New from Novy

Novy presented its new products for next year. The most important concerns developments in its Easy cooker hood, which becomes quieter. The size of the motor will also be reduced, thus limiting the space taken up under the work surface. It will also be available in a smaller size (65 cm). The Belgian brand also took the opportunity to showcase its Lighting range,The Easy table with integrated hood is available in 65 cm
Next year, Novy will upgrade its Easy ventilated cooktop. Currently offered in a size of 80 cm, it will also exist from spring 2024 in a 65 cm format (with a standard recess of 46×59 cm, specifies Frédéric Duseaux). The aim is to respond to the need to equip smaller spaces and to offer an offer adapted to tighter budgets, but while retaining the fundamentals of the brand.
The two versions of the Easy ventilated table will benefit from the same characteristics in terms of ventilation and cooking, in particular two flexible zones with octagonal inductors. There is also a seven-layer metal filter block, a long-lasting one-piece filter (which can be used for four years before replacing it, without any maintenance), automatic adaptation of the hood’s operation and a 5-year warrantyNovy’s R&D teams have also made the Easy cooktop quieter (maximum sound level of 66 dB), by working on both insulation and air flow circulation. Frédéric Duseaux explains that it is not only a question of sound level but of perception of noise: “it is a question of frequencies. We removed all the sharp peaks to get a round sound, to make it less unpleasant.” In the middle of the living room, we were able to hold a conversation while remaining next to the device whose ventilation was set to its maximum level. This optimized version of the Easy table hood will enter production from March 2024.

Less clutter under the worktop
Like other manufacturers, Novy seeks to facilitate implementation to meet the needs of kitchen designers, who are also facing a shortage of fitters. The new generation Easy ventilated table will benefit from another development which goes in this direction. Novy reworked the height of the engine, which lost 1 cm. This allows you to return to 21.5 cm of recess (including the glass). Which means that under the worktop, we only remove the first drawer, without encroaching on the second. If this meets the expectations of kitchen designers, end customers will also appreciate this space saving.
In addition, the brand’s vacuum tables can be installed for evacuation or recycling, which is the case in 90% of kitchens, according to Frédéric Duseaux. Installation is thus simplified with equivalent efficiency. “Today equipment has evolved a lot in recycling and air treatment. There is almost no difference anymore. The main thing is related to the use of the product. You must respect the fundamentals, namely turn on your hood or extractor table 15 minutes before cooking and leave it running for 30 minutes at the end of the cycle to eliminate all smoke and humidity, and to dry the entire unit. filtering and reinjecting dry air into the living room

New Franke showroom marks ‘last step’ of rebrand

Franke unveils its newly renovated showroom in Switzerland, the birthplace and home of the Swiss multinational, marking the latest milestone in its exciting journey, now spanning over 100 years. The new design of the showroom perfectly represents Franke’s new look brand image and evokes the Franke brand promise of transforming change into opportunities for a better living. Franke Home Solutions, the division of Franke Group that is dedicated to all things in the home, and the world’s leading provider of intelligent systems and solutions for the residential kitchen, the showroom symbolises the story unfolding at the Franke headquarter in Aarburg and around the world.

The only constant is change

The brand philosophy and the new appearance stand for finding new ways to face constant change in an intelligent way. As an integrated system provider, Franke Home Solutions combines exclusive design with full functionality, Swiss quality and sustainable innovations for a better life.

In the newly opened showroom, these aspects come together in perfection. The “Great Stage” campaign launched by Franke Home Solutions a year ago unveiled in a creative, visually impactful way how Franke’s intelligent home solutions and design empower a kitchen that fits all home-lovers’ desires and fulfils their evolving life ambitions.

Elica results

Elica turnover -14% in the first 9 months but margins hold up.The good performance of own brands does not compensate for the continuous slowdown in OEM orders in cooking and recently also in heat pumps Board of Directors of Elica SpA approved the results as of 30 September 2023. Revenues fell significantly: 360 million which means -14% compared to the first 9 months of 2022. The weakness of cooking continued, aggravated by a significant slowdown in the heating motors segment.
In this context, Elica managed to defend the margin which remained at 10.4%, no small achievement for an industrial company. In fact, EBITDA fell consistently with sales: -13.4%. The same goes for profits: 9.6 million, i.e. 13.3% less than the first 9 months of last year. Debt did not increase compared to the previous quarter: 47 million.

Cooking: – 14%
The Cooking division, which represents 77% of total turnover, recorded a decline of -14.6% (-13.7% at constant exchange rates and scope). The destocking phase in the OEM area continues , recording a significant double-digit contraction. In other words: Elica’s client brands do not sell and therefore produce less and do not buy components. Elica’s own brands perform better than the market and are more profitableDespite a persistent negative scenario, we proactively and quickly addressed unexpected challenges, integrating these variables into our managerial style, rather than playing defense. The actions and projects launched, both at product and distribution level, will give us the possibility of restarting at double speed as soon as the market becomes receptive again and – even in the event of a still difficult scenario – they will be further levers to pull to start again to grow ” declared Francesco Casoli, President of Elica.

Evolution in hood technology from AEG

The eyes of the home appliance industry were on IFA Berlin this week, where AEG showcased our evolution in hood

The new AEG 8000 Perfect Illumination Hood unlocks the magical colors of food through masterful lighting. It has several brightness and colour settings that not only cast a more ambient light for a different mood in the kitchen, but more importantly, create a perfect environment for cooking.

Also on show at IFA will be the new AEG 9000 AutoSense Hood. Its advanced sensor technology can intuitively detect steam, grease and odours and automatically adjusts the fan power to freshen and clean the kitchen air.

To complete the offer of hoods at IFA, the new Silentium kit accessory will be on show. It helps to transform a kitchen soundscape by effectively reducing the noise level to create the perfect atmosphere in your kitchen.

We’ll be sharing more details of these innovative new products over the coming weeks.

Faber Vertical Pro

The new Vertical Pro range of hoods by Faber S.P.A. – our latest designer wall hoods that pack a punch thanks to their high performance.

The sturdier and wider body of the Vertical Pro range of hoods ensures a more powerful engine and also makes cleaning easier. This is because it facilitates a double suction system and a single grease filter. Small innovations that bring big and lasting benefits to the kitchen.

The Vertical Pro range is also the new angle on black. There are three different versions of black hoods to choose from: True Black, True Double Black and Pure Black – giving ample options to those who love black design.

SMEG Neptune Grey

Neptune Grey is a brand new colourway from Smeg’s popular aesthetic, Linea. Neptune Grey exudes sophistication and elegance with a perfectly balanced deep grey hue across a broad range of built-in appliances designed for top cooking and baking results at home

Faber collection,2023

The new Faber S.P.A. catalogue has arrived. Collection 2023 is officially launched and available to download from our website.

The latest novelties in our product range are available to see, including the full Air Hub range, the Galileo range of hob extractors and also our award-winning Beat XL.

Take a look for yourself and discover how Faber is providing the purest air experience for your home.English – https://lnkd.in/dquCCka3