Elica has released its fourth‑quarter and full‑year 2025 results, offering a clear snapshot of a company in the middle of a major strategic shift—from a traditional range‑hood specialist to a broader cooking‑appliance player. The transition is underway, but it’s not without financial friction.
Steady Revenue Growth in a Challenging Market
For the full year 2025, Elica reported revenues of €461 million, a 1.6% increase compared to 2024. The final quarter contributed €111 million, with organic growth of 1.7%, signalling that demand held firm despite a competitive and promotion‑heavy environment.
This growth was supported by:
– Strong promotional activity across key markets
– The rollout of new product lines
– Continued investment in expanding the cooking‑appliance portfolio
Margins Under Pressure as Transformation Continues
While top‑line performance remained positive, profitability took a hit.
Elica’s EBITDA declined from €31 million to €28 million, bringing the margin down to 6%.
The company attributes this margin squeeze to:
– Heavy promotional spending across the sector
– Costs linked to launching new products
– Significant investments required to evolve from range hoods into full cooking solutions
This shift is central to Elica’s long‑term strategy, but the financial impact is clearly visible in the short term.
From Profit to Loss: A Difficult Bottom Line
The most striking figure in the 2025 results is the bottom line.
Elica closed the year with a net loss of nearly €5 million, a sharp reversal from the €2.6 million profit recorded in 2024.
The company remains confident that its transformation will strengthen its competitive position, but 2025 underscores the cost of that evolution.
What This Means for the Appliance Sector
Elica’s results reflect broader trends we’re tracking across the white‑goods industry:
– Brands expanding into full cooking ecosystems
– Higher promotional intensity as competition tightens
– Margin pressure as companies invest in innovation and product diversification
Elica’s pivot toward integrated cooking appliances positions it well for future growth, but 2025 shows that the transition phase will require resilience—and continued investment.
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Franke Group Acquires Røros Metall to Strengthen Nordic Presence and Ventilation Expertise
In a strategic move to bolster its footprint in the Nordic region and reinforce its leadership in centralized ventilation, the Swiss-based Franke Group has announced the acquisition of Røros Metall AS, a premium Norwegian manufacturer renowned for its high-end RørosHetta range hoods and ventilation systems.
The deal, which involves the full acquisition of Røros Metall’s shares, marks a significant milestone in Franke’s growth strategy. While financial details remain undisclosed, the implications for the home solutions market are substantial.
A Powerful Synergy in Kitchen Ventilation
Røros Metall will now operate under Franke Home Solutions, the division of the Franke Group dedicated to intelligent kitchen systems and solutions. This integration is set to unlock new opportunities for innovation, combining Franke’s global scale and engineering excellence with Røros Metall’s craftsmanship and deep market knowledge in the Nordic region.
The acquisition is more than a geographic expansion—it’s a strategic alignment of values and vision. Both companies share a commitment to sustainability, energy efficiency, and premium design. By joining forces, they aim to accelerate the development of next-generation ventilation solutions that meet the evolving needs of modern kitchens.
What This Means for the Industry
– Stronger Nordic Market Position: Franke gains a deeper foothold in Norway and the broader Nordic region, enhancing its ability to serve local customers with tailored solutions.
– Sustainable Innovation: The partnership will focus on advancing eco-friendly, energy-efficient ventilation technologies.
– Global Growth for RørosHetta: With access to Franke’s international network, the RørosHetta brand is poised for broader exposure and expansion beyond its home market.
This acquisition underscores Franke’s ongoing commitment to innovation and excellence in the home kitchen space. As the demand for smarter, greener appliances continues to rise, the combined strengths of Franke and Røros Metall are set to shape the future of kitchen ventilation across Europe and beyond
Electrolux new cooker hood
The cooker hoods in the new Electrolux Kitchen Range are not just our most striking, they’re also our most energy-efficient to date. This combination of understated design and leading edge technology makes them perfect to fit seamlessly into your next kitchen project.
The range-leading Electrolux 900 AutoSense Hood has advanced sensor technology that can intuitively detect steam, grease and odours, then automatically adjusts the fan power to freshen and clean the kitchen air. All while using our most energy-efficient motor and reducing energy use by up to 48%.
Personalisation and customisation of the kitchen ambiance is enabled by AuroraTech®, automatically adapting the colour and intensity of the hood’s light according to usage and time of day.
The new Electrolux Kitchen Range is rolling out across Europe now
Faber celebrate 70 years
After 70 years of shaping air, Faber celebrate their journey with a special milestone: the Beat Range and Hob in Dark Forest finish, an exclusive edition that embodies innovation and craftsmanshThis limited collection is the symbol of the enduring quality and cutting-edge performance that have defined Faber for seven decades.
From mounted to suspended models, the Beat and Beat XL hoods combine sleek design, advanced technology, and timeless style—setting a new standard for kitchen excellence.
Faber Red Dot Design Award
The Modular hood by Faber S.P.A. has been recognised with the 𝐑𝐞𝐝 𝐃𝐨𝐭: 𝐁𝐞𝐬𝐭 𝐨𝐟 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐁𝐞𝐬𝐭 2025 𝐚𝐰𝐚𝐫𝐝 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
Hibsan Breaks New Ground: Turkey’s First A+++ Energy Class Range Hood Manufacturer
Hibsan has made history as the first Turkish range hood manufacturer to achieve the coveted A+++ energy efficiency rating. Renowned for their innovative approach, Hibsan’s range hoods combine cutting-edge design with remarkable energy-saving capabilities, meeting the stringent European standards. The A+++ classification highlights an exceptional balance between low electricity consumption and outstanding extraction performance, cementing Hibsan’s reputation as a trailblazer in the home appliance industry
Groupe Seb results
Groupe Seb published its 2024 annual results, which demonstrate sustained commercial momentum and an improvement in its profitability in a still uncertain economic context. Its turnover reached €8.266 billion and shows an increase of 3.2% in published data and 5% at constant exchange rates and scope.
This performance was mainly driven by the Consumer business , with organic growth of 6% (+9% excluding China). The Group thus returned to solid growth in Western Europe and North America, while Eastern Europe and South America continued their double-digit growth. For its part, the Professional business experienced a year of consolidation after strong performances in 2023. Although its sales fell by 4.5%, 2024 represents the second best year in history in terms of revenue for coffee. ” 2024 was also marked by major strategic advances: the launch of a hub in China for Professional Coffee and the strengthening of our expertise in Professional Culinary with the acquisition of the Sofilac Group ,” said Stanislas de Gramont , CEO.
At the same time, operating profit from activity (ROPA) increased by 10.5% to reach €802 million. The operating margin thus improved to 9.7% of sales, compared to 9.1% in 2023. This increase is explained by a positive volume effect and a decrease in the cost of sales, which more than offset the commercial and marketing investments made to support growth.
JennAir induction hob with extractor
The newly unveiled JennAir 36” Downdraft Induction Cooktop is turning heads at KBIS—and for good reason. Experience the powerful extraction technology and performance
Elica limits the drop in turnover thanks to OEM sales
Elica closes the third quarter with a contraction of ‘only’ 1.1% thanks to the excellent performance of the Engine Division (+9%) which gained market share in Europe. The bet on Cooking is slow to pay off: in the January-September period, despite the award-winning models of the Nikolatesla and Lhov lines, sales fell by 4% (very weak demand in Europe, improvements in the USA).
The balance of the very difficult first nine months of 2024 sees a drop of almost 5% in turnover, down to 342 million euros and margins in line with expectations. The Fabriano group does not give up and finances an intense promotional activity and investments in its own brand lines with careful cost control. The margin on revenues in the first nine months was 7.2% against 10.4% in 2023.
Elica on air to light up ‘a new idea of cooking
Elica, after a profound rebranding and the launch of the range of products dedicated to cooking, pushes the accelerator once again on the positioning path and launches a new advertising campaign, on air from this month on TV, print and digital.
‘ Light up a new idea of cooking’ is an invitation to discover Elica products with cutting-edge design and functions, capable of making the experience in the kitchen extraordinary. Above all, Lhov™ : the All-in-One solution that integrates oven, hob and extraction system that this year brought Elica the second Compasso D’Oro in its history. 2024 definitively consecrates the company’s ambitions with the launch of a complete range for cooking that goes from ovens to induction hobs to wine cellars.
rebranding and the launch of the range of products dedicated to cooking, pushes the accelerator once again on the positioning path and launches a new advertising campaign, on air from this month on TV, print and digital.
Light up a new idea of cooking’ is an invitation to discover Elica products with cutting-edge design and functions, capable of making the experience in the kitchen extraordinary. Above all, Lhov™ : the All-in-One solution that integrates oven, hob and extraction system that this year brought Elica the second Compasso D’Oro in its history. 2024 definitively consecrates the company’s ambitions with the launch of a complete range for cooking that goes from ovens to induction hobs to wine cellars.
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