Turkish white goods giant Arçelik has officially opened its new €200 million ($224 million) washing machine factory in Manisa, marking a significant expansion of its domestic manufacturing footprint.
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Xinfei (Frestech) Debuts LIBRA Flagship Refrigerator at 140th Canton Fair
Chinese brand Xinfei (Frestech) strengthens its global white-goods push
The 140th Canton Fair opened on 15 October, marking the event’s 70th anniversary. Amid a strong turnout of international buyers, Xinfei (Frestech) returned to the showfloor with a clear statement of intent: the new LIBRA BCD-602WGQS7C/W French-door flagship refrigerator.
Kumtel Holds Spot in Fortune 500 Türkiye 2025
Turkish appliance maker Kumtel has again been named in the Fortune 500 Türkiye list. The Kayseri-based company ranks as the 4th-largest in Türkiye’s electrical home appliances sector and the 8th-largest firm in Kayseri.
Continue readingA closer look at the materials behind Europe’s home appliances
White goods – the refrigerators, washing machines, dishwashers, ovens and other large household appliances that sit at the heart of modern kitchens and laundry rooms – are far more complex than they first appear. Behind their sleek exteriors lies a carefully engineered mix of materials designed for durability, performance, safety and efficiency.
According to the latest data from APPLiA – Home Appliance Europe, more than 20 different types of materials go into the production of these appliances. Across the sector, this adds up to an estimated annual material footprint of 5.31 million tonnes.
Continue readingWhirlpool’s Latest Stock Slump Highlights the Pressure Facing the White-Goods Market
The global white-goods industry is facing another challenging period, and Whirlpool is becoming a clear example of the pressures affecting major appliance manufacturers.
Continue readingElectrolux Backs Down on Unilateral Cutbacks: Voluntary Exit Plan and Social Safety Nets Introduced
In a significant shift, home appliance giant Electrolux has updated its restructuring plan for its Italian operations. The company has officially agreed to withdraw its proposal for unilateral lay-offs, opening the door to renegotiations with trade unions and government officials.
Continue readingDoes Manufacturing in Germany Still Make Sense for White Goods
Big news for the BSH Home Appliances Group and the Rhön-Grabfeld region.
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Copper Taps Miele to Build Its New Charlie 2.0 Battery‑Powered Induction Range — A Landmark Partnership for Clean Cooking
Copper’s mission to make clean cooking easier just took a major step forward. The startup behind the world’s first battery‑powered induction stove has unveiled Charlie 2.0, a faster, more flexible, plug‑and‑play range designed to help households ditch gas without expensive electrical upgrades. And in a move that’s turning heads across the white‑goods sector, Miele will manufacture the new model at its U.S. plant in Opelika, Alabama — the first time in its 127‑year history that the German premium brand has produced an appliance for another company.
Bosch Dryer Factory
Poland’s Łódź region continues to cement its status as one of Europe’s most important appliance manufacturing hubs — and at the centre of it stands BSH’s clothes‑dryer factory, the Group’s only dryer plant in Europe. After two decades of operation, the site has produced over 26 million units for markets worldwide, backed by a globally responsible R&D team that designs next‑generation heat‑pump dryers right in Łódź.
Continue readingDesigning a Custom Vintage Fridge (with McCoolix)
Retro refrigeration is booming — but only a handful of manufacturers know how to build a vintage fridge that actually looks and feels authentic. McCoolix, one of the sector’s most specialised OEMs, breaks down the process: choosing the right era, shaping the silhouette, specifying real chrome hardware, and building a colour palette that becomes part of your brand identity.
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