Category Archives: Built-in appliances

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Cata home appliances has very good results in 2020. The Spanish company, based in Madrid, with a factory in Catalonia has managed to increase its sales in the Spanish market by 3.7%, to 79.9 million euros .

During the 2020 financial year, the company has had the support of financial institutions and new developments have been signed in the refinancing agreements, which have allowed the company to have circulating financing and to continue growing in 2021.

contributing to this good performance is that the group’s factories have worked tirelessly to meet all market orders.

It should be noted that the entire CNA Group has continued to develop its export activity, which has represented 65% of the company’s total consolidated sales.

For 2021, the CNA Group plans to continue growing moderately above 2020 and, for this, among other actions, they will expand their product ranges with many new features.

Cata launches a new family of air purifiers on the market this year. It is Cata Purifyer, a product that can actively reduce the contagion of Covid-19 both in homes, as in businesses and in all kinds of commercial and industrial activities.

CNA Group is a global leader in the home appliances sector and has recognition across the world. It includes the Cata, Nodor, Apelson, Edesa* brands.

CNA Group is committed to offering the latest in technology and design. Together these provide the high performance and efficiency required to meet the needs of our customers. It was founded in Barcelona in 1947 and since then has been a pioneer in the domestic extraction business, with a wide range of products which includes extractors, conventional and decorative extractor hoods, ovens, cookers, microwaves, taps and sinks, using high quality, environmentally friendly materials . The company includes Cata, Apelson (integrated in the group in 1999), Nodor (in 2004) and Edesa (in 2014)*. In the CNA Group we work with a clear focus on improving the products we sell, providing solutions and creating new sensations for our customers in their use.
*CNA Group is a licensee of Edesa brand.

Samsung’s Bespoke home appliance shipments passes 1 million units

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Samsung Electronics announced on Wednesday that global shipments of its lifestyle home appliance brand Bespoke exceeded 1 million units as of the end of the year, an achievement in 20 months since the company launched its first Bespoke refrigerator model in June 2019.

Refrigerators topped the list of Bespoke home appliance sales, accounting for 75% of its customizable home appliances. Bespoke refrigerators accounted for 67% of refrigerators sold in Korea last year. It was well-received in Europe, China and Central Asia and will launch in North America this year. The refrigerator is best known for its customized module where customers can choose among 27 door panels according to their taste and preference.

Bespoke dishwashers, which debuted in June last year, was also hugely popular and grew in sales. Samsung Electronics is applying the Bespoke concept to its home appliance selection which includes electric stoves, induction cooktops, commercial air conditioners and air purifiers. Samsung Electronics included Bespoke home appliance models in its “Samsung Electronics Sales Festa” promotion held for this month in celebration of the 1 million unit milestone.

A “Fully Integrated” product line for Liebherr

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During the latest edition of the “Küchenmeile” trade fair, held at the end of September in the Architekturwerkstatt exhibition, Liebherr offered a first glimpse of its “Fully Integrated” product line, the brand new generation of integrated refrigerators and freezers. Among the products of this range,  the Monolith wine cabinet stands out as well as the new OpenStage refrigerator because, as the company explains “during the development, the specialists have paid particular attention to future viability and sustainability. For example, the appliances are not only very energy-efficient, but also help to keep food fresh for longer. For example, the “HydroBreeze” function provides food with a cold refreshing mist, which is also visually attractive.”
The new refrigerator with “OpenStage” drawers is both aesthetically pleasing as well as pioneering in a functional sense. In line with the principle of the pharmacy cabinet, it not only offers plenty of space, but also guarantees a perfect overview and easy access to all food at all times. In this way, everything is always in view – and this avoids throwing things away unnecessarily.

The power of steam: the Gaggenau CombiVapore ovens

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A new generation of state-of-the-art appliances capable of revolutionizing the culinary habits of the private chef, while ensuring objects with an exclusive and elegant design: the CombiVapore ovens of the 400 and 200 series by Gaggenau .

A leading luxury brand in the production of professional household appliances, Gaggenau already introduced the steam oven in private kitchens 20 years ago , perfecting its creations year after year and allowing the use, in a single combination, of the of steam and hot air cooking, the convenience of automatic programs, precise temperature control and a state-of-the-art cleaning system, performances previously only possible in restaurant kitchens.

Since then, the Gaggenau CombiVapore ovens have made aesthetic and technological research their cardinal principles: the sculptural shapes and precious materials are combined with exceptional culinary performances in the ovens of the 200 and 400 series, made possible thanks to some important innovations, including the connection direct water and automatic cleaning system.

In fact, both lines include both models of combined steam ovens with tank, and with direct connection to the water system , capable of eliminating the need to load and unload the tank and thus offering high flexibility and ease of use, especially by mode. of preparation that require long times, such as cooking at low temperatures in sous-vide functionality, ensuring a constant supply of fresh water

Great attention is then given to maintenance, with the automatic cleaning system : by simply using a specially designed cartridge composed of bicarbonate and citric acid, maximum hygiene is ensured, while eliminating the need for manual oven cleaning.

For those looking for perfection in the execution of delicious recipes, Gaggenau introduces the temperature measurement probe in the two series of ovens , capable of detecting the internal temperature of the food with the utmost precision: it is in fact equipped with three sensors capable of continuously identify the remaining cooking time, guaranteeing professional results with every use.

In addition, to allow unlimited flexibility of use, the dimensions of the cavities of the CombiVapore ovens have been enlarged, reaching a capacity of 50 liters , so as to allow home chefs to prepare more dishes and in large quantities.

Demonstrating the constant commitment to creating aesthetically beautiful products, Gaggenau gives the 200 and 400 series a distinctive design: the full surface grill is elegantly hidden under the glass ceramic , thus guaranteeing the highest level of formal cleanliness and essentiality even inside the oven. enhanced by the presence of a striking LED lighting system that directs the light towards the back of the oven, making the dishes being cooked clearly visible and allowing greater control.

Finally, all Gaggenau steam combi ovens are equipped with Home Connect , which offers those who use them maximum freedom, thanks to the direct control of its functions via apps from smartphones and tablets.

Two decades of refinement and innovation have led us to the new 400 and 200 Series CombiVapore ovens. – declares Peter Goetz , CEO of Gaggenau – Our technological leadership has allowed us to create an appliance capable of offering perfect cooking results without limits and a minimal and modern aesthetic in the kitchen. We believe that having the ability to cook like a professional is a luxury that those who love being in the kitchen demand

Baraldi Cappe

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Baraldi Cappe, historical Italian company in the sector of kitchen hoods and induction hobs with integrated hood, received the Mention of Honor for its Diamond Flexi, a cooking system with integrated fume extraction, designed and built to meet the needs of modern and innovative environments, ensuring cutting-edge technologies, high quality and ease of use.
Compasso d’Oro is the most authoritative Award for Italian Design and a very high worldwide recognition for projects, products, researches and merits developed in the field of design.
The Honorable Mention represents another important recognition that attests the commitment of Baraldi fot its customers. For more than 55 years, the company has been creating innovative and functional products with an increasingly affirming attention to sustainability as a criterion to be adopted, alongside formal and functional research, design and production

LG SIGNATURE Partners With Global Style Icon and Fashion Entrepreneur Olivia Palermo

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LG SIGNATURE has partnered with international style icon Olivia Palermo for a new digital campaign showcasing the brand’s sophisticated products in line with the premium brand’s philosophy, “Art Inspires Technology, Technology Completes Art.” Through its collaboration with Palermo, LG SIGNATURE will actively engage millennial consumers worldwide, sharing its message of sophisticated luxury with the digital generation.

LG SIGNATURE partners with international style icon, Olivia Palermo
LG SIGNATURE partners with international style icon, Olivia Palermo

The digital campaign features Palermo sharing how her philosophies of luxurious lifestyle, personal mission, and achievements coincide perfectly with LG SIGNATURE. Just as LG SIGNATURE does with its innovative and artistically inspired appliances, the international style authority and entrepreneur strives for perfection in everything she does, whether it’s styling an outfit for a fashion event or creating a new collection of clothing.

Olivia Palermo has cultivated a global community of fans and followers, engaging them with her warmth, wit and inimitable style. A Lifestyle Endorser for LG SIGNATURE, her participation in the digital campaign will highlight the brand’s value and authenticity to millennials, who are rapidly emerging as the world’s largest and most influential group of consumers.

A fashion creative director, model, entrepreneur and style icon, New York-based Olivia Palermo is the founder and Chief Creative Officer of the Olivia Palermo Group. With her finely-honed ability to curate and harmonize diverse elements, Palermo will curate how art and technology affects her lifestyle, defining herself as an intuitionist, curator, expressionist, and multi-tasker. Synonymous with premium living at its best, Olivia Palermo is a perfect match for LG SIGNATURE.

“I am thrilled with the honor of working with LG SIGNATURE,” said Palermo. “A premium lifestyle is one where you can always feel like the best version of yourself. It’s a feeling of luxuriousness found in the appreciation of simplicity and efficiency, that technology makes a possibility – and LG SIGNATURE seamlessly enables all of that without having to sacrifice beauty.”

“We are delighted to be partnering with Olivia Palermo, as she represents exactly what LG SIGNATURE stands for. Her elegant style and drive to bring perfection to everything she does makes her a wonderful ambassador for the brand,” said Kim Jin-hong, head of LG’s Global Marketing Center. “Working with such an influential fashion-world icon once again highlights how we are bringing art and technology together.”

LG SIGNATURE offers a diverse and growing lineup that includes new 88- and 77-inch 8K OLED TVs, the Wine Cellar, InstaView Door-in-Door™ refrigerator, TWINWash™ washing machine, and more. Uncompromising quality and a focus on the essentials are built into every one of the brand’s innovative products. To learn more about LG SIGNATURE, please visit www.LGSIGNATURE.com.

Miele artificial intelligence for cooking and top washing performance

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Among the protagonists of IFA 2020 Special Edition has been Miele. During the press conference Dr. Axel Kniehl, Executive Director Marketing and Sales, and Dr. Reinhard Zinkann, Executive Director and Co-Proprietor, presented the new products and the other news about the company.
Miele innovations involve different sectors.
In the kitchen area, the brand presented an oven with a camera that identifies food and controls the cooking process. Thanks to the intelligent new Smart Food ID feature, the camera is even able to detect which dish the oven is dealing with and suggest an appropriate programme. Based on artificial intelligence, it is already able to digitally identify more than 20 dishes and the system is learning more as time progresses.
Smart Browning Control is another smart aid created by Miele: it produces a perfect pizza by using a camera to detect the level of browning, allowing it to tell when the pizza is done and stop the oven at the right point in time. Moreover, CookAssist for Miele induction hobs provides step-by-step guidance through the entire frying process via the Miele app.
A special guest at the press conference was Max Lössl, founder and CEO of the new Miele subsidiary Agrilution, which is bringing the pioneering concept of vertical farming to the home. Vertical farming provides an environmentally, space-saving way of producing food in multi-level fully automated greenhouse units, all as close to the place of consumption as possible. However, the fully automated greenhouse units (Plantcubes) from Agrilution, are no bigger than a standard refrigerator.

Dr. Axel Kniehl (left), Executive Director Marketing and Sales, and Dr. Reinhard Zinkann, Executive Director and Co-Proprietor

Important news are also present in Laundry sector, as explained at IFA by the Executive Director and Co-Proprietor Reinhard Zinkann: «exclusive Miele technology such as the highly efficient PowerWash and the TwinDos two-phase dispensing system make WT1 appliances the most convenient and intelligent washer-dryers on the market – he said. – The new appliances are able to wash up to 9 kg of laundry and dry up to 6 kg. And in situations where there’s only little time to spare, they are able to wash and dry as much as 4 kg in less than three hours with flawless results. Individual items can even be washed in a way that is fast and kind to the environment – in less than an hour, depending on the programme.»
Zinkann also reflected on the company’s current business situation. «I am delighted to tell you that the Miele Group has coped quite well with this year so far.»
Sales so far in the 2020 business year actually reached a level that was 2% higher than the same period in the previous year, despite the significant slumps experienced in March and April due to the Corona situation.

Spazio hood by Falmec

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The winners of the 26th edition of the Compasso d’Oro , the most important award for Italian design, were announced. Among the awarded was the Spazio hood by Falmec designed by Francesco Lucchese-Lucchesedesign Studio, which in addition to a functional component is a real piece of furniture. This is a very important recognition for Falmec confirming the growth path of the Vittorio Veneto-based company, which rewards the approach to excellence, the care and dedication to formulating innovative solutions that improve the quality of time spent within our homes

A design designed to intelligently use and exploit space and to offer greater practicality in kitchen activities. The 180 cm supporting island structure, in fact, consists of comfortable frosted glass shelves for tidy storage of crockery or any other useful object in the kitchen, a channel equipped with hooks for organizing utensils and a LED that broadly illuminates the work surface.

But what makes Spazio a unique hood of its kind are the accessories and additional functions that derive from it.

Spazio is in fact equipped with USB ports and electrical sockets with “bottom view” that allow you to recharge electronic devices such as tablets, smartphones or MP3 players and always have them at hand, and a “tablet holder” support for quick and practical consultation. any application and why not, tasty recipes.

The hood also offers the possibility of housing a small home garden – supplied by Falmec as an accessory – designed for the cultivation of aromatic plants directly in the kitchen.

The hood incorporates the Circle.Tech system , patented by Falmec, which makes Spazio an extraordinary hood also from a performance point of view.
Circle.Tech, in fact, thanks to the union in a single apparatus of the suction and filtering part, which develops horizontally, allows the outgoing air to spread evenly and be effectively filtered by a series of filters that surround the motor . The Carbon.Zeo filter technology is able to retain odors with double effectiveness compared to the classic filter solutions, combining materials of natural origin, such as activated carbon and zeolite, ideal for the absorption of organic compounds and water vapor.

With Spazio, Falmec realizes the desires and needs of each of us, confirming once again a path of excellence and the commitment aimed at improving the experience in the kitchen and in general the quality of daily living at home.

SMEG VIVOscreen oven

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New from SMEG VIVOscreen oven displays
The oven range has been renewed with the new VIVOscreen displays which allowing more information and functions to be shown. Intuitive, easy to read and simple to use. High definition images illustrate the extensive range of automatic programmes for smart cooking.

The addition of the new extra wide VIVIMax screen allows the user to have access to greater information at one time. More functions are accessible which makes it quite easy to read and simpler to use. The full touch vertical and horizontal scrolling makes navigating through the new display a pleasure to the fingers as well as the mind. In order to make it easy to use, users get an explanation of the function performed by a specific item on the display through a pop-up box that appears if the item is held for 3 seconds.

The new bright colours, visual icons and High Definition graphic effects allow the viewing experience to be phenomenal and a pleasure to the eyes. If you prefer to create your own recipes, then the My Recipes section allows you to store up to 64 of your own favourite dishes into the memory of the oven.

In order to have consistently perfect cooking results, the temperature probe monitors the core temperature of the food. As a result, the cook has complete control over the cooking and can personalise results just to their liking.

The new display is available in two versions: VIVO, with a size of 4” x 3” (9.5 x 5.5 cm), and VIVOMax premium display, with a size of 6 ”x 3” (15 x 5.2 cm). Both displays can be found on our Linea and Dolce Stil Novo design lines.

The VIVOscreen ovens will join Smeg’s smart range, known as SmegConnect. The oven will work in conjunction with the new dedicated SmegConnect app, which can be used to control your appliances remotely from your chosen handheld device. Perfect for those always on the move, you can preset the oven on your way home from work so your dinner is ready to go for when you get back – ideal after you’ve had a long day and the last thing you want to do is wait for your dinner to cook!

Offering a new vertical within the connected home, Smeg’s VIVOscreen connected ovens will be available for customers to purchase nationwide once they hit stores in September 2020.

BSH new products

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BSH presented at this year’s IFA its innovative products and personalized services for the kitchen. Smartness is a protagonist: the digital platform Home Connect is currently available in 40 countries and 25 languages, and offers significantly greater convenience than simply the remote control of appliances. By using this interactive assistant, many kitchen tasks can be defined to meet users’ own preferences. Everything from a digital recipe search in the app and controlling a connected oven to prepare a selected dish, to choosing the dishwasher’s program and lighting in harmony with the atmosphere of the evening. Besides, BSH’s SystemMaster ensures added convenience: this new microprocessor turns BSH brand appliances into digital services platforms. Among other things, it helps BSH’s own customer service center to diagnose and fix equipment faults via remote maintenance. In addition, self-learning algorithms allow the development of new services that are more accurately tailored to consumers’ needs. SystemMaster represents solutions with which BSH can continue its journey from a manufacturer of analogue home appliances to a sector leader for digital services and personalized kitchen experiences.
As regards to the dish washing, BSH presented the new series of dishwashers. This entirely newly-developed series is a multi-brand platform for a range of different models – from basic to premium. All the dishwashers are fitted with SystemMaster, are Internet-capable, and thus can learn to adapt to consumers’ individual routines and receive regular system updates over-the-air. The appliances are extremely energy-saving due to zeolite drying, and offer many intelligent solutions such as a completely new interior layout with a third load deck for small kitchen utensils that enlarges the load compartment by up to 25%, or an innovative “glass zone” in which even high-value glasses can be safely put into the dishwasher. In addition, Siemens focuses on cookery-related innovations, with its presentation of the new “glassdraftAir” table-top cooling fan together with two new cooking hobs: “activeLight” with an interactive light matrix and “inductionAir Plus”. With the Series 6 washer-dryer, Bosch offers the opportunity to wash and dry up to 6 kg of laundry without interruption – and to do it using steam assistance, so clothes are wearable directly from the machine. The XXL fridge-freezer combination offers more space and the innovative “VitaFresh” freshness system ensures that the temperature in specific zones is held constant at 0° Celsius, so fresh foods such as fish or salad have longer shelf lives, and does it all with an A+++ energy efficiency rating.
Finally, BSH places great value on achieving an ecologically sustainable design for its entire value-added chain. This holds true both for the manufacture of the appliances and for the continuous improvement of their energy efficiency. The efforts to achieve a recycling economy initiated by BSH are also leading to a considerable overall reduction in the use of resources, in emissions and in energy consumption. As a clear statement of its own commitment to this, BSH will fully neutralize carbon dioxide emissions from its own sites worldwide by the end of 2020. This will make the development and fabrication of all BSH branded appliances climate-neutral from 2021 onwards.