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Keeping cool with Gaggenau

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Gaggenau  new generation of cooling will be available for purchase in Europe in late fall 2024, in North America from mid-November and in Asia-Pacific within 2025.A new standard in freshness.

Pushing the boundaries of technical advancement, the new generation of cooling leaves nothing to chance.

At the heart of the new cooling series is a professional freshness system. The full-width chilled drawer and up to two extendable fresh climate drawers with humidity control allow even the most delicate ingredients to be preserved – with gentle cushioned closing.

To ensure ideal storage conditions on all levels, the new series offers an ethylene absorber, air filters, and freezer burn as well as oxidation protection to prolong freshness. Additionally, there is a range of dedicated cooling programs – perfected to set the right humidity and temperature for specific types of food.

Featuring an adaptive light concept, the new generation of cooling intends to provide guidance by adjusting to the ambient conditions. For example, when a drawer is opened, it dims the surrounding compartments. At the same time, the respective area on the display is highlighted, offering guidance on where to change settings. It also helps to fully utilize the capability of the appliance with animated quick guides for maintenance, among other possibilities.

Turkish home appliance manufacturers express concerns

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The Turkish White Goods Manufacturers Association (TÜRKBESD) has raised alarms about the potential repercussions of ongoing anti-dumping investigations on essential materials such as stainless steel and sheet metal. These investigations could lead to increased production costs and inflation.

Taxes on crucial materials, including stainless steel, sheet metal, and polystyrene, which constitute 17-18% of production costs, might elevate product prices by 5% and diminish international competitiveness.

This scenario could shrink Turkish manufacturers’ global market share and export capacity. In September, Turkey’s domestic white goods market experienced a 15% decline

Rommelsbacher new dehydrator

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The trend towards self-sufficiency and the conscious handling of food continues unabated. More and more households are discovering traditional preservation methods such as drying. With the new DA 650 dehydrator, Rommelsbacher is launching an innovative device that was specially developed for small households.
The little one is really huge!
Despite its compact external dimensions of just 29 x 43 x 27 cm, the DA 650 impresses with a generous drying area of 0.5 m². This means that even in small households, a wide variety of foods can be gently dried and preserved – be it traditional dried goods such as fruit, vegetables and herbs or popular trend foods such as beef jerky, fruit leather and vegetable chips.
Innovative technology
The DA 650 dehydrator has a stainless steel housing and is equipped with a powerful fan that ensures even heat distribution and effectively removes moisture. This means that vitamins, minerals and fiber are largely retained and the dried food is 100% natural, free from additives and preservatives

EverEver the first French  factory

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For several years, the EverEver company has been developing its project for a dishwasher built to last 20 years, eco-designed, easily repairable and manufactured in France. Today, this funding from Bpifrance will help EverEver launch its first production site in France in 2025 in the Vannes metropolitan area, in Morbihan. ”  This investment is crucial to meet the growing demand for sustainable household appliances,” emphasizes Martin Hacpille, founder of EverEver. It will allow us to produce in large series while remaining faithful to our commitments in terms of sustainability, repairability and minimal environmental impact  .”
A production manager has been hired and is already working on the project to create this factory. In addition to creating direct jobs, this project will also strengthen the local economy and industry. It should be remembered that the manufacture of Albert, the sustainable dishwasher, will be based on collaboration with a network of local subcontractors with whom partnerships have already been established. ”  Today, after a long period of work and testing, 100% of the parts of the device are known and ready to be launched ,” says Martin Hacpille

Elica limits the drop in turnover thanks to OEM sales

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Elica closes the third quarter with a contraction of ‘only’ 1.1% thanks to the excellent performance of the Engine Division (+9%) which gained market share in Europe. The bet on Cooking is slow to pay off: in the January-September period, despite the award-winning models of the Nikolatesla and Lhov lines, sales fell by 4% (very weak demand in Europe, improvements in the USA).

The balance of the very difficult first nine months of 2024 sees a drop of almost 5% in turnover, down to 342 million euros and margins in line with expectations. The Fabriano group does not give up and finances an intense promotional activity and investments in its own brand lines with careful cost control. The margin on revenues in the first nine months was 7.2% against 10.4% in 2023.

LG unveils modular ‘Smart Cottage’ homes with AI appliances

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LG Electronics launched its “LG Smart Cottage,” a compact modular home featuring integrated artificial intelligence (AI) appliances and advanced heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) systems. The company announced on Wednesday that it has opened an official website for Smart Cottage sales, targeting both individual consumers looking for secondary homes near urban or rural areas and corporate or institutional buyers.

The Smart Cottage blends space, appliances, and services into a compact housing solution. It was initially showcased at IFA 2023, Europe’s largest consumer electronics trade show held in Berlin in September 2023 and has since appeared at various domestic and international events.

Inside, the cottage comes equipped with LG’s premium “Objet Collection” appliances, including the WashTower Compact, a dishwasher, induction cooktop, microwave oven, and water purifier. It also features smart home technologies such as a smart door lock, CCTV, motorized blinds, and IoT devices – all of which can be managed through the LG ThinQ app. The cottage can also be upgraded with LG’s upcoming AI Home Hub, “ThinQ ON,” to create a fully connected smart home environment.

Hoover new cordless range

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the new range of Hoover cordless vacuum cleaners, designed to combine power and flexibility for an easy and convenient cleaning experience.

The HF2 is the lightest cordless stick vacuum in our range, weighing under 2.4kg. It features the revolutionary ULTRA COMPACT X3 technology, which compacts dust to extend suction power and maximize bin capacity.

HF1 Plus, featuring up to 45 minutes of runtime, is equipped with our exclusive ANTI-TWIST™ technology to prevent hair from wrapping around the brushbar while cleaning.

HF4 Hydro includes the new Hydro nozzle, which features an integrated water tank on top, and three mop pads underneath, leaving floors fresh and clean.