Category Archives: Built-in appliances

Unox Casa: professional technology in a domestic oven

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Winner at the Archiproducts Design Awards 2022, SuperOven Model 1S by Unox Casa brings professional technology to the domestic channel. The oven allows user to carry out any type of cooking, even those that are not possible in domestic ovens such as grilling, frying, steam cooking, sous vide, smoking, roasting and dehydration. Thanks to the sensors that continuously monitor the percentage of humidity inside the cooking chamber, it is possible to cook food evenly and 3 times faster than a normal oven. The appliance is equipped with a large and intuitive digital panel capable of activating over 400 automatic cooking processes. Other pluses of the product are: integrated ventilation system that eliminates odors and vapors with professional activated carbon filters and automatic washing with a solution of water and delicate and ecological detergent patented by Unox. In addition, the user can take advantage of the digital platform Cook Like a Chef

Fhiaba sells 25% to the Swiss V-Zug

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Fhiaba and V-Zug announce that they have signed a strategic partnership aimed at growing Fhiaba ‘s potential as an emerging manufacturer in the high-end domestic refrigeration segment and to strengthen V-Zug ‘s role as a reference appliance supplier for high-end kitchens level.The partnership, which has seen V-Zug acquire 24.99% of the shares of Fhiaba, will increase the production capacity of the Azzano Decimo-based company, allowing it to meet the growing demand for luxury refrigeration with the Fhiaba and V-ZUG, and with OEM customers.

Massimo Baron Toaldo will remain as president and CEO of Fiaba, and will be joined on the Board of Directors by Alberto Bertoz , chief international officer of V-Zug, and by Federico Zoppas , general manager of Zoppas Industries, as an independent member of the board.Production capacity should double by mid-2023.

Franke Europe campaign

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The new pan-European campaign “The Great Stage” the intelligent solutions for the home and the design of Franke Home Solutions are staged, for a kitchen suited to everyone’s wishes

A range of integrated solutions to meet every need in the new pan-European Franke Home Solutions campaign , in line with the Division’s change strategy following the Group’s rebranding : it’s “The Great stage” , built on the company’s forward-looking strategy, which combines an exclusive design with excellent functionality , Swiss quality and eco-conscious innovations for a better life.

The Franke Home Solutions division was born in 2021 from the merger of the Franke Kitchen Systems and Faber Hoods & Cooking Systems divisions and has since then built on the Group’s decennial experience and its innovative strategy in the sectors of preparation and cooking for the home kitchen across all product categories, including sinks, mixers, hoods, hobs, ovens, accessories and food preparation systems. Many of the division’s innovative products have already won several design awards, such as the prestigious Red Dot and iF Design Award.Available on digital and print channels , “The Great Stage” celebrates the delicious virtues of cooking at home, where every meal preparation can become something exciting . The video spot takes the audience on a one-day adventure in the life of the protagonist, a passionate home and kitchen lover who lives his culinary creativity to the fullest with the help of the Franke integrated system, which includes sink, mixer, hood and cooking tools, all part of the exclusive Mythos range. With the claim “A Great Performance Deserves a Great Stage” (“A great performance deserves a great stage”), Franke Home Solutions imagines the kitchen as a stage, in fact, to show your best culinary skills and enjoy the conviviality of the moment. https://youtu.be/0jMSzlcQJzE

Fagor induction hob

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Fagor expands its range of induction hobs and adds two new integration models with extra-large double-inductor burners to its catalog.

Both feature a giant double-inducer fire that allows cooking with 12 to 31 cm pans for greater versatility. The 3IF-305BC model has a large 28 cm cooking area and the 3IF-355BS new 32 cm large area, ideal for cooking paellas and stews in large containers thanks to its large diameter.

With measurements of 56×52 cm (widthxdepth), the new induction hobs integrate the Automatic Boiling function, which increases the calorific power to achieve a higher temperature in less time. For its part, Power Booster allows you to boil water in just 3 minutes and reduce cooking times.

Teka AirFry built-in oven

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Teka presents the new black glass design of the AirFry oven. The brand’s ovens with automatic AirFry function are perfect for cooking in a healthy way, without the need to use oil. Foods cooked with air are crispy on the outside and tender on the inside, with a better texture and flavor.

Also noteworthy is its large XXL capacity, its automatic cooking functions, its SurroundTemp multifunction system that guarantees better heat distribution and its Touch Control touch programmer.

The AirFry oven is distinguished by incorporating a special perforated tray: the FryMaster Box, which allows perfect air circulation with which food is cooked evenly without having to turn it over. In addition, it includes another deeper enamel tray and a grill.

With the SurroundTemp multifunction system, which these pyrolytic ovens incorporate, a better heat distribution is guaranteed, achieving a uniform cooking effect in each preparation.

Guaranteed cleaning and savings

The oven models that incorporate DualClean ensure fast and efficient cleaning and combine pyrolysis with the automatic system with HydroClean® Pro technology, which through steam allows grease and dirt adhered to the oven walls to be easily removed. with a damp cloth. Likewise, the three trays included in the oven are suitable for the dishwasher.

This range of ovens has the A+ energy classification, with which it is possible to save more than 20% on the electricity bill (compared to other Teka models).

Bertazzoni Design award

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The new induction hob with integrated hood P804ICH2M37NT by Bertazzoni received the Archiproducts Design Award 2022. The ADA award aims to reward research and innovation, especially when able to emphasize the emotional and functional power of a project. In particular, the Archiproducts Design Awards reward those products which, by means of new materials, shapes or functions, are able to revolutionize and improve the quality of life today and tomorrow.

«Bertazzoni applied its engineering know-how to develop a new induction technology with integrated ventilation. The result is a new generation of household appliances. The P804ICH2M37NT induction hob with integrated hood combines two appliances in one product. An extraordinary synthesis between cooking and aspiration enclosed in the iconic Bertazzoni design» – the company explained.

The integrated hood, available in suction or filtering mode, is equipped with 10 speed selections and automatic control. The suction system is 100% safe against water leaks. It is possible to regenerate the carbon filters in the oven for long-lasting use. The model is equipped with automatic operation, that allows the hood to automatically adjust the speed according to the power chosen for cooking.

Neff Collection Showroom opens in Rome

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Neff opens in the heart of the Rome a new flagship store developed on two floors and signed by Alessandro Dal Monte and Chiara Pischiutti of Loop Design On the ground floor, characterized by large windows that allow for the creation of natural lighting, there is the “Bistrot” area with a large active island kitchen and the “Social Table” , a symbolic element of the Neff brand. On display all the premium appliances by Neff: from the iconic Slide&Hide® ovens with the exclusive retractable door to the induction hobs with integrated hood , from the Glass Draft design hood to the brand new range of wine cellars , from dishwashers to built-in refrigerators and free placement. Downstairs, a large training areadedicated to customers and resellers, to get to know and try out Neff appliances and related features. The showroom is characterized by an elegant and welcoming style, where there is no shortage of well-finished elements and details that recall the world, the style and the founding values of the company, such as authenticity, sharing and the link with the territory.

For the showroom inauguration events, Sarah Cicolini , chef and owner of the contemporary trattoria “SantoPalato” and Paolo Ciavarro took on a challenge in the kitchen in the name of the best Roman culinary tradition with the help of Neff appliances, while the DJ Alessio Bertallot offered guests the best of the music he selected for the “Neff Sounds Good” project in a dedicated DJ set. This opening follows the experience of the similar brand store in Milan , located in via Lazzaretto 3, opened in 2018 in the central Porta Venezia district.

“ We are proud to inaugurate this new space entirely dedicated to Neff in the heart of Rome. This is a very important stage for the development of the brand in our country: through the Neff Collection Showroom we intend to establish ourselves further in the area and bring the brand closer to final consumers, who are passionate about cooking and beyond, so that they can live real experiences in contact with the brand, touching the uniqueness of our appliances with your own hands ” says Sarah Evi, Neff Brand Communication Manager .

Electrolux steam ahead

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Electrolux launched Electrolux Steam Academy, the first video course during which chef Ernst Knam cooks making use of Electrolux steam oven and of other household appliances signed by the Swedish brand. “The initiative is aimed at showing, with the aid of our ambassador, all the advantage of the steam cooking use, with a dedicated educational and engaging video course. On the digital platform, users will directly enter all secrets of steam, which preserves ingredients’ consistency and nutritional properties, meanwhile minimizing the food waste”, declares Ilaria Sgrò, Brand Activation Manager Electrolux Appliances Italia. SteamBoost Electrolux oven is intuitive and user-friendly: through Steamify technology, it automatically combines the correct steam percentage with the heat degree to cook foods perfectly, and with the Steam Regenerate Function, that recreates the wetness and the temperature of the cooked dish, foods do not dry and do not lose the original taste. The Swedish brand provides a large range of steam ovens: the SteamBake model allows, for instance, cooking delicious pizzas, muffins and tarts with uniform cooking, whereas with SteamCrisp providing each dish with a crunchy browning becomes simple. Other appliances proposed by the brand are the SenseBoil EIS82449C hob (equipped with SenseBoil function, which automatically adjusts water temperature settings to avoid energy wastes, and Bridge function), Plancha Grill (it can be used on whatever heat source and with the new stainless-steel bottom it assures an ideal temperature distribution), the Create 5 hand blender (equipped with the TruFlow technology) and the Assistant EKM4000 planetary mixer

Electrolux supplier awards

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Electrolux recognized the performance of its top suppliers from around the world at its 10th Supplier Awards event. To share key messages with the suppliers were Electrolux Group leaders including Jonas Samuelson, CEO, Carsten Franke, COO, Ola Nilsson, Chief Experience Officer, Anna Ohlsson-Leijon, Chief Commercial Officer, Vanessa Butani, VP Sustainability, and Filippo Milanese, Chief Purchasing Officer. Among the winners, there is also Sabaf that won the award in the category Consumer Experience Awards – Taste. “Sabaf supplies various gas and electromechanical components for food preparation across all business areas – Electrolux explains –. They have helped to successfully launch a complexity reduction initiative, standardizing the gas burner elements for ranges across all factories and Business Areas and improving supply resilience, quality and cost”. The other winners are: Maersk (Supplier of the Year); Computime (Operational Excellence Awards – Direct Material); e-llis Supply Chain Solutions (Operational Excellence Awards –Service Provider); Plast Group (Consumer Experience Awards – Care); Suzhou Chunju (Consumer Experience Awards – Wellbeing); Ternium (Sustainability Award). “Congratulations to all of these winning suppliers – commented Filippo Milanese –. Whilst they represent diverse industries, from component manufacturing, raw material, equipment, finish product to logistic providers, they all have one thing in common: they excel in operational excellence, sustainability and innovation, which are key to delivering outstanding branded lifetime experiences for our consumers