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A closer look at the materials behind Europe’s home appliances

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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.

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𝗘.𝗚.𝗢. 𝗖𝗿𝗼𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗮 𝗻𝗮𝗺𝗲𝗱 𝘁𝗼𝗽 𝗲𝘅𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗼𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗮𝗴𝗮𝗶𝗻

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E.G.O. Elektro-komponente d.o.o. (E.G.O. Croatia) has once more been honored with the “Golden Key Award” as one of Croatia’s leading exporters. Matija Hržan, Head of Production – Switches and Injection Molding at E.G.O. Croatia, accepted the award during the 21st Convention of Croatian Exporters in Zagreb in late June.

BSH Reaffirms Its Commitment to the Right to Repair — What It Means for the Appliance Sector

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The Right to Repair movement continues to gather momentum across Europe, and BSH is positioning itself firmly at the centre of the conversation. In a recent update shared by the company, BSH reiterated its long‑term commitment to repairability, spare‑part availability and sustainable product lifecycles — signalling a clear direction of travel for the wider white goods industry.

The Sector View

Across the industry, manufacturers are responding to regulatory pressure and consumer demand with varying levels of ambition. BSH’s proactive stance places it among the leaders pushing for a repair‑friendly future — one that balances innovation with responsibility.

For retailers and trade professionals, the takeaway is clear: repairability is no longer a compliance box to tick. It’s a competitive differentiator.

C.A.E.M Marks Sixty Years of Innovation in Component Engineering

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C.A.E.M is celebrating sixty years in the appliance components sector — a milestone that highlights its long-standing commitment to precision engineering, product reliability and forward‑looking innovation. Founded in 1966, the company has grown from a small specialist manufacturer into a trusted global supplier for major appliance brands.

Over six decades, C.A.E.M has expanded its portfolio across motors, switches, sensors and customised electromechanical solutions, supporting the evolution of modern white goods from early mechanical designs to today’s connected, energy‑efficient appliances. The anniversary also marks a renewed focus on R&D investment, sustainability and next‑generation component platforms designed for future manufacturing needs.

As the industry continues to shift toward smarter, quieter and more efficient appliances, C.A.E.M’s sixty‑year legacy positions it as a stable, innovation‑driven partner for OEMs worldwide.

Pacifica Expands National Footprint with Acquisition of Repaircare from Screwfix Spares

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Pacifica has strengthened its position in the UK domestic appliance repair market with the acquisition of the Repaircare business from Screwfix Spares. The deal expands Pacifica’s nationwide service capability, adding additional engineer coverage, customer reach, and operational capacity across key regions.

The move reinforces Pacifica’s strategy of scaling its end‑to‑end repair network at a time when demand for professional appliance servicing continues to rise. Repaircare’s integration is expected to enhance response times, broaden service availability, and support Pacifica’s growing portfolio of manufacturer and retailer partnerships

Jiaxipera AWE COMPONENT Award,

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During AWE 2026, Jiaxipera’s flagship VNW1113Y variable speed compressor received the prestigious AWE COMPONENT Award, widely regarded as one of the highest honors in the home appliance and consumer electronics industry and often referred to as the sector’s “Oscar.” The award recognizes products that represent the highest technological standards and key innovation trends of the year.In addition, the VTL1116YL and VND3168U compressors were honored with the GOLDEN NAIL Award, one of the most influential professional awards in China’s home appliance upstream industry. This recognition highlights outstanding technical strength and proven innovation capabilities across the supply chain.
Together, these honors reaffirm Jiaxipera’s leadership in advanced refrigeration technology and its commitment to delivering high-performance, energy-efficient solutions worldwide.

EGO relaunches DEFENDI product brand

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The EGO-Group (EGO) will once again offer gas products under the DEFENDI product brand in the future. In 2013, the gas business was added to the BLANC & FISCHER Group through the acquisition of the DEFENDI Group. To better exploit synergies, the successful and innovative gas solutions of the former sister company DEFENDI were integrated into the product portfolio of EGO in 2020 and marketed under the EGO brand. On January 1, 2021, the site in Camerano officially became part of the EGO-Group: “Defendi Italy Srl” became “EGO Italia Srl”. EGO has decided that, starting from June 2025 it will once again offer its innovative gas solutions under the DEFENDI product brand – to strengthen its go-to-market approach as part of its growth strategy in the gas business. “The switch to the DEFENDI product brand will not involve any process or data changes for our business partners,” assures Karlheinz Hörsting Dr. , CEO of the EGO-Group. DEFENDI is a pure product brand of the EGO-Group. EGO remains the business and contractual partner. Camerano remains a site of the EGO-Group and will continue to operate under the name EGO Italia Srl.

𝟭𝟬𝟬 𝘆𝗲𝗮𝗿𝘀 𝗼𝗳 𝗘.𝗚.𝗢. – 𝗘𝗺𝗽𝗹𝗼𝘆𝗲𝗲𝘀 𝗰𝗲𝗹𝗲𝗯𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗶𝗻 𝗖𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗮

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The E.G.O. Group (E.G.O.) is celebrating its 100th anniversary in 2025. E.G.O. Components (China) Co. Ltd. (E.G.O. China) in Taicang held a big celebration for and with its employees in June. Guests were taken on a journey through the 100-year history of the E.G.O. Group and admired the entries submitted for the art competition. After official greetings and the awards for the “Best global location“ and the winner of the art competition, everyone enjoyed a meal together. The stage show was put together by the employees themselves. Everyone had a lot of fun and the joint celebration was a complete success. In E.G.O.’s production network, E.G.O. China is the production site for customers from the Asian region. In addition, the Chinese experts repeatedly demonstrate their flexibility, pioneering spirit and future-oriented approach to new challenges. Their annual production figures are impressive: in 2024, the approximately 730 employees produced around 5.3 million EGO HiLight®, 1.3 million thermostats, 95,000 gas components, 296,000 motor-driven heating pumps, 318,000 induction heating elements and around 4 million coils for induction heating elements.