The year 2025 marks a milestone for Sabaf Group as it celebrates 75 years since the founding of its parent company, Sabaf SpA. From humble beginnings in a small factory in Lumezzane (BS), the company has grown into a global powerhouse, operating across four continents with 15 production sites and a workforce of over 1,800 employees. This journey, built on passion, expertise, and an unwavering commitment to innovation and customer satisfaction, is a testament to Sabaf’s enduring legacy.
Sabaf’s story began in 1950 when Giuseppe Saleri, alongside his father and brothers, established SABAF (an acronym for SAleri BAttista & Figli) in Lumezzane (BS). Initially focused on manufacturing brass taps and fittings for the agricultural sector, the company quickly adapted to market demands, embracing the rising household appliance industry.
Over the decades, Sabaf evolved from a producer of agricultural fittings to a multinational leader in high-tech components for household appliances. Today, the company specializes in designing and manufacturing taps, thermostats, burners, hinges, electronics, and cutting-edge induction cooking systems.
As Sabaf Group celebrates this historic milestone, it remains dedicated to its core values: innovation, quality, and an unwavering focus on customer needs. Here’s to 75 years of excellence—and an exciting future ahead!
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𝗘.𝗚.𝗢. 𝗣𝗼𝗹𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝘀𝘁𝗿𝘂𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝘂𝗽𝗱𝗮𝘁𝗲
Just 8 km from the center of Łódź, E.G.O. Polska Sp. z o.o.’s (E.G.O. Poland) new site is taking shape. Construction is in its final stages. The façade and roof are complete, and all windows, doors, and gates have been installed. The technical infrastructure is also in place. Work on the production and administration rooms and sanitary facilities is also well underway. The gradual relocation to the new premises is scheduled to begin in a few weeks. The modern facilities will produce electronic systems for dryers, washing machines, refrigerators, and coffee machines, as well as control panels for dishwashers and induction heating elements. They will also house a new research and development center where innovative user interfaces and connectivity solutions for inductive cooking will be developed
Vestel to Lay Off 2,000 as Zorlu Holding Restructures Amid Debt Woes
Zorlu Holding, a prominent Turkish conglomerate, is undertaking a significant restructuring effort, including the sale of assets and job cuts, as it grapples with a substantial $4.9 billion debt. Bloomberg reports that the İstanbul-based group will eliminate 2,000 positions, roughly 10% of the workforce at its electronics arm, Vestel Elektronik.
The move comes amidst a sharp decline in Vestel’s financial performance. In the first quarter of 2025, Vestel reported a net loss of 5.08 billion Turkish lira ($157 million),
Homa Building the Future of Cooling
At Homa, manufacturing isn’t a backstage operation—it’s the heart of our vision. Factory N°9, the newest production hub, is more than a facility; it’s a living system of care, precision, and innovation. Adding 1.4 million units to their yearly capacity, it strengthens our position among the Top 4 cooling appliance manufacturers globally.
Designed for premium no-frost models, Factory N°9 incorporates cutting-edge automation, digitalisation, and energy efficiency. As CEO Michael Yao states, *“We’re not just building refrigerators; we’re building trust and delivering excellence.”*
More than machines, this factory embodies design thinking. Its adjacent Living Campus underscores our commitment to wellbeing, featuring gardens, gyms, and riverside walkways.
At Homa, don’t just produce—we co-develop. By collaborating with global partners, we create refrigerators that blend technical excellence with brand identity and user-focused innovation
Cimbali Group secures landmark victory against counterfeiting in China
Shanghai Court has sanctioned four Chinese companies for producing espresso machines that closely resemble Slayer models in a major boost for Cimbali Group Judges recognised that similarities between some design elements, including the distinctive X-shaped side supports, had caused consumer confusion between genuine Slayer Espresso coffee machines and models produced and marketed by the counterfeit Chinese companies.
The four unnamed Chinese companies were ordered to immediately cease producing and marketing machines with designs and packaging that could be confused with the Slayer brand. They were also ordered to pay damages and legal fees.
Hibsan Breaks New Ground: Turkey’s First A+++ Energy Class Range Hood Manufacturer
Hibsan has made history as the first Turkish range hood manufacturer to achieve the coveted A+++ energy efficiency rating. Renowned for their innovative approach, Hibsan’s range hoods combine cutting-edge design with remarkable energy-saving capabilities, meeting the stringent European standards. The A+++ classification highlights an exceptional balance between low electricity consumption and outstanding extraction performance, cementing Hibsan’s reputation as a trailblazer in the home appliance industry
Glem gas increases production
A surge in demand for Glem and Emilia cooking appliances worldwide has led to increased production at the Glem Gas factory in Modena, Italy. Glem has employed an additional 80 staff to meet the manpower requirements and has also commenced Saturday production Glem has been manufacturing cookers for more than 50 years and as brand awareness in international markets continues to grow, the company will continue to expand Among Glam Gas’ new products, the e-line range includes cooking appliances that run exclusively on electricity. The Specialista cookers with induction hobs mark the evolution initiated by the company and will be offered for the first time on the Italian market from April 2025. Induction hobs paired with no-drop hoods also stem from a rethought approach, created in response to the company’s decision to embark on the path of carbon neutrality.
Another new addition from Glem Gas is the SA line of the Specialista cookers, brand’s flagship products. It features functional design, high stability and ergonomics.
Europe’s new industrial strategy
With 75% of large and 50% of small appliances made and sold in Europe, the home appliance industry is a major economic asset for the EU.
In designing the Clean Industrial Deal, the European Commission must ensure that this industrial excellence is preserved and enhanced.
Today the sector supports 1 million families across the EU, but this workforce is at risk if there are no clear signals from policymakers encouraging manufacturing within Europe.Read the full analysis: https://applia-europe.eu/news-applia/5-reasons-home-appliances-are-key-to-europes-new-industrial-strategy
APPLiA – Home Appliance Europe
In a recent statement, leaders from 25 top European home appliance brands have united to emphasise the crucial role the industry plays in Europe’s economy and society.
The industry contributes €79 billion to the EU GDP and supports over 1 million jobs. As Europe’s industrial future is shaping, now is the time to address key challenges.
The priorities are:
✅Mitigate rising cost pressures
✅Streamline the regulatory environment
✅Enhance the Single Market
✅Ensure a competitive global market
EGO 100th anniversary
𝗰𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘂𝗿𝘆 𝗼𝗳 𝘀𝘂𝗰𝗰𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝗼𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗺𝗮𝗿𝗸𝗲𝘁 The EGO-Group (EGO) is celebrating its 100th anniversary in 2025. The birthplace is in Oberweiler, southern Baden, Germany. This is where Karl Fischer founded the Schwarzwälder Zangenkontakt Werkstätte in 1925 and started manufacturing electrical connecting parts in a small workshop. In 1927, he renamed the company Elektro-Gerätebau GmbH Oberweiler, before joining Heinrich Blanc in Oberderdingen in 1931. Over the course of 100 years, EGO has developed into a business group with a worldwide reputation and is the partner of first choice for the global appliance industry
Create innovative technologies for the kitchen living space
Supply products to manufacturers of household appliances
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