America.
According to the firm, a key component is the estimated earnings contribution of above 7 billion kronor in 2024 compared to 2022 from the cost reduction program, whereof 4 billion kronor to 5 billion kronor is expected in 2023. The company also recorded commercial growth in all four business areasElectrolux further said it aims to increase aftermarket sales to approximately 10 percent of Group sales by 2025, from around 7 percent in 2022.
For the first quarter, loss was 588 million Swedish kronor, compared to last year’s profit of 950 million kronor. Loss per share were 2.18 kronor, compared to profit of 3.40 kronor a year ago.
Operating loss amounted to 256 million kronor, compared to profit of 1.58 billion kronor last year.
Adjusted operating income was 305 million kronor, compared to prior year’s 919 million kronor. Adjusted operating margin was 0.9 percent, compared to 3.1 percent a year ago.
The year-over-year decline in underlying operating income was mainly a result of lower volumesNet sales increased 9 percent to 32.73 billion kronor from 30.12 billion kronor last year. Organic sales growth was 2.2 percent. Price remained solid, while weaker market demand resulted in lower volumes for the Group as a whole.Stockholm, Electrolux shares were trading at 146 kronor, up 9.12 percent.
Elica BoD approves the Q1 2023 results. “Despite a significant market decline, we are pleased to report results in line with expectations. Our approach has been focused on the long-term value, allowing us to defend margins in a market with low volumes and significant inflation. Additionally, we have continued our transformation and expanded our offerings to become more Cooking. In this environment, the “Own Brand” business is performing better than the market and our “Motors Division” continued to grow. Although the year ahead may be challenging, we are confident that we will come out even stronger and well prepared for the future.” commented – Giulio Cocci Elica CEO.
Kärcher presents several new products in the category of professional and home air cleaners that use a highly efficient filter system and quiet motors. The offer of new products is complemented by compact water dispensers. There is even a complete water filtration solution installed directly in the kitchen unit.
Professional air cleaning
Kärcher AF 100 H13
This powerful and extremely effective cleaner is intended for offices, schools, but also medical facilities, suitable for spaces up to 87 m2 in size. The air is cleaned primarily by a high-quality HEPA H13 filter capable of capturing microbes, pollen, chemical vapors and viruses. Its efficiency is 99.95% for particles with a size of 0.3 microns. The filter set has a surface treatment with silver ions that destroys bacteria and other pathogens, and there is also a layer of activated carbon to eliminate odors, pollen and volatile substances. If extreme filtering capabilities are needed, it is possible to optionally purchase and install an even more effective HEPA H14 filter recommended for special areas, e.g. healthcare. This filter boasts a separation rate of 99.995% for particles with a diameter of 0.1 to 0.3 microns and a special certification.
The cleaner itself has a practical compact design and can be moved very easily thanks to the robust wheels. Cleaned air comes out from its upper side and goes towards the ceiling, which ensures its perfect circulation in the room. At the highest power setting, the air flow reaches 650 m3/h (with H13 filter), with 3 speeds available. Of course, there is a fully automatic mode, in which the purifier controls its operation on its own based on the actual air quality in the room. This is guarded by an integrated laser sensor. The air condition is displayed on a clear LED display, which you can optionally turn off by activating the night mode. The noise level of the cleaner varies between 25 dB(A) and 48 dB(A) depending on the current fan speed.
Air purifiers for households
Kärcher AF 20, AF 30 and AF 50
The portfolio of cleaners intended for ordinary households currently consists of three new products that differ mainly in their performance. All of them have an elegant and at the same time unobtrusive design, so they blend perfectly with the interior of any home.
The highest model AF 50 is optimally suitable, as the label suggests, for rooms with a size of 50 m2 (up to 520 m3/h), while the AF 30 model for rooms with an area of 30 m2 (up to 320 m3/h). Thanks to their high performance, they can filter the air in such rooms 3 times per hour (with a room height of 3 m). Both of these cleaners have the same appearance and other specifications, with the exception of their performance and dimensions, of course. You will also find a pleasant inverse display showing not only the state of the air, but also the temperature and relative humidity of the air. Control is solved using a touch panel.
Filtration is handled by a system with a HEPA H13 filter (99.95% efficiency for particles of 0.3 microns), a carbon layer and an antibacterial surface treatment. The filter eliminates germs, bacteria, chemical vapors and volatile organic substances. From the functional equipment, it is worth noting the possibility to activate a fully automatic mode using an air quality sensor, a timer or a night mode. For both cleaners, the noise level varies between 29 dB(A) and 53 dB(A), depending on the selected power level.
The third model, marked AF 20, is aimed at smaller households, where it can be used in rooms of around 20 m2 (220 m3/h). This novelty bets on a more rounded shape than the previous two cleaners presented. In this case, the display and touch controls are not located on the side, but on the top. Among its great strengths are its record-breakingly small dimensions of 22 x 22 x 34.4 cm – it is even the smallest in its category on the market. But it does not lack any of the important functions, such as a timer, night mode or automatic mode. In its case, the noise is 26 to 52 dB(A) depending on the set power. It has the same filtering properties as AF 30 and 50 and can also filter the air in the room 3x per hour.
Kärcher WPD 50 WS and WPD 50 water dispensers
Whether you choose the first named WPD 50 WS model with sparkling water function or the WPD 50 model without this function, you are always sure that you will have tasty and perfectly clean chilled water in your glass. The device is especially suitable for offices, waiting rooms, retail stores or hotels, where it replaces barrel systems and removes chlorine, heavy metals and even bacteria and viruses from ordinary tap water. The water passes through the Hy-Pure-Plus filter with active carbon. And performance? Up to 15 liters of water per hour. The dispensing valve is protected against contact, so maximum hygiene is ensured, and there is no risk of any splashing of water thanks to the drip tray with protection against overflow. We must emphasize the presence of a cooling module. For the WPD 50 WS variant, the already mentioned function of carbonated water – the user has the choice of either chilled still or sparkling water. Installation of the dispenser is very simple, as you only need to place it on a table or worktop. And maintenance? Very simple with the original Kärcher cleaning solution.
Water filter
Kärcher WPC 120 UF
Rounding off the list of new features is a brand new device with a water ultrafiltration system right under your sink. It is mainly suitable for places where the water quality is not very high or its purity is not stable. The four-stage filtration system rids it of bacteria, viruses, chlorine, heavy metals, but also drug residues and microplastics. At the same time, it will improve its taste. The battery will always end up with water in your glass, which you will be happy to drink. A trio of powerful filters is hidden in the model under the sink and is enough to dispense approximately 2,500 liters of water. It should be noted that the entire system does not require power and the water tap is included in the delivery.
Elica UK will be bringing its show trailer and a number of brand-new appliances across Europe to Brewhouse Yard in the heart of the action at this year’s Clerkenwell Design Week.
The show trailer will be the first opportunity for UK designers, kitchen studios and interior designers to see LHOV, a brand-new product that integrates hob, hood and a revolutionary extractor oven in a single appliance. The design of LHOV will complement and enhance modern kitchen design, whilst providing extraction that removes vapours and odours not only from the hob but from the oven as well. The extraction system has been discreetly hidden, while the oven is positioned under the hob at the perfect height for ergonomic use.Among other highlights will be:
NikolaTesla Unplugged the latest extractor hob which brings together the elegance of the hugely successful NikolaTesla Switch and the benefits of analogue control. NikolaTesla Unplugged is controlled through fixed clickrelease knobs with analogue touch and feel which provide instantaneous and intuitive access to all its features. All elements are incorporated into a boldlined appearance, developed to intelligently separate the cooking zone from the control area
The new range of VIRTUS ovens and RATIO hobs which fuse high performance and Elica’s uniquely elegant design language.
Veritas – Elica’s brand new built-in wine coolers
The Elica show trailer will also display many more of the iconic NikolaTesla extractor hobs and of course a selection from Elica’s huge range of discrete ceiling, ultra slim wall-mounted cooker hoods.
Bluestem Group introduce a new brand partner, DH Lifelabs UK, who produce innovative air treatment products to create a cleaner, safer and more comfortable home.
In addition to the revolutionary Aaira Surface Cleaning & Disinfectant System, we are stocking a number of air purifiers, including the compact Aaira Mini, as well as Wi-Fi enabled models.
for more info call Bluestem on 01473 271272
Elica spa has published the 2022 edition of the Sustainability Report under the slogan “Aspira, Inspira” which represents the ability to continuously imagine innovative and sustainable solutions for the future because every great idea, just like every great company, is born from an inspiration . Improving air quality has always been the starting point. Inspiring people and your target market is the next step.
Despite the difficult context, Elica achieved particularly challenging goals in 2022, breaking its own records for the second consecutive year. The consolidation of its global leadership was made possible by excellent management and financial performance and by a strategic “Sustainability Roadmap” based on three pillars: production and products with low environmental impact, people and governance.
During 2022, the Group used 100% renewable energy in almost all of its production sites in Italy and Poland. This policy has been accompanied by some energy efficiency projects which have contributed to further limiting our carbon footprint.
Family-owned Norwegian company RørosHetta continues its journey in breaking boundaries when it comes to cooker hoods, with launching integrated smart technology with life-saving features. RørosHetta has captured the market in the last decade by offering bespoke designer hoods that are customisable, both through colour-matching hoods to kitchens as well as the ability to customise dimensions. Following the success in the Nordics, the company has now set their focus on the UK with the launch of the world’s smartest cooker hood. Apart from being one of the world’s most quiet hoods, it boasts a range of smart features, such as switching your electrical hob off in case of fire risk and regulating the home’s indoor air quality.With SENSE indoor air quality control, the hood won’t just ventilate the pollutants from cooking, but can automatically regulate and ventilate the home, whenever there is an issue with air quality. The user is notified via smart alert and email whenever air quality drops to hazardous, and when it returns to normal.
What are the challenges for Faber , Franke ‘s air specialist , on the production side? In the short term, the company with its plant in Sassoferrato aims to adopt new production technologies , integrating them with the most tested ones. In the medium-long term, on the other hand, the number one objective is digitalisation , implementing new business models, to respond more effectively to a constantly evolving demand, including through the latest generation of production plants. The last great goal is particularly felt: to remain competitive by maintaining a 100% Italian production .
Human capital, safe
Since its inception in 1989, Sassoferrato has always been a site (over an area of more than 60,000 square meters ) capable of standing out for its policies towards employees. To date, the factory has the support of over 350 highly specialized technicians, with a figure of 35% of women’s shares and an average age of 39 years . It holds important records, including the longest accident-free plant in Italy and in Europe: it is no coincidence that the best prevention plant technologies are used , increasingly accurate procedural bodies are adopted and, at the same time, integrated HSE management systems(Health, Safety & Environment) certificates. Personnel training is also a fundamental aspect: in 2022 alone, more than 1,500 hours of training were provided for employees at the Sassoferrato plant.
Green innovation and commitment
For Faber, constant technological innovation is essential : at the Sassoferrato site, for example, numerous processes have been digitalised, production has been verticalised and the skills of the employees are continuously updated. Two practical examples? A new latest generation laser and a system that uses artificial intelligence have recently been introduced to speed up processes and make them safer. Innovation, for Faber, also passes through sustainability: the green steps taken in recent years are important and include the new photovoltaic systemmade up of 2600 panels, which already today ensures the factory 30% of the available energy and allows for savings of up to 305 tons of CO2 per year and the change of all halogen lamps to LEDs, for further savings on emissions.
Artisan expertise and efficiency
“ Our factory is unique in the world because Faber’s know-how is enclosed here. Which are the technologies, of course, but also and above all the expertise of our craftsmen. We constantly invest in the most innovative technologies on the market and work tirelessly on people’s skills, motivating them and involving them in our business project with a ‘people first’ perspective, seeking continuous improvement – comments Giorgio Rossi, Operation Director of Faber ‘s Sassoferrato factory -.We work flexibly, focusing on quality and service to create value for both our company and our customers, pursuing sustainability in terms of being close to the external environment and making production costs more efficient
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