DH Lifelabs new trade partner

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

LG Electronics estimates to log second-highest Q1 profit of W1.5tr

LG Electronics said Friday it predicted its first-quarter operating earnings at 1.5 trillion won ($1.14 billion), which will likely be the company’s second-highest profit for the January-March period, outpacing Samsung Electronics’ financial result for the first time in more than a decade.Details on each business sector’s estimated figures were not available in Friday’s earnings guidance, but market watchers expect that LG’s key business divisions for home appliances, TVs and vehicle components put up solid results in the January-March period.

Euronics show

The CIH Euronics Showcase, an exclusive event for CIH members, Euronics agents, and participating brands, is set to take place at the NEC in Birmingham on April 23rd and 24th, 2023. The event aims to help members and agents succeed in the current challenging retail environment by providing the opportunity to see the latest products a record number of companies, over 40 brands, will be exhibiting at the showcase, with a diverse range of products including domestic appliances, Beko; Blomberg; CDA; Liebherr; Haier; Hoover; Hisense; Creda; ASKO; Vax; Dyson; Product Care Group; Caple; Rangemaster; Bosch; Neff; Siemens; Rangemaster; Whirlpool; Hotpoint; LG; Sony; Smeg; Shark/Ninja; AEG; Samsung; plus many others

Miele UK electric ID Buzz

Miele UK are delighted to announce that we’re one of the first companies in the UK using the new, all electric ID Buzz of Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles UK in our service fleet!

Having the ID Buzz as part of our award winning service fleet, not only reliably brings our service technicians to our customers, but also supports us in converting our vehicle fleet to renewable energies. This is an important step towards our global goal of reducing the CO2 emissions of our fleet by at least 30%, by 2030.

The first Miele ID Buzz was handed over today at our head office in Abingdon, by Dave Smerling from Volkswagen Group Fleet International, to Miele Service Tech

CEVA Logistics: three-year storage and distribution agreement with Haier Europe

CEVA Logistics obtained a 3-year contract to provide logistics and distribution services to Haier Europe. The company will be responsible for the warehousing and handling activities for both the B2B and B2C lines, dealing in particular with the entry and exit of goods, the stock management and the order preparation. CEVA Logistics will handle approximately 500,000 outgoing pieces and 500,000 incoming pieces within its 165,000 square meter logistics hub located in Somaglia (Italy), of which approximately 40,000 dedicated to Haier Europe. 

New hq for BSH Elettrodomestici Italy

BSH Elettrodomestici has a new headquarters. The Italian branch of BSH has moved to the via Marcantonio Colonna complex which houses the other branches of the Bosch group. The inauguration was attended by Enrico Hoffmann , CEO of BSH Elettrodomestici and the Chief Financial Officer Karsten Traeger Everything is declined in the BSH Corporate styling and colors with a strong presence of natural elements that recall the Group’s commitment to sustainability. The large break area, equipped with our appliances, is pleasantly convivial with conversation corners reserved and welcoming at the same time. The different meeting rooms are dedicated to our brands and to the most famous areas of Milan,

Bluestem Group Acquires Ewbank Products Ltd

Historic British floorcare manufacturer, Ewbank Products Ltd, has been acquired by electrical appliance company, Bluestem Group.

The origins of Ewbank date back to 1864 when the business, then known as Entwisle & Kenyon Limited, manufactured water meters; later producing washing machines and mangles. In 1889 the first Ewbank carpet sweeper was launched in the United Kingdom.

Bluestem Group licenced the Ewbank brand for the UK in 2019. Since then, they have launched an extended range of corded and cordless vacuums, hard floor cleaners and outdoor appliances. Following the successful partnership with Ewbank to develop the brand in the UK, the two businesses agreed to an acquisition deal for the UK entity and the worldwide trademark, which completed in February 2023.

Electrolux rumours

There have been rumors about the sale of the Swedish company for some time now

“we don’t comment on rumors,” Electrolux PR manager Paul Palmstedt told the Swedish financial publication Privata Affaerer .

Chinese company Midea had been rumoured to be interested

Electrolux is not sailing in good waters at the moment. It loses on the North American market and does not gain on the European one which is suffering from weak demand. Things are going better in the professional segment and partly in the built-in segment, sure, but the cost base is high and making margins isn’t easy.Midea has repeatedly stated that it sees its future in high value-added productions such as advanced robotics and automotive. It is said that you intend to invest money and intellectual resources in a business like ‘white’ which will be stagnant in the next few years at best.Electrolux collaborates with Midea in China to promote AEG without the need to exchange shares. One can think of a partial entry of Midea into the shareholding structure of Electrolux, or of joint ventures for the marketing in Europe (and in the USA) of products made by Midea but conceived and sold by Electrolux.

Italian Smart Home market is growing

The Internet of Things market in 2022 in Italy will reach 770 million euros, +18% on the previous year, the best growth in Europe. The boost comes from energy costs: the best-selling connected devices were connected boilers, thermostats and air conditioners, with a total cost of 155 million. This is followed by security solutions (150 million), large connected appliances (140 million) and finally smart speakers (137 million).