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Whirlpool Corporation introduced SlimTech™ insulation,

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Whirlpool Corporation introduced SlimTech™ insulation, the first vacuum-insulated structure (VIS) technology in a refrigerator in the North American market.

Using a proprietary material that is vacuum-sealed within the door or sides of the refrigerator, SlimTech™ insulation can reduce the wall thickness by up to 66% – allowing for up to 25% more capacity inside the refrigerator.

“For the past 112 years, we have shaped the landscape of modern home appliances in the kitchen and the laundry room, developing products that have improved life at home for millions of consumers from the introduction of the first electric wringer washer and first home dishwasher,” said Marc Bitzer, Whirlpool Corporation chairman and CEO. “SlimTech™ insulation is yet another turning point for the industry, and this launch is just the beginning of how we will utilize this technology.”This refrigeration breakthrough will deliver benefits ranging from increased capacity and quieter performance to the potential for increased sustainability and design flexibility.
SlimTech™ insulation will launch in 2024 on select JennAir® 30 in. Column refrigerators and will later expand to KitchenAid brand

Whirlpool Corporation introduced SlimTech™ insulation, the first vacuum insulated structure (VIS) technology in a refrigerator in the North American market. This technology represents a significant step forward in refrigeration technology, which has long relied on bulky polyurethane foam for insulation.

By using a proprietary material that is vacuum-sealed within the door or sides of the refrigerator itself, SlimTech™ insulation can reduce the wall thickness by up to 66% – allowing for up to 25% more capacity inside the refrigerator.

Antitrust Beko whirlpool

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English Antitrust yesterday published the list of issues it intends to evaluate to give the green light to the merger of a large part of # whirlpool ‘s European activities with those of arçelik in beko europe . Two weeks of fire began for the corporate affairs teams of Whirlpool Corporation , led in Europe by Maurizio David Sberna and of Arçelik Global . They have until November 21st to demonstrate to the Competition and Markets Authority that the operation would not significantly reduce the competitive framework in the medium-low range of the washing and cooking categories. Whirlpool’s key argument is “if the merger doesn’t happen we would leave the market and competition would be reduced anyway”. Arçelik seems to understand from the statements of its CEO Hakan Bulgurlu that “the crisis phase of the sector is not short-term” and rationalization therefore appears to be the only way to transfer value to consumers.

LG Elec to open heat pump research laboratory in Alaska

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LG Electronics Inc. plans to open LG Advanced Cold Climate Heat Pump Laboratory in Alaska, the US for the development of heating, ventilation, & air conditioning (HVAC) that performs in extreme low temperatures.

The company announced on Monday it launched the Consortium for Advanced Heat-pump Research with the University of Alaska Anchorage (UAA) and the University of Alaska Fairbanks (UAF) in Anchorage, the US.

HAVC products with heat pump techs perform poorly in severe cold because the pressure to compress refrigerant is reduced, resulting in less refrigerant circulating.

In the polar regions of Alaska, new experiments can be conducted that take into account environmental conditions and variables such as snow, rain, and extreme low temperatures that cannot be reproduced in traditional laboratories

GE Appliances enlarges the dishwashers production in Kentucky

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GE Appliances, a Haier company, complete the 450 million dollar transformation and investment announced in late 2021 for Appliance Park, the company’s headquarters in Louisville, Kentucky. Three of the Park’s five major plants have received significant upgrades over the past two years with new topload washer models and four-door refrigerators added as well as new assembly lines and fabrication equipment.

«We are committed to U.S. manufacturing and Louisville, Kentucky – said Kevin Nolan, president and CEO of GE Appliances –. From design to production, our team is always finding a better way to bring the latest appliance technology to homes and families across America. Together, with our state and local partners, we are building a stronger state economy and community.»

GE Appliances’ manufacturing facilities, like the featured dishwasher plant, are vertically integrated starting from rolls of coiled steel. New fabrication equipment produces millions of tubs, doors, racks and other components made onsite. The plant produces five brands of dishwashers on the new lines. A key product success is the recently launched GE Profile™ UltraFresh System™ Dishwasher with Microban® Antimicrobial Technology, which is being added to other models produced at the plant.

Glen Dimplex announces proposals which would close Whiston factory

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Operations at the Stoney Lane factory will cease under proposals put forward by the company.

Glen Dimplex says it plans to relocate production following a “comprehensive review” was carried out to ensure a “sustainable future” for the business.

The firm says it has proposed “significant changes to our UK business operations”. If the proposals go ahead, production at the Whiston site will cease and the factory will close. spokesperson for Glen Dimplex Home Appliances said: “We have had to make a difficult announcement to our staff and key stakeholders about our Prescot plant.

“Our proposals to relocate production come after a comprehensive review and are aimed at ensuring a sustainable future for the businessThis includes a proposal to relocate all production to leading international partners to leverage economies of scale and access latest technologies.

“If the proposals proceed, production at our Prescot manufacturing facility would cease, leading to the eventual closure of the site.”As well as being our manufacturing base for Lec Medical refrigeration products and Belling and Stoves cooking appliances, on-site departments at Prescot include payroll, supply chain, technical, administrative and support staff.

“As part of our strategy to lead the UK market we also plan to enhance our customer service offering, taking advantage of the latest consumer engagement technologies and extending field service coverage. We are in discussions with leading UK players in this area to establish the best solution for the business.

“In addition, we propose to simplify the organisational structure of our support functions to align with our revised operating model, and remaining staff would move to a new office facility in the area.

“Regrettably the proposal may lead to redundancies across affected functions. Our immediate priority and focus is our duty of care to colleagues whose roles cannot be moved to other UK businesses within the group and we will be doing everything we can to support them during this time.”

Groupe SEB Results

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Groupe SEB maintains its momentum for a return to historical profitability levels. Consumer business delivered solid organic growth in sales, on par with that of the second quarter, driven by innovation initiatives across all our regions. The Professional business posts very good results thanks to record sales in coffee. The Group enjoyed a number of commercial successes in 2023 with, in particular, the roll-out of major contracts, as well as a solid core business. Hence, they confirm the Group objectives for the full year, respectively mid-single digit organic revenue growth and an increase in Operating Result from Activity of at least 10%.” Stanislas de Gramont , Chief Executive Officer of Groupe

EU antitrust approves Whirlpool-Arçelik merger

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The European Antitrust has approved the merger of Whirlpool ‘s activities in Europe with those of Arçelik into Beko Europe . European Commission officials believe that the union of the former Whirlpool EMEA brands with Turkish ones does not lead to dominant positions.

The start of the operation announced in January 2023, however, must wait until the spring of 2024 when the English Antitrust Authority will complete its in-depth investigation having detected in an initial analysis the risk of a significant reduction in competition, especially in some areas of the market .

Whirlpool confident of a ‘green light’ also from London
Hailing the EU Commission’s decision, Whirlpool said it was confident that the CMA, at the end of the investigation, would also agree with the assessments expressed at the European level. However, the operation will be carried out, at worst, giving up access to the English market for some brandsThe Whirlpool-Arçelik operation in brief
Subject of the agreement: The agreement includes Whirlpool’s 38 European subsidiaries and 9 production sites in Italy, Poland, Slovakia and the United Kingdom, as well as Arçelik’s 2 production plants in Romania and its 25 European subsidiaries. Together, this will result in a production capacity of approximately 24 million white products per year.

Contractors . Shareholders of the new company are Whirlpool Emea Holdings LLC and Ardutch, a wholly owned subsidiary of Arçelik, a Dutch holding company through which Arçelik controls its activities in Europe. The deal will see both Ardutch and Whirlpool transfer their European subsidiaries to new Chinese company Beko Europe.

Subdivision of shares. After these transfers, it is expected that 75% of the new company will be allocated to Ardutch BV and 25% to Whirlpool. The final post-closing ownership ratio will be determined taking into account the parties’ respective 2022 EBITDA, net asset values, net debt and net working capital.

Haier committed to renewable energy

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Haier is committed to achieving at least 60% renewable energy at all their manufacturing sites by 2025. In 2022-2023, they have already reduced our operational emissions by over 20%* through the implementation of a range of energy efficiency solutions at our manufacturing sites.

Haier is delighted to have reached another milestone towards this goal: the installation of a 3.3 MW solar panel at the factory in Jinling, China, which is able to produce 3.6 million kWh per year, covering 15% of the plant’s energy consumption.

Haier will continue to look for new ways to improve sustainability and energy efficiency across all Haier Europe manufacturing sites, as we look forward to contributing to a more sustainable future for business and the planet.

Miele committed the right to Repair

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Miele join in Repair day is here, and so is our commitment to a more
sustainable home. In a world where things are often quickly replaced, Miele wants to make sure your appliances stay in great shape for as long as
possible.

That’s why we offer quick and easy troubleshooting support and
make sure our spare parts are available for at least 15 years
through various channels.