The agreement which provides for the sale of the Whirlpool and Beko activities in Europe to a new company largely owned by Arçelik was officially included in the protocol of the Competition DG on 18 September with number M11086. The European Antitrust will make its decision by October 23rd.Commission offices could ask for a supplementary investigation, as was done for example by the English Antitrust.
Last Monday (18 September) EU Commissioner Paolo Gentiloni received the CEO of Arçelik and president of Applia Europe Hakan Bulgurlu .
On Monday 25th in Rome, Whirlpool’s top management will meet the Italian unions to discuss the results of the first half of the year and the prospects for the workers of Whirlpool’s four Italian factories.
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Haier 959 series front load fully automatic ‘Made in India’
Haier Appliances India has launched its new 959 Direct Motion Motor Fully Automatic Front Load Washing Machines in the country. Haier is dedicated to creating advanced laundry solutions with smart home technology, artificial intelligence (AI), and IoT capabilities, all aligned with its mission ‘Make in India, Made for India.’The 959 Super Drum Series of washing machines by Haier utilizes cutting-edge Direct Motion Motor technology to reduce vibrations and noise, increasing the machine’s durability. These machines are equipped with AI and IoT features, ensuring a seamless laundry experience.
The AI-DBS (Dynamic Balance System) software maintains a stable washing process. Haier addresses space constraints in Indian homes with a slim, redesigned body that fits easily in kitchens, washrooms, or balconies.Integrated Wi-Fi Control allows users to manage the washing machine remotely via a smartphone. The Haier HaiSmart App simplifies operation, enabling users to choose wash programs, start, stop, and pause cycles, and receive notifications for added convenience
Haier’s plan: relaunch of Candy and 150 million in investments
Haier grew by 29% in the first half of the year; the second half is also positive: we expect to reach close to 4 billion in turnover in 2023, compared to 3.2 billion last year”Haier has decided to invest 150 million over the next 5 years on its activities in Europe: 7 factories.
From 2019 to today, Haier has increased its turnover five times. The goal is now to double by 2028. In addition to imports from China, Haier has inaugurated a dishwasher factory in Turkey, and another refrigerator factory in Romania.
Haier is still growing, with an increase of 29% in the first half; the second half is also positive: we expect to reach 4 billion in turnover in 2023, compared to 3.2 billion The Group intends to relaunch the Candy brand by increasing its brand value with a new series of models: ” we have relocated some built-in production to Brugherio from China in the logic of being close to the consumer “
Samsung, LG and Arçelik announce the interoperability of their smart homes
Samsung , LG , Arçelik and Vestel have announced interoperability between the smart home connections of their products. This removes one of the main obstacles to the development of the smart home. Until now, in fact, it was necessary to download the application of each brand to control smart devices: Samsung SmartThings, LG ThinQ, Vestel VeeZy or Arçelik HomeWhiz.
However, the philosophy of ‘corporate ecosystems’ has not made its breakthrough while the philosophy of complete interoperability has made its way. Thus, the Home Connectivity Alliance was born in 2021, which includes Samsung, LG, Vestel and Arçelik.
Users will be able to choose which application they wish to use and will be able to control LG or Arçelik devices with it (for example with the Samsung app).
The 1.0 interface specification, launched by HCA, enables cloud-to-cloud communication and will be available in some countries as early as late 2023 and then expand over time. Initially, interconnections will only be possible between pairs of brands, for example Samsung with LG. Full interoperability will occur over time.the first phase, washing machines, dishwashers, refrigerators, air conditioners, stoves, air purifiers and some small appliances will be supported. In the next phase, more devices will be supported. According to the HCA statement, not only newly produced devices will benefit from this opportunity, but also owners of older devices.
Since cloud-to-cloud communication technology will be used, users will not need to upgrade their home appliances or purchase hub devices. Simply update your smart device control software (downloaded to your mobile device
HCA also includes GE Appliances, Haier, Electrolux, and Trane.
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Yannick Fierling , CEO Haier Europe says: “We are proud to announce that we will reach 4 billion euros in sales in 2023 and have the fastest growth in Europe . Our goals for 2028 are to double our market share and have 30 million connected users (6 million today). And above all, we want to offer more than products to consumers, we want to offer them an experience »
Haier Europealso announces an acceleration of investments in Candy, both in production tools and in the release of new products. Concerning sustainable development, Yannick Fierling declares: “we have a clear roadmap in reducing our CO2 emissions (-20%) since 2021”
Miele achieves its own climate target earlier than planned
Miele was able to reduce its direct and indirect CO2 emissions by 52% in 2022 compared to 2019 – while at the same time increasing its production volume. These and many other key figures are presented by the Gütersloh-based family-owned company in its sustainability update published today. This puts Miele ahead of its self-imposed target of reducing its own emissions (Scope 1) and those for energy deliveries (Scope 2) by 50% by 2030 compared to 2019. Thanks to its particularly energy-efficient appliances, Miele is also ahead of plan with 8.2% savings in the use phase of its products In addition, Miele has begun construction of a geothermal plant at its headquarters in Gütersloh. The aim of the project, for which a total of 175 special boreholes are being drilled, is the renewable generation of heat and cooling for Miele’s administrative buildings. This will save the company more than four million kilowatt hours of heat per year from fossil sources – and thus around 600 tonnes of CO2.
Samsung to unveil a food integration platform at IFA 2023
IFA 2023 event, which is Europe’s largest consumer electronics exhibition, Samsung is all set to unveil a new food integration platform called Samsung Food. Samsung Food will incorporate artificial intelligence (AI) to provide a personalized food experience to Samsung home appliance users. IFA 2023 will be held in Berlin, on September 1.
Samsung Food will provide personalized functions that will help in catering to a user’s dietary life, including recipe research, storage, meal planning, preparation of food, cooking, and content sharing, all via a single platform. Users will be able to link Samsung Food to their kitchen appliances, such as the Family Hub Refrigerator and the BESPOKE AI Oven.Samsung Food is designed in such a way that it will help make meal preparation easier and also give access to around 160,00 recipes. Moreover, it will use AI to detect the ingredients available in your fridge and show personalized food recommendations. Interesting recipes can be saved in the ‘My Recipes’ section. Samsung Food app will also help with your cooking based on your skill level. For example, it will give you cooking instructions based on cooking difficulty, cooking time, and your free time availability. The platform will also connect customized recipes with kitchen appliances. So, the cooking values of a customized recipe will be shared with the Bespoke Oven so that the user does not have to set the cooking temperature and other values separately.
Samsung Food is available on mobile and on the Family Hub of Bespoke Refrigerators. However, do note that the personalized recipe function in the Family Hub will be updated within the year. The company also plans to link Samsung Food and Samsung Health within this year so that users can manage meals based on their health preferences.
LG Smart Cottage
LG Electronics (LG) is set to unveil its housing solution, LG Smart Cottage, at IFA 2023. The Smart Cottage is a compact, prefabricated home incorporating LG’s cutting-edge heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) and energy solutions, as well as its newest smart home appliances and services. Blending premium appliances and convenient services with a space constructed using the latest in modular housing technologies and techniques, LG Smart Cottage introduces a new paradigm in residential living.
Designed with sustainability in mind, and aligned with LG’s vision of a Better Life for All, the Smart Cottage features a two-story, studio-style layout that provides a functional, convenient living environment and maximum space efficiency. The modular home, which has a small footprint yet boasts all the appliances and facilities one could need, can be easily transported and placed in the desired location. The innovative, high-efficiency LG kitchen, living and air solutions installed in LG Smart Cottage include the WashTower Compact, QuadWash™ dishwasher, various built-in kitchen appliances, a water purifier and the Therma V™ Monobloc air-to-water heat pump (AWHP). In addition to delivering year-around indoor comfort while using less power than a conventional heating and cooling system, LG’s energy-saving AWHP can provide a reliable supply of hot water via connection to the 200-liter-capacity Integrated Water Tank (IWT).
GE Tennessee investment
GE appliance announce a new $34 million investment in Tennessee that strengthens their American manufacturing operations and creates more good jobs — making GE Appliances and our Monogram Refrigeration facility the largest industrial employer in McNairy County.
With this investment, GE appliance add 150 new jobs and enhance our production facility with the additional space and equipment needed to build the Monogram® and Café™ brand integrated bottom-freezer refrigerators.
APPLiA growth
APPLiA membership continues to grow, so does the number of manufacturing sites owned by our members in Europe, helping to stimulate the economy by creating new jobs each year.
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