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Frio Group maintains its leading position in the wine cellar sector

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The Frio Group exhibited its many new wine cellar products at the IFA in Berlin. While posting good results, it continues to work closely with kitchen designers to offer the most suitable products on the market.

By achieving a turnover of €70 million in 2023, the Frio Group maintains its leading position in the wine cellar sector,through its brands La Sommelière, Climadiff, Avintage, Avintage Sur Mesure, Temptech  ” with the widest range on the market –  Didier Grychta , CEO of the Frio Group. Implemented 2 years ago, the new sales organization has helped to support these good results. Previously divided by brand, it is now split into 2 universes covered by the Group: built-in and freestanding. “These great repercussions are notably due to the real synergy that we have managed to create between the different brands.”

Other highlights: the custom-made activity, initially present under Provintech, is now expressed through the new brand Avintage Sur Mesure. In close collaboration with customers and kitchen designers, it works on each piece to make it unique. “At the EspritCuisine trade fair, we exhibited custom-made wine cellars and the feedback was positive. We are now operating it under another brand, emphasizing these notions of Made in France and craftsmanship.” In addition, the Group has developed a new built-in range for its Frigelux brand , recognized in the world of domestic and professional refrigeration since 1930. It includes 6 references that can be integrated into a column as well as a Multi-door refrigerator and a French door refrigerator less than 60 cm deep.

Midea new products

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Midea presented impressive new products in  kitchen and household appliances under the motto “Hello, we are the newcomers in the house”. ✨ Our highlights: – Our dishwasher with remaining time projector shows the remaining washing time directly on the floor – innovative French door refrigerator with slot-in principle: flexible as a freestanding or built-in appliance – Our induction hobs with integrated extractor hood and half bridge function

Wilfa challenges the market leader in coffee

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Zense – Simple and reliable coffee making in Scandinavian design Zense combines stylish Scandinavian design with functions that make coffee making more flexible than ever. The compact design is adapted to fit all kitchen counters, regardless of size, and the coffee maker is designed and developed in Norway. With a 5-year guarantee, we ensure that Zense delivers long-lasting quality and a consistent coffee experience over timea removable water tank, unique water pump and both automatic and manual drip stop

Maytag pet pro washing machine

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Say hello to the new Maytag Smart Pet Pro Front Load Washer and Dryer! Pesky pet hair is no match for these powerful appliances that are equipped with smart features Conquer pet hair like a pro with the Maytag® Pet Pro System. This system delivers a clean you can see with a washer and dryer built to remove pet hair and tackle loads for years to come

AEG bold new look

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Electrolux Group premium brand AEG unveils a bold new look and first ever sound identity to deliver a modern expression for the 137-year-old German brand. The new look and sound identity launches at the same time as AEG’s best-ever Kitchen Range.

“We are proud to present a sharpened and more contemporary AEG brand,” says Tom Astin, AEG Brand and Strategy Director. “Our consultations with consumers, together with strong product innovations, have been translated into a bolder and progressive expression – through visual and sound – with a world where distinctive characters play a central role alongside a color scheme that sets AEG apart from its competitors. The evolved color palette pays homage to our beginning as a brand back in 1887 by continuing to use red, but now sees the application of darker hues to create more cut-through and distinction. This is a modern update that strongly conveys our premium position in the market.”

Initial testing of the visual identity has scored well with global consumers and has been well received by retail partners. The update, done together with growth and transformation firm Prophet, is regarded as a great vehicle to carry messaging that convey AEG’s commitment to bold design and uncompromising innovation, as acknowledged by numerous third party awards and will be applied on all manner of go to market assets – from key visuals and online content, to events and in-store environments.The new AEG Kitchen Range is the brand’s most significant full kitchen launch to date. It includes solutions in every product category including ovens, hobs, hoods, cold storage and dishwashers and is available across Europe from this September onward

LG Comfort Kit, the accessory set designed to improve accessibility

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LG has received 23 awards at the International Design Excellence Awards (IDEA) 2024 , one of the most important annual events dedicated to industrial design. To be precise, it has received two Gold Awards , one Silver Award and three Bronze Awards, which demonstrate its commitment to creating products with a design that effectively combines aesthetic needs with the principles of inclusivity and sustainability .

Winner of the Gold award , LG Comfort Kit, the set of accessories designed to improve the accessibility of LG appliances for all people, regardless of age, gender and ability. The Comfort Kit consists of seven accessories including the Easy Handle , the set of additional handles that allow users with limited manual strength or dexterity to easily open and close appliance doors; the Easy Ball , which allows the knobs of the appliances to be operated with the palm of the hand; and the Easy Hanger , the accessory with a circular handle that allows people with reduced mobility to easily place clothes inside the LG Styler smart wardrobe. These accessories, made of recycled plastic, are easy to attach and remove and perfectly fit the design of LG products.

second  Gold award  was given to  LG gram Fold ,  the foldable notebook of the LG gram line that combines an ultra-light design and a large display with the versatility of a foldable screen. Thanks to the flexibility of the OLED technology screen, this device can transform from a 12” notebook into a 17” tablet: when used folded like a book, it is possible to use a portion of the screen as a virtual keyboard and the other portion as a screen, thanks to the automatic adjustment of the aspect ratio and orientation of images or text. Alternatively, the device can be used as a traditional notebook by adding a wireless keyboard. The matte glass finish adds a touch of elegance, while the magnesium alloy structure ensures durability and portability with a weight of only 1,250 grams.

In addition to the two  Gold Awards , LG received the  Silver Award  for  the LG CineBeam Q , the portable projector that with its compact and minimalist design fits perfectly into any space and offers maximum portability thanks to the 360° rotatable handle.

China’s Home Appliance Exports Surge 14.7% in First Eight Months

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The first eight months of this year, China’s home appliance exports soared by 14.7% compared to the same period last year. This growth was primarily driven by the global expansion of Chinese companies and increased external demand, although this demand may weaken in the future.Chinese home appliance manufacturers have reported that revenue from overseas markets has become a crucial source of income in the first half of this year. For instance, Haier Smart Home’s net profit surged by 16.3% to CNY 10.4 billion (USD 1.5 billion), with operating revenue increasing by 3% to CNY 135.6 billion (USD 18.8 billion). Notably, its overseas income grew by 3.7%, accounting for more than half of its total revenue, while domestic market revenue rose by only 2.3%.

Similarly, Xinbao Electrical Appliances, a leading exporter of small home appliances, experienced an 11.2% rise in net profit to CNY 442 million (USD 62.3 million) and a 22% increase in operating revenue to CNY 7.7 billion (USD 1.1 billion). Its income from overseas markets surged by over 70%.

Guangdong Bangze Chuangke, another key player, attributed its core growth to its factory in Vietnam, which has helped secure more external orders. Chairman Xu Ning mentioned that while the home appliance market remains relatively stable, the boost from external demand might weaken due to tariff risks and fluctuations in the Chinese yuan exchange rate.

Shi Yonghong, vice president of the China Chamber of Commerce for Import and Export of Machinery and Electronic Products, noted that export growth to Europe and the United States was minimal in the first half of the year. However, exports to major developing markets, especially in regions where Chinese home appliance makers have invested, such as Vietnam, India, and Mexico, continued to grow.

Middleby residential New home

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Middleby Residential UK has launched its first showroom bringing six of its brands under one roof in Oundle, Northamptonshire space measures 3,000sqft, spread over two floors, and features 51 products across six brands.

These included AGA, La Cornue and Novy, together with AGA Outdoors, Kamado Joe, and Josper.Middleby Residential, which comprises 21 brands in total, he stated: “We are this great collection, a unique collection, of luxury brands. And from the expanse of our portfolio, we are the largest by far. There’s nothing really comparable to that in high-end residential goods

Electrolux Group appoints new Head of Investor Relations & Sustainability Reporting

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Electrolux Group has appointed Ann-Sofi Jönsson as Head of Investor Relations and Sustainability Reporting as from latest February 10, 2025.

Ann-Sofi Jönsson is currently Head of Investor Relations, Group Risk Management and Sustainability at Munters Group AB, and has previously held similar positions within Saab, ABB AG, Accenture AG and Siemens Building Technologies. She will report to Therese Friberg, Chief Financial Officer of Electrolux Group.