Hisense, Gorenje and ASKO

IFA 2019 officially kicked off in Berlin. Hisense Group, the world’s leading home appliance enterprise, presented in an unprecedented scale with three major brands: Hisense, Gorenje and ASKO, and they became the focus of the exhibition.

The technology-leading Hisense Laser TV, well designed Gorenje refrigerator with high-tech applications, and high-end ASKO kitchen appliances are on display at the exhibition. The innovative products of the three brands make Hisense one of the home appliance providers with the most complete categories.

Hisense’s outstanding performance in the European markets has always attracted much attention. Since 2006, Hisense has put forward the strategy of “brand globalization” and maintained a rapid development trend, with a compound annual growth rate of over 20%. The European market is a key area for Hisense’s strategic internationalization layout. After more than ten years of development, Hisense has formed a sales network centered on the German market and expanding to Spain, Italy, the UK, France and other markets. Hisense has also built its Europe R&D center and production base in order to localize products. From January to July 2019, the sales volume of Hisense brand in the European market increased by 19.4% YoY, and the growth in key markets such as Germany and the United Kingdom exceeded 20%.

Meanwhile, Hisense also accelerated its entry into the European market through mergers and acquisitions. In August 2018, Hisense officially completed the acquisition of European appliance giant Gorenje. With a high brand awareness, Gorenje is one of the leading manufacturers of high quality home appliances in Europe. Gorenje owns high-end brands such as ATAG and ASKO, and it has a production base in Europe. With Gorenje, Hisense has established full-scale products and a complete system containing research, production and sales, which accelerated its market development process.

Hisense’s brand awareness has increased significantly in Europe by sponsoring UEFA EURO 2016™ and 2018 FIFA World Cup™. Once again, Hisense is the official partner of UEFA EURO 2020™. As the competition approaches, Hisense is expected to show even stronger growth in Europe.

Samsung Brings a Breath of Fresh Air to the Home Appliances Market with Three Dynamic Products at IFA 2019

Samsung Electronics will unveil three new advanced home appliances in Europe — the POWERstick Jet™ vacuum cleaner, AirDresser, and the Cube air purifier. Together, these three home appliances, which are being introduced at IFA 2019 ahead of launches elsewhere, will take Europe consumers’ breath away.

Each device offers a unique and practical solution to the many challenges of modern urban lifestyles, like clothing contamination, air pollution and dust.

“We are excited to introduce the POWERstick Jet™, AirDresser and Cube to consumers in Europe, equipped with outstanding functionality and unmatched design to enhance consumers’ daily experience,” said Taehwan Hwang, Corporate VP of Europe & CIS Product Management Group at Samsung Electronics. “Consumers have high expectations, seeking dynamic performance even from basic home appliances and our mission is to meet those expectations directly.”

The POWERstick Jet™ vacuum cleaner is a game-changer in terms of powerful suction capabilities. AirDresser represents a new category of clothing care appliances. It refreshes and sanitizes clothing using powerful blasts of air and steam, enabling consumers to re-wear clothes without having to run a full load of laundry and helping them lengthen the lifespan of delicate garments. Meanwhile, the Cube air purifier couples sleek, modular design with advanced air purification technology to help consumers enjoy clean air quality at home.

Strong Suction Power Paired with Impressive Filtration
The POWERstick Jet™ targets consumer demand for suction power from their cordless vacuum cleaners to match that of corded units. POWERstick Jet™ delivers, using Samsung’s Digital Inverter Motor and Jet Cyclone System to generate up to 200W1 of industry-leading suction power. This results in stronger cleaning and offers consumers maximized convenience.

Samsung also developed the best-in-class 5-layer HEPA filtration system for the POWERstick Jet™. The impressive filter captures 99.999%2 of dust particles and allergens, keeping them from escaping back into the air through the vacuum exhaust, which underlines Samsung’s commitment to caring for the health and safety of consumers.

In the first stage of the filtration process, the main cyclone separates large dust particles, which are then trapped in another metal mesh grille filter. The Jet Cyclone serves as a second cyclone and works together with a washable micro filter to capture finer dust particles. And finally, an ultra-fine dust filter captures 0.3~10µm3 sized dust particles. All parts and filters are washable, so the unit can be maintained hygienically.

POWERstick Jet™ comes with a removable high-capacity battery, meaning you can replace it with a spare4 to clean for twice as longer.

A New Way to Refresh Clothes for Consumers
AirDresser introduces a new standard of clothing care that addresses unmet consumer needs for a more efficient method of refreshing and revitalizing their clothes on a daily basis. Consumers want to be able to take better care of their clothes, especially if they are made of delicate materials. Consumers can now quickly and conveniently freshen up their outfit at home to always look their best, while saving time and money; trips to the dry cleaners are no longer needed.

AirDresser freshens clothes with its Jet Air system and Air Hangers, using powerful jets of air to loosen and remove engrained dust, even from deep within the fabric. The Jet Steam feature sanitizes garments gently to get rid of bacteria while Heatpump Drying also provides delicate care for clothes by drying them at a low temperature to reduce shrinkage and heat damage. AirDresser also features a Deodorizing Filter to capture and remove odors while preventing them from building up inside the unit. It even has a Dust Filter that keeps the inside of the compartment clean by capturing the dust left floating in the air.

Available in a Crystal Mirror color, AirDresser blends advanced technologies with unique styling, doubling as a state-of-the-art wardrobe that fits in beautifully with contemporary living spaces.

Clean Air for Indoor Living
European consumers are becoming more interested in how the environment impacts their health and are curious to learn the benefits of having an air purifier at home. Samsung Cube AX9500 is Samsung’s first air purifier model to launch in the European market, and features the world’s first Wind-Free™ air purification system. Unlike other air purifiers, the Samsung Cube AX9500 does not have an air draft or makes loud noises. Also, powerful air purification is provided with a 3-layered purification system that purifies and deodorizes air. First, the Washable Pre Filter extracts larger dust particles, such as pollen and pet dander. Then, an Activated Carbon Deodorization Filter reduces the presence of various potentially dangerous gases, such as formaldehyde, toluene, ethylbenzene and styrene5. Finally, an ultra-fine dust filter captures up to 99.97% of 0.3µm sized dust particles.6

The unit features a cube-shaped, modular design with contemporary aesthetics to match its powerful, customized performance. Because they are modular, two Cubes can be easily stacked — each comes with its own docking component — so that each unit can release air in different directions depending on how they are set up.

The Cube units can also be paired in one room for extra power or separated to purify two rooms simultaneously. When paired, a seamless Bluetooth connection lets users control both units as one.

Beko announced its recent product innovations in the new edition of the IFA in Berlin,

Beko announced its recent product innovations at IFA in Berlin, the largest consumer electronics fair in the world. Its latest product innovations have been designed to help improve the well-being of consumers and include everything from small appliances to large household items, such as refrigerators, washing machines, dishwashers and ovens, all equipped with the latest technologies.

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Beko works every day with the aim of promoting a healthier lifestyle and does so by developing, on the one hand, new technologies for the conservation of food in its optimal nutritional state for longer, and on the other, appliances that contribute to reduce the consumption of water, electricity and waste, betting on sustainability and environmental care.

Beko AutoDose and AquaTech® technologies

Beko dishwashers and washing machines with AutoDose technology automatically dose the optimum amount of detergent to always obtain an excellent wash. Thanks to this new technology, the user will only have to fill the tank with his usual detergent once a month since the AutoDose system is responsible for managing the appropriate dose in each wash and incorporates an indicator that informs when it is time to refill it. new. In this way, it allows consumers to save time, detergent, water and effort, giving them the free time they deserve.

For its part, Beko’s new AquaTech® washers harness the power of water to maximize clothing care. The mixture of water and detergent penetrates more strongly into the fabric at the same time that a bubble effect is generated, thus saving up to 50% in time and 50% more care of clothes compared to conventional programs, according to affirms the brand.

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Combi Steam oven

Beko incorporates in its multifunction oven the exclusive Combi Steam technology, which allows you to prepare fast and healthy meals. This new product combines multifunction cooking and steam cooking in a single device, which allows great flexibility when selecting the most appropriate method according to the dish to be prepared.

In addition, thanks to the power of steam, Beko’s Combi Steam oven offers a healthier way of cooking, enhancing the aromas and flavors of the ingredients and preserving the essential nutrients in food.

Always fresh fruits and vegetables

With EverFresh +, Beko’s latest refrigeration technology, fruit and vegetables are kept fresh for up to 30 days. Thanks to the air channels, humidity is controlled precisely, reducing condensation and minimizing temperature variations. Thus, in the EverFresh + compartment, Beko ensures that the optimal environment is created for the best preservation of fresh foods without the need for chemicals, helping users lead a healthier life.

Prepare healthy meals while maintaining the nutritional value of the ingredients

Loss of nutrients from food due to oxidation during the smoothie is one of the biggest challenges that Beko faces. For this, the brand presents the new blender that eliminates the oxidation of food thanks to its vacuum technology, conserving nutrients, color and flavor of milkshakes and juices for longer. In this way, the new product allows its consumers to prepare their favorite beverage and enjoy it the next day as freshly made, with all its nutritional value.

Hoover AXI will offer Amazon Dash Replenishment

Hoover, the international brand of the Haier Europe group stands out for its innovative nature that has led it to become a benchmark of trends for more than a hundred years introducing high-tech products with the aim of taking care of people’s well-being, has launched its first washing machine with Artificial Intelligence (AI), product of excellence of the AXI range.

The innovative features of AXI allow the user to control the washing machine thanks to the APP Hoover Wizard, simply using the voice and through intelligent speakers such as Alexa, fully compatible with AXI.

AXI, thanks to the assisted washing program, suggests the most suitable washing program for all types of fabrics and also memorizes those that are more common among users, making cycle selection faster and easier, while geolocation technology checks the weather forecast and defines the best time to do laundry, ensuring the time necessary for drying clothes.

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Not only is it innovative and intuitive, but it is also effective and functional: indeed, AXI’s premium features include Care Dose, automatic detergent and softener dosing up to 21 wash cycles, which together with the Total Care function, perfect emulsion of water and detergent that is injected into the drum penetrating directly into the fibers, guarantees an excellent washing with class A certification. These high-level performance is complemented by a quiet inverter motor, which ensures durability and reliability, drastically reducing the noise level and vibrations during the wash cycle.

In addition, from the end of July, AXI will offer Amazon Dash Replenishment, the Automatic Detergent Replenishment Service through Amazon, so users will never have to worry about buying detergent anymore.Activating the Automatic Detergent Replenishment, supplies will be delivered when necessary: this service can be configured through the Hoover Wizard App and the Amazon account, selecting the detergent that you want to automatically replenish. AXI will measure the amount of detergent consumed in the wash cycles, and will automatically order the selected products when they are about to run out.

Likewise, AXI leads the excellence in energy saving and silence: the energy class A +++ -50% is the most eco-efficient classification in appliances and guarantees the best results and the lowest consumption.

“Hoover aims to propose and launch innovative products to improve the user experience towards a smart home and lifestyle,” says Haier Europe Director of Connectivity, Piergiorgio Bonfiglioli. “With AXI we launch a smart product capable of representing the evolution of connected appliances and working together with a leading partner such as Amazon, we offer an intelligent product that also differs in the sector for its energy class and sustainability.”

“The Dash Replenishment function, Automatic Replenishment Service, aims to facilitate the lives of consumers and help them always have stocks of their essential daily products , says David Jackson, General Manager of the Dash Replenishment Service. “With Dash Replenishment, users save travel to stores and rely solely on their Hoover AXI connected washing machine to make replacement orders when necessary – it’s that easy. We are excited to work together with Hoover to expand the home appliance portfolio. ”

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Samsung Electronics America, Inc. is proud to announce the rankings and results of J.D. Power’s 2019 Kitchen and Laundry Appliance Satisfaction studies.

Samsung Electronics America, Inc. is proud to announce the rankings and results of J.D. Power’s 2019 Kitchen and Laundry Appliance Satisfaction studies. As the number one selling brand of major appliances1,Samsung has achieved number one rankings in both Laundry and Kitchen, ranking the highest in five out of nine categories.

Consumer satisfaction was measured on a 1000-point scale and was based on six factors: ease of use, features, performance and reliability, price, styling and appearance, and warranty. Highlights of this year’s study include:

In Front-Load Washers, Samsung ranked number one for the second year in a row out of 5 brands and performed highest in ease of use, performance and reliability, price, styling and appearance and features.

In Top-Load Washers, Samsung ranked number one out of 5 brands and performed highest in performance and reliability, price, ease of use, features, styling and appearance and warranty.

In Clothes Dryers, Samsung ranked number one out of 5 brands and performed highest in performance and reliability, price, ease of use, features, styling and appearance and warranty.

In Freestanding Ranges, Samsung ranked number one out of 6 brands and performed highest in performance and reliability, ease of use, styling and appearance, features and warranty.
In Over-the-Range Microwaves, Samsung ranked number one out of 6 brands and performed highest inperformance and reliability, ease of use, price, styling and appearance and features.
“At Samsung, we are proud to be recognized by J.D. Power’s Appliance Satisfaction studies on such a broad scale,” said John Herrington, Senior Vice President, General Manager of Home Appliances, Samsung Electronics America.“The J.D. Power results are invigorating and reinforce our commitment to unique design and innovation. As we focus on our 2019 and 2020 line-ups, we are excited to bring more cutting-edge products to the market that inspire consumers and achieve the level of performance our consumers have come to expect.”

About J.D. Power
J.D. Power is a global leader in consumer insights, advisory services and data and analytics. These capabilities enable J.D. Power to help its clients drive customer satisfaction, growth and profitability. Established in 1968, J.D. Power has offices serving North America, South America, Asia-Pacific and Europe.

1 TraQline, Number 1 market share of large U.S. home appliance from 2016 to current (Q1 2019)

Franke Group acquired a majority stake in Italian coffee machine manufacturer Dalla Corte

Swiss Franke Group acquired a majority stake in Italian coffee machine manufacturer Dalla Corte at the end of June.

The Milan-based Dalla Corte produces traditional portafilter espresso machines in the premium segment for private and professional use. The company was founded by the Dalla Corte family in 2001 and is known for its multi-boiler technology – developed and patented in the same year – which Franke calls a benchmark for the semi-automatic espresso machine sector.

Winiadaewoo Electronics launches its latest range of products

Winiadaewoo Electronics launches new range of glass combis, washers, dryers and dishwashers. The combis are characterized by their excellent design finish thanks to their glass door. They also have a capacity of 362L that allows to store any type of food inside the refrigerator and keep them in perfect condition … Then it has an energy class of A ++ that helps to save energy and consumption.

It also contains an electronic control panel that can regulate the temperature comfortably from the outside and meet the needs of the consumer. Through this electronic panel you can also use the Eco mode (holiday mode) which function is to maintain a stable temperature by cooling less food, thus also generating a minimum energy consumption.

On the other hand, it also renews the range of washing machines as the new models have a better panel design and finish. Also generating a comfortable use for consumers. In addition, regarding the dryers, also launches two new models; one of condensation and another with heat pump.

Finally, the new dishwashers also offer better performance with its Gentle Silence technology and also save water and energy consumption with its A ++ energy class.

Whirlpool Corporation completed the sale of its Embraco

Whirlpool Corporation completed the sale of its Embraco business unit to Kyoto, Japan-based Nidec Corporation. Embraco is a leading manufacturer of hermetic compressors for refrigeration.

Embraco was sold to Nidec for a cash purchase price of $1.08 billion, subject to customary working capital and indebtedness adjustments. The sale is consistent with the Company’s strategic focus on its consumer-facing business.

“Our decision to sell the Embraco business is related to the broader goal of delivering value for consumers through cutting-edge, high-quality products that solve everyday problems,” said João Carlos Brega, President, Whirlpool Latin America.

Headquartered in Brazil, Embraco has been a Whirlpool Corporation business unit since 1994. The organization has a workforce of nearly 10,000 employees in seven plants in Brazil, China, Slovakia and Mexico, along with commercial offices in the U.S., Italy and Russia.

Embraco will remain a significant supplier of hermetic compressors to Whirlpool Corporation.