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Red Dot Awards to Candy, Hoover and Haier

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Haier Europe has confirmed its position as a major player on the international design scene by winning four prestigious Red Dot Awards. The awards went to two innovative Candy products – the Candy Bake 800 oven and the Candy Fresco 500 refrigerator, to the Hoover HF2 vacuum cleaner, and the Haier I-Master Series 7 small kitchen appliances line.

With over sixty years of history, the Red Dot Award is one of the most influential international awards dedicated to product design, evaluating excellence in aesthetics, functionality, and innovation. The Candy, Hoover, and Haier brands once again stand out for their ability to combine advanced technology, style, and a deep understanding of real consumer needs. The four award-winning products

No-Preheat Technology, allowing immediate cooking without the need for preheating; a spacious 78-liter cavity, the largest in its category; The Full-Menu offers a 4-level cooking system that enables simultaneous multi-dish preparation without mixing odors; smart connectivity via the hOn app, which further expands usage possibilities by providing access to numerous cooking programs and personalized recipes; and an intuitive LCD interface that ensures simple and immediate interaction
Candy Fresco 500: a refrigerator that combines refined design and advanced technology to simplify food storage and prolong freshness. Thanks to Circle Fresh Total No Frost technology and the Adaptive Humidity Area, it maintains optimal conditions, by preserving fresh food for up to seven days*, reducing waste. The interior lighting Panorama Light and satin-finished details enhance the essential design, while smart connectivity through the hOn app optimizes temperature management and energy efficiency
Hoover HF2: the cordless vacuum cleaner that reflects the brand’s commitment to innovation through design by combining high suction power, lightness and ease of use, significantly improving the daily cleaning experience. Its ergonomic and compact design, engineered to reduce weight – only 1.3 kg in handheld mode – ensures comfort and manageability. The patented Ultracompactx3™ dust compaction technology and the Anti-Twist brush ensure a simple, effective, and innovative cleaning experience
Haier I-Master Series 7: Haier’s range of small kitchen appliances embodies elegant design and advanced technology,

Ecomatic Egypt: Elevating Kitchen Solutions with Quality & Innovation 

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It all began with a simple yet powerful question: 
Why shouldn’t every Egyptian home have access to high-quality, reliable kitchen solutions? 

That question ignited a mission—one that led to the creation of Ecomatic. 

Proudly born in Egypt and crafted with premium Italian and German components we’ve spent over a decade dedicated to quality, functionality, and designs tailored to real kitchens. 

Today, Ecomatic stands as Egypt’s leading provider of built-in kitchen solutions, offering the widest range under a single brand all backed by a 10-year warranty for lasting confidence.

BSH Home Appliances Unveils First Bosch and Siemens Brand Store in Kolkata India

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BSH Home Appliances Pvt Ltd, a subsidiary of global premium home appliance leader BSH Hausgeräte GmbH, proudly announces the opening of its first Bosch and Siemens brand store in Kolkata. This milestone marks a significant step in BSH’s expansion strategy, strengthening its presence in East India and bringing world-class home solutions closer to consumers in the region.

The Smeg SKC01 Soda Maker: Sparkling Moments Made Effortles

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Discover refreshment reinvented with the Smeg SKC01 Soda Maker—a perfect blend of iconic Italian design and everyday functionality.

Tailor your fizz to perfection with the easy-to-use carbonation control, delivering sparkling water just the way you like it. Compact and cordless, this stylish appliance transforms still water into bubbly brilliance, bringing a touch of sparkle to every occasion—be it joyful afternoons with the family or sophisticated dinner soirées.

The SKC01 Soda Maker comes complete with an 800ml Tritan™ Renew bottle, allowing you to embrace sustainability and say goodbye to single-use plastics. Designed with care for both convenience and the planet, it’s refreshment you can feel good about.

Available in four chic finishes—Storm Blue, Emerald Green, Matte Black, and Matte White—this appliance isn’t just functional; it’s an elegant addition to your kitchen counter.

Effortless sparkle, timeless style—the Smeg SKC01 Soda Maker delivers it all.

Samsung Expands Reach for the Bespoke AI Combo Dryer: Smart Living Redefined”

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Samsung Electronics is extending its market reach with an expanded retail footprint for the 2025 Bespoke AI Combo laundry dryer.

Following its successful launch last month, the company announced on April 20th a significant increase in sales locations, growing from approximately 500 outlets—including Samsung Dotcom, Samsung Store, and Hi Mart—to a total of 1,000 stores. The expansion incorporates 120 Samsung stores, 110 Homeplus locations, 130 E-Mart outlets, and 78 E-Land venues.

This initiative underscores Samsung’s commitment to maintaining its leadership in the domestic laundry dryer market while establishing the strong association of “AI Home Appliance = Samsung” in consumers’ minds.

The 2025 Bespoke AI Combo features a maximum washing capacity of 25kg and a drying capacity of 18kg for the Korean market, without altering its external dimensions. Enhancements to the heat exchanger enable faster drying, reducing the “speed course” time for a 3kg load by 20 minutes, allowing users to complete washing and drying in just 79 minutes.

Equipped with the advanced “AI Home” display, the dryer offers seamless visibility into the washing and drying process. Additionally, its smarter Bixby integration enhances the overall smart home experience. The product incorporates cutting-edge features such as ‘AI Customization+’ for tailored settings, ‘Auto-Open Door+’ for automatic door opening post-cycle, and ‘AI Detergent Automatic Input’ for precise detergent dispensing based on laundry needs.

Customers can also access the Bespoke AI Combo through the ‘AI Subscription Club.’ This program provides annual inspections, comprehensive maintenance, and free repair services for up to five years when purchased under the AI all-in-one pricing plan.

With the Bespoke AI Combo, Samsung continues to redefine modern living, delivering innovative solutions for a smarter and more connected home

Gazprom shifts gears: From gas exports to home appliances

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Gazprom, the Russian gas giant, is planning to produce washing machines and refrigerators at the former Bosch plant near St. Petersburg. This move comes as a response to the decline in gas exports to Europe and the absence of a new contract with China. Production is expected to commence later this year

Bora is building a new factory

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Bora has embarked on a new chapter by bringing part of its production operations in-house. To achieve this, the company is constructing an innovative ‘vertical factory’ right next to its headquarters in Niederndorf, Tyrol. The project is slated for completion in the latter half of 2026.

Despite the compact plot size of just 6,000 square meters, the three-story facility will maximize its space, offering a total area of 20,000 square meters. Bora founder and CEO, Willi Bruckbauer, shared that the building’s larch façade has been thoughtfully designed to blend seamlessly into the surrounding landscape and panoramic views, ensuring harmony with its natural environment.

Bora CEO Willi Bruckbauer (second from left) together with the governor and the Minister of Tourism and Production of the Tyrol region

Introducing the Shark TurboBlade

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Traditional fans can be noisy, bulky, and limited in reach, often requiring multiple units to cool a space. TurboBlade changes everything, offering greater coverage, customization, and a sleek, modern design with the most powerful bladeless fan at its core. 

With no trade-offs or compromises, Shark TurboBlade delivers:   

– 360° multi-zone coverage through a blade of air you can pivot, twist, and oscillate to cool every corner 

– AirBlanket Mode for horizontal, widespread airflow while you rest and recharge 

– Unmatched versatility with 10 speeds and noise levels, plus Sleep Mode and BreezeBoost for customized cooling  

SharkNinja is committed to solving consumer problems and delivering best-in-class solutions that combine next-level design and innovation. Shark TurboBlade is just the latest step in that journey.  

Elba Italy: Celebrating 75 Years of Excellence in Kitchen Innovation

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Elba Italy, a renowned name in kitchen appliances and a true emblem of “Made in Italy,” is celebrating its remarkable 75th anniversary. Since its inception in 1950, the brand has continually evolved while steadfastly preserving the values that have earned it global recognition. This milestone is more than just a celebration of Elba Italy’s success story—it’s a stepping stone to new opportunities, markets, and challenges. With unwavering passion and dedication, Elba Italy continues to inspire excellence on the world stage and build upon its legacy of innovation and quality.The production site, located in the Veneto region, covers an area of over 54,000 m² and employs more than 400 people , maintaining a strong local connection and a production process entirely Made in Italy. Thanks to 47 different production platforms and a supply chain that involves hundreds of certified suppliers, the company guarantees the production of over 300,000 household appliances per year.