Red Dot Awards to Candy, Hoover and Haier

Haier Europe has confirmed its position as a major player on the international design scene by winning four prestigious Red Dot Awards. The awards went to two innovative Candy products โ€“ the Candy Bake 800 oven and the Candy Fresco 500 refrigerator, to the Hoover HF2 vacuum cleaner, and the Haier I-Master Series 7 small kitchen appliances line.

With over sixty years of history, the Red Dot Award is one of the most influential international awards dedicated to product design, evaluating excellence in aesthetics, functionality, and innovation. The Candy, Hoover, and Haier brands once again stand out for their ability to combine advanced technology, style, and a deep understanding of real consumer needs. The four award-winning products

No-Preheat Technology, allowing immediate cooking without the need for preheating; a spacious 78-liter cavity, the largest in its category; The Full-Menu offers a 4-level cooking system that enables simultaneous multi-dish preparation without mixing odors; smart connectivity via the hOn app, which further expands usage possibilities by providing access to numerous cooking programs and personalized recipes; and an intuitive LCD interface that ensures simple and immediate interaction
Candy Fresco 500: a refrigerator that combines refined design and advanced technology to simplify food storage and prolong freshness. Thanks to Circle Fresh Total No Frost technology and the Adaptive Humidity Area, it maintains optimal conditions, by preserving fresh food for up to seven days*, reducing waste. The interior lighting Panorama Light and satin-finished details enhance the essential design, while smart connectivity through the hOn app optimizes temperature management and energy efficiency
Hoover HF2: the cordless vacuum cleaner that reflects the brandโ€™s commitment to innovation through design by combining high suction power, lightness and ease of use, significantly improving the daily cleaning experience. Its ergonomic and compact design, engineered to reduce weight โ€“ only 1.3 kg in handheld mode โ€“ ensures comfort and manageability. The patented Ultracompactx3โ„ข dust compaction technology and the Anti-Twist brush ensure a simple, effective, and innovative cleaning experience
Haier I-Master Series 7: Haierโ€™s range of small kitchen appliances embodies elegant design and advanced technology,

Whirlpool Corporation named one of Americaโ€™s Most Innovative Companies 2025 by Fortune

Whirlpool Corporation has been named one of โ€œAmerica’s Most Innovative Companies 2025โ€ by Fortune, recognizing its continued leadership in pioneering home appliance solutions that improve life at home. The prestigious list honors companies demonstrating outstanding innovation across product development, business processes, and corporate culture.

De Longhi managment

The management of the De’Longhi group is strengthened . During the Assembly that approved an excellent 2024 budget (revenues up 6.6% at constant perimeter, Ebitda margin going from 14.6 to 16%, net profit + 24% to 311 million).

Silvia De’Longhi, Fabio’s sister, who had been a member of the Board of Directors for a long time, will take on the role of Vice President previously held by Fabio, while her father Giuseppe (who was President and ‘Executive Director’ will probably be appointed Honorary President, a position that was inserted into the statute during the Assembly.ย ย  Fabio De’Longhi will holdย ย  both the positions of President and Chief Executive Officer – CEO of the group.

Silvia De’Longhi

Smeg EMC02 Espresso Machine Brews Up a Red Dot Design Award Win

Smeg is thrilled to announce that our EMC02 Manual Espresso Coffee Machine has been honored with the esteemed Red Dot Design Award 2025 in the Product Design category. This prestigious accolade celebrates the seamless fusion of innovative design and professional-grade performance embodied in the EMC02, underscoring Smeg’s enduring dedication to excellence.
The Red Dot Design Award, a globally recognized mark of outstanding design, distinguishes products that excel in aesthetic appeal, functionality, and originality. The Smeg EMC02 particularly impressed the jury with its harmonious blend of advanced technology and meticulous attention to detail.

Blueair Purify and Humidify

The 2-in-1 Purify and Humidify has been recognized with the Red Dot Award: Product Design 2025!

The Red Dot Design Award is one of the most prestigious design competitions in the world, honoring products that stand out for their exceptional design quality. Since 1955, it has recognized products that stand out for their exceptionally high design quality.

Intentionally designed and highly intuitive, the 2-in-1 Purify and Humidify is an all-in-one air wellness solution that seamlessly combines purification and humidification to create a cleaner, healthier indoor environment

Prestigious award for Miele Switzerland

  • Miele Switzerland once again receives the โ€œMost Trusted Brandโ€ award from Reader’s Digest and the market research institute Dialego
  • The seal recognizes companies that excel in the areas of quality, innovation and customer satisfaction For the ninth consecutive year, the leading manufacturer of premium household appliances has been honored as “Most Trusted Brand.” The seal, awarded by Reader’s Digest and the market research institute Dialego, recognizes companies that excel in quality, innovation, and customer satisfaction.ย 

“This award means a great deal to us,” says Rico Fallegger, Managing Director of Miele Switzerland, about the premium home appliance manufacturer’s success. “It shows us that we’re still on the right track โ€“ committed, cross-divisional, and above all, sustainable.” The renewed title of “Most Trusted Brand” demonstrates the consistency that has distinguished the family-owned company for over 125 years. Miele’s goal is to continue exceeding customer expectations in the future. “Excellence, sustainability, quality, and customer satisfaction are particularly important to us. We want to continue setting standards in these areas,” says Fallegger. 

Faber Red Dot Design Award

The Modular hood by Faber S.P.A. has been recognised with the ๐‘๐ž๐ ๐ƒ๐จ๐ญ: ๐๐ž๐ฌ๐ญ ๐จ๐Ÿ ๐ญ๐ก๐ž ๐๐ž๐ฌ๐ญ 2025 ๐š๐ฐ๐š๐ซ๐ by Red Dot Design Award.

This is a really prestigious achievement for Faber, especially as this is the 70th anniversary of the brand. Furthermore, we learned that the Faber Modular Hood scored 98 out of a maximum score of 100 points in earning the Best of the Best award – testament to quality of the concept and design of the hood

Braun won three Red Dot Design Awards

Braun won three Red Dot Design Awards this year for the MultiQuick 5 Pro Hand Blender, CareStyle 9 Steam Station and QuickStyle 7 Garment Steamer!

Great design doesnโ€™t happen by chanceโ€”it takes dedication, creativity, and a team that constantly pushes boundaries. Despite belonging to different categories, Braun products share a cohesive design language characterized by minimalist aesthetics, functional elegance, and a consistent look and feel.

Groupe SEB Italy ๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡น triumphs in the โ€œProduct of the Year 2025โ€ Award!

announce that three of our revolutionary products have been awarded โ€œProduct of the Year 2025โ€ thanks to the choice of more than 12.000 consumers participating in a market research to elect the most innovative products:

๐Ÿ† Rowenta X-Clean, the washer that makes your home spotless in a single wipe.
๐Ÿ† Rowenta Nano, the hair dryer that combines high power with a compact, lightweight design.
๐Ÿ† Moulinex Dual Easy Fry XXL, the air fryer that allows you to prepare complete meals thanks to its XXL capacity and two baskets.