Haier Europe has been acknowledged as one of the most reputable companies in Italy, according to the 2024 Italy Reputation Ranking research conducted by The RepTrak Company, a prominent reputation research company.
The RepTrak database in Italy represents the largest and most complete database on the reputation of Italian companies, and measures over 20 industries on a continious basis.
This recognition emphasizes the dedication to being the top choice for smart home solutions and shaping the new era of living for the communities they serve.
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Smeg also re-evolves the countertop oven
Smeg’s introduction of the COF01 countertop oven. This appliance brings the versatility of a combined steam oven, typically integrated into kitchen units, right onto your countertop. The COF01 is offered in a palette of six vibrant colors: black, white, cream, pastel blue, pastel green, and red, each adding a touch of elegance to your kitchen.
The COF01 boasts a generous 30-liter capacity and is outfitted with the cutting-edge Galileo Combi-Steam technology. This breakthrough, inspired by Smeg’s research into built-in ovens, ensures superior heat distribution throughout the cooking process. The oven’s versatility is further enhanced by its ten distinct functions, encompassing everything from air frying to maintaining warmth, defrosting, and the Chef Mode, which includes 33 pre-set automatic recipes. All this is wrapped in the iconic design of the 50’s Style range, whose smooth, curvaceous lines are reminiscent of the classic FAB refrigerators.
For those who love the art of steam cooking, the COF01’s water tank is a game-changer. Easily accessible and removable with the push of a button, it provides up to 24 hours of continuous steam. You have the flexibility to choose between 100% steam cooking or a combination of steam and convection, with adjustable humidity levels ranging from 20 to 70%. The oven’s user-friendly display, situated between two retro-style knobs, alerts you to low water levels and when it’s time for descaling maintenance. Completing the COF01 experience is a suite of accessories, including a perforated tray, an enamelled tray, and a grill, ensuring you have everything you need to unleash your culinary creativity.
Elica invests in its future
Elica is forging ahead with its strategic investments, despite facing current market challenges. The launch of Elica’s expanded product line, dubbed “Extraordinary Cooking,” has been well-received by the media. Yet, the overall market conditions remain tough, and this is reflected in Elica’s first-quarter sales figures: a turnover of 117 million euros marks an 8.5% decrease from the same period in 2023, albeit a 4% increase from the preceding quarter. Despite a 6.9% uptick in the US market, it does not offset the sales slump across Europe and beyond, in both volume and value.
The Cooking division saw a 6.2% downturn, impacting even the Own brands segment, which had previously shown robust performance. The Motors division fared even worse, with an 18% decline.
Price pressures have significantly eroded profit margins, with adjusted EBITDA plummeting by 40% compared to the first quarter of the previous year. The net income also took a hit, landing at 440 thousand euros, a steep fall from the 3.9 million euros recorded in the first quarter of 2023.
Nevertheless, Elica’s leadership remains undeterred, securing a 70 million euro loan to fuel future growth initiatives.
Material composition in SDA
Curious about the components of your small home appliances? The average material composition includes plastics, metals, and other materials. Understanding these components can help us recycle better and make more sustainable choices
Lawsuit accuses a gas stove manufacturer of failing to warn consumers about pollution risks
A consumer watchdog group is suing a manufacturer of gas stoves for allegedly failing to warn people that its appliances can produce harmful air pollution.
On Thursday, the United States Public Interest Research Group Education Fund sued a company called Haier U.S. Appliance Solutions in the District of Columbia Superior Court. It says the manufacturer is violating a consumer protection law in Washington, D.C., that prohibits “deceptive and unconscionable business practices.” Haier bought General Electric’s GE Appliances business in 2016.
The burners on gas stoves release pollutants including nitrogen dioxide, a key element in smog that can irritate airways and may contribute to the development of asthma, according to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency.
Samsung F1rst 75 AI: the 75 cm combined refrigerator
Samsung Electronics has unveiled its latest innovation in Europe, the F1rst 75 AI refrigerator. This 75 cm Class A appliance is not only a marvel of refrigeration but also a smart energy manager thanks to its integration with SmartThings Energy. The centerpiece of this refrigerator is its newly designed high-efficiency Digital Inverter compressor. By expanding the radius of its rotating components, the inertia is boosted by a factor of 4.1 compared to conventional compressors. This enhancement means it can hold onto energy longer, leading to reduced consumption.
Moreover, the Digital Inverter compressor contributes to a quieter kitchen environment by lowering the decibel levels. A standout feature is the SmartThings AI Energy mode, which empowers users to track their energy usage patterns on a daily, weekly, and monthly basis, and even predict their upcoming electricity bills. Should the usage exceed the forecast, this intelligent mode steps in to optimize energy savings.
To top it off, the SpaceMax technology ensures ample storage space. The refrigerator’s design features slim walls paired with effective insulation, maximizing interior capacity while keeping temperatures steady and consistent.
AEG 8000 Sense Boil & Fry innovative induction hob
The new AEG 8000 Sense Boil & Fry for your next kitchen design and you’ll be choosing an innovative induction hob that makes assisted cooking more effortless, featuring a CookSmart Touch Display and a range of functions that save energy and enhance the cooking experience.
✅ Boils water up to twice as fast and saves up to 18% energy*
✅ Sense Boil avoids boiling over, saving further energy
✅ Sense Fry avoids overheating the pan and means a perfect result, every time
✅ Assisted cooking function gives step-by-step guidance to expand cooking repertoire
✅ Eco-Tips automatically display to help save energy, without compromising on results
Fagor Electrodoméstico launches its range of ShineWash dishwashers
The Fagor Electrodoméstico brand presents ShineWash, “a new range of dishwashers designed to satisfy the most demanding needs.” With a focus on quality, efficiency and convenience, the new ShineWash dishwasher line includes 24 models with white and stainless steel finishes, in standard size and compact size (45 cm), capable of adapting to any type of kitchen.According to a study carried out by the firm, where dishwasher consumption habits have been analyzed, 30% of users have highlighted this point, the low consumption of this appliance, as the first consideration when choosing the model for their home; while 66% also place it among the first three reasons in terms of their purchase choice,” the company notes. In this sense, the new ShineWash range offers an improvement in consumption with class B models and with advanced functionalities that offer control of consumption and water over the washing cycles and greater time savings. With features such as TurboSpeed, users will be able to save up to 50% of wash cycle time without losing efficiency, or also opt for the 58-minute daily program. With energy class classifications from B to E, consumers can choose the model that best suits your consumer habits.
On the touch display of the ShineWash range dishwasher, Fagor Electrodoméstico incorporates the EcoBar indicator, so that users can control both the energy and water consumption of each washing cycle, allowing them to control each cycle and adjust it to their needs. “Depending on the circumstances in which we find ourselves, we sometimes prioritize a cleaning cycle that consumes little or, if we are in a hurry, we resort to programs that are shorter but consume more. In this sense we give control to the user so that in everything moment, optimize the washes according to the needs you have at that moment,” says Esther Rioboo, product director of the firm.
In addition to providing results in less time, the ShineWash range incorporates technologies that allow the user to better maintain the appliance, thus extending its useful life, another of the factors that users of the study carried out by Fagor Electrodoméstico pointed out as key when choosing their dishwasher. Designed for safe maintenance, consumers can trust that their dishwasher will deliver exceptional performance over time, thanks to its Self-Cleaning Reminder or Antibacterial Filter. In addition, the built-in premium features ensure thorough cleaning so that each wash cycle provides the best results.
The ShineWash dishwasher range includes both free-standing and integrated models, in standard (60 cm) and compact (45 cm) sizes designed to adapt to the needs of each home. From freestanding models that can be placed anywhere to integrated models that blend perfectly with the kitchen design, the brand is committed to a wide variety of options to choose from.
AGA ERA Red Dot Winner
AGA ERA has won the Red Dot award for product design, reaffirming its status as a design icon. The cooker combines technology and heritage, using glass extensively for a sleek, unified look.
The award is part of one of the world’s most prestigious design competitions and the Red Dot Label is one of the most sought-after marks of quality for good design across the globe.
Glass and chrome are used to create an entirely new feel for a heat-storage range cooker, and new techniques and the latest technology are employed to create all the external parts for a modern aesthetic.
AGA Technical Director David Carpenter said: “We believe ERA is the world’s first heat-storage range combining a highly efficient fan oven alongside two cast-iron heat-storage ovens, making it not only innovative but also technically challenging. The award is a recognition for the entire team that worked on the project who, employing innovation in design and state-of-the-art technology, created a truly unique range cooker.”
De’Longhi Reports First Quarter 2024 Earnings
Key Financial Results
Revenue: €658.8m (up 9.4% from 1Q 2023).
Net income: €51.3m (up 33% from 1Q 2023).
Profit margin: 7.8% (up from 6.4% in 1Q 2023). The increase in margin was driven by higher revenue.The persistent growth of the coffee business, as well as the recovery of the nutrition and food preparation category, led to an organic increase in turnover at constant currencies in the high single digits for the third consecutive quarter. The consistency of trends, combined with the one-month consolidation of the business combination between La Marzocco and Eversys, enabled the Group to increase turnover by about 10%”, commented CEO Fabio de’ Longhi.
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