Greaidea to launch new model of Rangehood， Big suction, low noise,
Over 20 Years Of OEM & ODM Experience In Gas Hob, Gas Water Heater and Range Hood
– Established in 2000, the past over 20 years witnessed great chances of our product, R&D, quality level, and service as well. From now on, Greaidea has its own two production bases with over 500 employees, covering 100,000㎡. In order to meet the growing marketing needs, we have equipped with 6 assembly lines for gas hob and range hood, 3 assembly lines for gas water heater.
Elica BoD approves the Q1 2023 results. “Despite a significant market decline, we are pleased to report results in line with expectations. Our approach has been focused on the long-term value, allowing us to defend margins in a market with low volumes and significant inflation. Additionally, we have continued our transformation and expanded our offerings to become more Cooking. In this environment, the “Own Brand” business is performing better than the market and our “Motors Division” continued to grow. Although the year ahead may be challenging, we are confident that we will come out even stronger and well prepared for the future.” commented – Giulio Cocci Elica CEO.
Elica UK will be bringing its show trailer and a number of brand-new appliances across Europe to Brewhouse Yard in the heart of the action at this year’s Clerkenwell Design Week.
The show trailer will be the first opportunity for UK designers, kitchen studios and interior designers to see LHOV, a brand-new product that integrates hob, hood and a revolutionary extractor oven in a single appliance. The design of LHOV will complement and enhance modern kitchen design, whilst providing extraction that removes vapours and odours not only from the hob but from the oven as well. The extraction system has been discreetly hidden, while the oven is positioned under the hob at the perfect height for ergonomic use.Among other highlights will be:
NikolaTesla Unplugged the latest extractor hob which brings together the elegance of the hugely successful NikolaTesla Switch and the benefits of analogue control. NikolaTesla Unplugged is controlled through fixed clickrelease knobs with analogue touch and feel which provide instantaneous and intuitive access to all its features. All elements are incorporated into a boldlined appearance, developed to intelligently separate the cooking zone from the control area
The new range of VIRTUS ovens and RATIO hobs which fuse high performance and Elica’s uniquely elegant design language.
Veritas – Elica’s brand new built-in wine coolers
The Elica show trailer will also display many more of the iconic NikolaTesla extractor hobs and of course a selection from Elica’s huge range of discrete ceiling, ultra slim wall-mounted cooker hoods.
Canada-based household appliance brand Sepura has announced it has received new investment, thanks to its innovative sustainable food waste separation product.
Sepura Home Ltd recently raised approximately €3.38 million ($3.7 million) in an investment round led by tap brand Blanco. It has been reported that the investment will go towards scaling Sepura’s activity in North America, boosting the market presence of the brand’s innovative “first sustainable food waste separation device in the world.”
Sepura impresses with eponymous food waste separation device
Sepura is a household appliance product that is fitted under the kitchen sink. The product essentially replaces garbage disposal, and sees users scrape food into their own sink. After that, a wireless button is pressed, with liquids going down the drain and solids separated by an auger and collected in a compost bin. Users are notified when the compost bin is filled and needs to be emptied.
The device has an array of cutting-edge features that could prove useful in the kitchen. For one Sepura has a carbon filter which can cut out the smell of decomposing food and can regulate air intakes. There are LED indicators to inform the user when it is time to empty the bin, and its adaptable design means the product can be installed in a range of different kitchens thanks to adjustable height and a simple installation process.
“Sepura represents a significant step forward in sustainable living. With its advanced technology and user-friendly design, Sepura offers a simple and effective way to minimise waste and promote a cleaner, healthier environment,” said Victor Nicolov, Co-founder and CEO of the company.
“We are excited [to] bring consumers the sustainable solution they are seeking and work to improve how food waste impacts the environment moving forward.”
Sepura’s innovative product could prove to be one way for consumers at large to live more sustainably. The company claims that more than three billion tonnes of food is wasted around the world on an annual basis, with cities across Sepura’s range of influence in North America introducing bans for garbage disposal in some cases.
Sepura says it is targeting a gap in the market for non-traditional garbage disposal products, with the introduction of an arguably more sustainable solution.
“With this strategic investment we are proud to enable SEPURA to further develop and execute their standalone business. We want to contribute to making the kitchen water place in residential homes even more sustainable and consumer friendly,” remarked Frank Gfrörer, CEO of Blanco.
“We believe that Sepura’s technology represents a substantial advancement in the field of food waste disposal and we are convinced that the solution provides the right answer to a pressing issue of our time.”
Food waste management receives billion dollar boost in North America
The rising importance of effective food waste management is felt strongly in North America, with news that Divert, a company which converts food waste into natural gas, has received a billion dollar boost to expand its operations across the region.
The company received approximately €920 million ($1 billion) in investment from Canada-based energy company Enbridge Inc. The funding will go towards the construction of 30 gas conversion facilities that will reportedly be able to convert over 5% of all food waste generated in the United States, apparently avoiding the production of approximately 400,000 metric tonnes of carbon dioxide.
Divert also received approximately €73 million ($80 million) in growth equity from Enbridge, with further investment of around €18 million ($20 million) provided by investor Ara Partners among others.
“For 16 years, Divert has been at the forefront of efforts to prevent wasted food nationwide and this new funding will serve as a catalyst to address this pervasive problem at scale,” noted Ryan Begin, CEO and co-founder of Divert
Elica spa has published the 2022 edition of the Sustainability Report under the slogan “Aspira, Inspira” which represents the ability to continuously imagine innovative and sustainable solutions for the future because every great idea, just like every great company, is born from an inspiration . Improving air quality has always been the starting point. Inspiring people and your target market is the next step. Despite the difficult context, Elica achieved particularly challenging goals in 2022, breaking its own records for the second consecutive year. The consolidation of its global leadership was made possible by excellent management and financial performance and by a strategic “Sustainability Roadmap” based on three pillars: production and products with low environmental impact, people and governance. During 2022, the Group used 100% renewable energy in almost all of its production sites in Italy and Poland. This policy has been accompanied by some energy efficiency projects which have contributed to further limiting our carbon footprint.
Family-owned Norwegian company RørosHetta continues its journey in breaking boundaries when it comes to cooker hoods, with launching integrated smart technology with life-saving features. RørosHetta has captured the market in the last decade by offering bespoke designer hoods that are customisable, both through colour-matching hoods to kitchens as well as the ability to customise dimensions. Following the success in the Nordics, the company has now set their focus on the UK with the launch of the world’s smartest cooker hood. Apart from being one of the world’s most quiet hoods, it boasts a range of smart features, such as switching your electrical hob off in case of fire risk and regulating the home’s indoor air quality.With SENSE indoor air quality control, the hood won’t just ventilate the pollutants from cooking, but can automatically regulate and ventilate the home, whenever there is an issue with air quality. The user is notified via smart alert and email whenever air quality drops to hazardous, and when it returns to normal.
What are the challenges for Faber , Franke ‘s air specialist , on the production side? In the short term, the company with its plant in Sassoferrato aims to adopt new production technologies , integrating them with the most tested ones. In the medium-long term, on the other hand, the number one objective is digitalisation , implementing new business models, to respond more effectively to a constantly evolving demand, including through the latest generation of production plants. The last great goal is particularly felt: to remain competitive by maintaining a 100% Italian production .
Human capital, safe Since its inception in 1989, Sassoferrato has always been a site (over an area of more than 60,000 square meters ) capable of standing out for its policies towards employees. To date, the factory has the support of over 350 highly specialized technicians, with a figure of 35% of women’s shares and an average age of 39 years . It holds important records, including the longest accident-free plant in Italy and in Europe: it is no coincidence that the best prevention plant technologies are used , increasingly accurate procedural bodies are adopted and, at the same time, integrated HSE management systems(Health, Safety & Environment) certificates. Personnel training is also a fundamental aspect: in 2022 alone, more than 1,500 hours of training were provided for employees at the Sassoferrato plant.
Green innovation and commitment For Faber, constant technological innovation is essential : at the Sassoferrato site, for example, numerous processes have been digitalised, production has been verticalised and the skills of the employees are continuously updated. Two practical examples? A new latest generation laser and a system that uses artificial intelligence have recently been introduced to speed up processes and make them safer. Innovation, for Faber, also passes through sustainability: the green steps taken in recent years are important and include the new photovoltaic systemmade up of 2600 panels, which already today ensures the factory 30% of the available energy and allows for savings of up to 305 tons of CO2 per year and the change of all halogen lamps to LEDs, for further savings on emissions.
Artisan expertise and efficiency “ Our factory is unique in the world because Faber’s know-how is enclosed here. Which are the technologies, of course, but also and above all the expertise of our craftsmen. We constantly invest in the most innovative technologies on the market and work tirelessly on people’s skills, motivating them and involving them in our business project with a ‘people first’ perspective, seeking continuous improvement – comments Giorgio Rossi, Operation Director of Faber ‘s Sassoferrato factory -.We work flexibly, focusing on quality and service to create value for both our company and our customers, pursuing sustainability in terms of being close to the external environment and making production costs more efficient
The Mythos T-Shelf island hood enters the scene as a protagonist, capable of merging functionality and beauty, part of the Mythos family, the premium range of the brand that offers the best of Franke quality to lovers of elegance, reaching new heights of stylistic excellence and durability. All the elements of the Mythos collection are integrated in a harmonious system , united by the same aesthetics and without design discontinuity.Mythos T-Shelf is available in the iconic Black Matt finish and energy class A , and allows for 360° use thanks to the symmetrical position of the user interface and lights; rigor and lightness combine perfectly, moreover, in the encounter between its essential design lines and its smoked glass shelves . Finally, the matt black filters match the hood, giving it a homogeneous, discreet and elegant effect.
Not only an aesthetically appealing design hood, but also an ally in creating the right atmosphere, in a perfect balance of light and sound: the two LED light bars with dimmer function , in fact, allow you to set the desired light, while thanks to the Sound Pro it is possible to obtain a silent environment without sacrificing maximum performance, guaranteeing a suction capacity of 750 m3/h in intensive mode
The backtrack came in response to a tweet from Republican Gary Palmer, who voiced outrage that unelected officials could ban an appliance used by tens of millions of Americans.
The idea of banning was first raised by Democrat lawmakers Sen. Cory Booker and Rep. Dan Beyer, who sent a letter to the the CPSC urging it to take action after a study found that gas stoves were linked to higher cases of asthma.
In his backtrack Monday, Trumka added that people who choose to switch to electric stoves would receive an $840 rebate due to President Biden’s Inflation Reduction Act.Industry groups say that natural gas stoves don’t necessarily emit more harmful emissions than other types of stoves. the Association of Home Appliance Manufacturers and the American Gas Association both argued against a possible ban.
“Ventilation is really where this discussion should be, rather than banning one particular type of technology,” Jill Notini, a vice president at the Association of Home Appliance Manufacturers, . “Banning one type of a cooking appliance is not going to address the concerns about overall indoor air quality. We may need some behavior change, we may need [people] to turn on their hoods when cooking.”
While Karen Harbert, head of the American Gas Association, argued that neither the CPSC nor the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) “present gas ranges as a significant contributor to adverse air quality or health hazard in their technical or public information literature, guidance, or requirements
Elica is today the global leader in the sector of kitchen extractor hoods. They have managed to record numbers
Elica has achieved the right mix of financial soundness and Italian design & innovation soul:
✔️ we are expecting to close 2022 with incremental revenues and margin, in spite of inflation, geopolitical tensions and weak demand,
✔️ Elica are back to a sustainable long term dividend distribution plan aimed at preserving strategic investments and external growth,
✔️ looking for new M&A or joint venture opportunities to grow their cooking business,
✔️ Elica are leading the ecological transition in the HVAC industry with their BU Motors EMC FIME (representing 25% of the Group’s turnover, with a 30% growth rate).
Year after year, Elica have been expanding our value proposition and increasing their innovation rate, proving vision and resilience even in uncertain times.
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