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BSH Opens New 73,000 m² Small Appliance Factory in Rzeszów
BSH has officially opened its new small appliance factory in Rzeszów, marking a major expansion of its manufacturing footprint in Poland. The 73,000 m² site brings together a production hall, logistics centre and office space, creating a consolidated hub designed to support the company’s long‑term growth in the small appliance category.The move sees BSH transfer its existing Polish small appliance operations into the larger, modern facility, where the company will scale production of Bosch Unlimited cordless vacuum cleaners, bagless and laundry models, and capsule coffee machines. The Rzeszów site will also host the launch of a new platform of pressure coffee machines, strengthening BSH’s position in the fast‑growing premium coffee segment.The opening ceremony brought together local authorities, media, senior leaders from BSH Poland and the Small Appliances division, employees from the Rzeszów site, and representatives from Panattoni Poland, the developer behind the investment.BSH thanked the project teams across #TeamBSH for delivering the factory on schedule and ensuring a smooth transition into the new facility — a milestone that reinforces the company’s commitment to manufacturing in Poland
Smeg Introduces the Moonlight Collection: A Soft, Sophisticated New Finish for the Countertop
Smeg has expanded its design palette with Moonlight, a soft, elevated finish that brings warmth, balance, and quiet sophistication to the modern kitchen. The new tone is crafted to sit comfortably across a wide range of interior styles, delivering the brand’s signature retro‑inspired aesthetic in a look that feels both contemporary and timeless.
The Moonlight finish is now available across three core countertop essentials:
– Drip Coffee Maker (DCF02)
– Electric Kettle (KLF03)
– 2‑Slice Toaster (TSF01)
Positioned as a refined alternative within Smeg’s colour portfolio, Moonlight strengthens the brand’s focus on design‑led small domestic appliances and offers retailers a fresh, premium aesthetic for 2026.
De’Longhi Group Hosts Global Sales & Marketing Conference to Drive Strategic Growth
The De’Longhi Group recently welcomed over 200 global managers to its annual Global Sales & Marketing Conference—an event designed to energize strategic initiatives and reinforce the Group’s leadership ambitions. The gathering spotlighted strong consumer response and commercial success across several recent product launches, enhancing brand positioning across all business units.
Key innovations celebrated at the conference included multiple award-winning products recognized with both Red Dot and iF design distinctions. De’Longhi unveiled its new coffee machines—Prima Donna Aromatic, La Specialista Touch, and Dedica Duo—each reflecting the brand’s commitment to quality and user experience. Kenwood expanded its popular “Go Collection” and launched the new Cooking Chef, advancing its footprint in the food preparation space. Braun introduced new models to its air fryer range and elevated its premium ironing segment with the CareStyle 9 and QuickStyle 7. Meanwhile, Nutribullet broadened its reach with the Flip portable blender, entering new categories while reinforcing its presence in blending.
Looking ahead, the conference also showcased the upcoming product portfolio—merging technological innovation, iconic design, and the trademark “joy of use” that defines the De’Longhi Group. These future launches reflect a meticulous process where consumer insights, advanced industrial design, and manufacturing excellence converge under the “Made by De’Longhi” philosophy, promising to enrich everyday life for users around the world.
Red Dot Awards to Candy, Hoover and Haier
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
Braun won three Red Dot Design Awards
Braun won three Red Dot Design Awards this year for the MultiQuick 5 Pro Hand Blender, CareStyle 9 Steam Station and QuickStyle 7 Garment Steamer!
Great design doesn’t happen by chance—it takes dedication, creativity, and a team that constantly pushes boundaries. Despite belonging to different categories, Braun products share a cohesive design language characterized by minimalist aesthetics, functional elegance, and a consistent look and feel.
Haier series 7
The new series 7 Imagine making your coffee in the evening, and in the morning the coffee is hot.
A double chamber allow this, for 12 hours.
With this you save water and energy. Besides the beautiful look , the quality of the construction is something outstanding.
Morphy Richards Cassini kettle
The Morphy Richards Cassini Jug Kettle was a standout at the Exclusively2024 trade show, captivating attention with its unique design.
**Elegantly crafted**, this 1.7-litre kettle boasts a **hexagonal raised relief pattern** that adds a touch of sophistication. Its **modern curves** and **fashion-forward color combinations** render it not just an appliance, but a statement piece that enhances any kitchen countertop. Designed to coordinate with a **4-slice toaster**, it creates a harmonious look in any culinary space. The kettle’s **ergonomic handle** and **precisely engineered spout** ensure a smooth and spill-free pouring experience. Additionally, the **3kW heating element** guarantees a quick and efficient boil, making it as practical as it is stylish.
Groupe SEB shows new products
Groupe Seb needed a spacious Parisian space to present its new 2024 products, as varied as they are surprising for their innovative and eco-responsible character. The main representatives, the product managers of each brand ( Krups , Moulinex , Tefal , Lagostina , Calor , Rowenta , etc.) and the chefs hosted this event highlighting flagship products such as the Cookeo , the Easyfry and the Companion of Moulinex which is celebrating its 10th anniversary. A real success, demonstrating the innovative strength of Groupe Seb.
This goes hand in hand with its good results for the 1st quarter , where sales reached €1,893 million (+7.3%). “The year 2024 is starting in line with our expectations, with robust organic sales growth, once again exceeding 5% this quarter ,” says Stanislas de Gramont , Managing Director. In a recovering consumer environment, the Small Household Equipment market remained resilient, with Consumer Sales outperforming (+5.8%).
Culinary preparation is on the rise
A segment in which strong growth is occurring, Air Fryers have not escaped the iconic Moulinex brand . Through different formats (4.2L; 6.5L; 8.3L), the Easy Fry offers many functions: synchronized cooking which allows you to make several recipes, Easy Fry & Grill technology acting as a fryer and grill and , for the largest format, double cooking. For pizza lovers, the brand presented a device similar to the others, but with a real difference: its pizza format, with wider cooking plates.
On the smart kitchen side, new versions of Cookeo are emerging. The Cookeo 9-in-1 and 10-in-1, with a more modern design and a more pleasant color interface, are equipped with new cooking modes: yogurt, slow cooking, and sous-vide. With, for the latest model, an additional program: “dough rising”. Finally, the Cookeo Mini Eco Design has been designed in a more compact format, with 50% recycled material. In addition, it can save up to 82% energy compared to conventional cooking. Another feat of the group on robots: Moulinex’s I-Coach Touch appears in 2nd position in the ranking established by UFC Que Choisir .
Finally, the 10th anniversary of the Campanion de Moulinex will be marked by a major promotional event. For one month, from May 14 to June 14, consumers will have access to the “buy one, get one free (€1)” offer.
Made in France and relaunch of the Calor brand, for floor maintenance and beauty
Rowenta , the group’s flagship floor care brand, highlighted Made in France and eco -design . Notably through its first X -Force Flex stick vacuum cleaner made in Normandy, which was previously made in China, and the Green Force Cyclonic Max canister vacuum cleaner made from recycled materials.
Finally, the beauty segment revalued the Calor brand, which is making a comeback with the new compact and lightweight Maestria Nano hairdryer , with three temperature levels, and Reverso , a 2-in-1 blow-drying brush.
Ultimate products revenue down
Ultimate Products has said Brits are buying fewer airfryers than before, leading revenues to drop four per cent in the second half of the year.
Ultimate Products, which owns Britain’s oldest houseware brand Salter founded in 1760, reported revenues of £84m, down from £87.6m in the first half of 2023, which it said was due to waning sales of the machinesThe group, which sells Russell Hobbs cookware and laundry products under licence as well as owning the Beldray brands, floated on the London Stock Exchange in an IPO worth more than £100m in 2017.
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