Copreci appointed Javier García San Martín as the new CEO of the cooperative. Until this new role he was Operations and Production director at Ulma Forge Solutions. He worked also as manager in the mechanical design department of Ikerlan Technology Center, and held various positions at Fagor Electrodomésticos. “I am very excited – Javier García San Martín commented –, I am aware that it is a very important challenge, socially and business-wise, and I am willing to work hard so that we all feel part of this project”.
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Right to Repair press release
MEPs adopted measures to stimulate consumers to repair products instead of buying new ones
Access to affordable spare parts for independent repairers and more choice for consumers
EU consumers lose around €12 billion every year by choosing replacement over repair. press release https://www.europarl.europa.eu/news/en/press-room/20231023IPR08160/right-to-repair-incentives-for-consumers-to-repair-rather-
Miele committed the right to Repair
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.
Copreci induction manufacturing
The first induction modules manufactured at Copreci Turkey are being shipped
300 million household appliances carry the heart with the Copreci brand
Copreci has spent more than half a century developing components for household appliances that improve the performance of household appliances in order to achieve greater comfort and safety for the end user.
Because Copreci are there, in the soul of the appliance, providing intangible added value, which goes directly to the heart of the user.
EMZ Hanauer opens appliance parts factory in Romania
German manufacturer of components for home appliances EMZ Hanauer started production at its new factory in Reşita, Romania, where it invested over RON 70 million (EUR 14 million), including RON 26.6 million in state aid.The German group is a supplier of components to major home appliance manufacturers such as Electrolux, Whirlpool, Bosch/ Siemens, Miele, Liebherr, Samsung, GE and Haier.The company manufactures lighting, door closing, and ice production systems, all of which will also be made in the factory in Resita. These are components that are then integrated into washing machines, dishwashers, dryers and refrigerators.
Sabaf Group Acquisition
Sabaf family keeps growing! They recently completed the acquisition of 51% of Mansfield Engineered Components (MEC), a US based leading manufacturer of hinges for household appliances.
This important operation brought Sabaf to the top of the market, giving them a position of great responsibility and representing a significant milestone for Sabaf company and for all stakeholders.
MEC, as part of their Business Plan focused on expansion and diversification, will integrate perfectly with the other companies in Sabaf Group. This will allow them to greatly expand their offer of innovative products through the four key divisions: gas, hinges, electronics and induction.
Strix AGM
Strix Group Plc , the AIM quoted global leader in the design, manufacture and supply of kettle safety controls and other complementary water temperature management components, provides an update ahead of its Annual General Meeting
At the meeting, Mark Bartlett, Chief Executive Officer of Strix, will make the following statement:
We are pleased to report an improved trading performance and can confirm that profit after tax for the full year remains in line with market expectations*.
“At our full year results, we highlighted that, following a period of uncertainty across a number of Strix’s key export markets, sales data in 2023 indicated some green shoots were appearing. I can report that this trend has continued with Group performance in Q2 improving versus Q1. We are continuing to receive increased frequency of orders from customers, albeit with smaller quantities as they manage their cash balances prudently.
“We also continue to make successful progress on the integration of Billi which is in line and remains on track with our plan for the full year. This is another step that will propel Strix into a new growth phase, further diversifying away from the core Kettle Controls business.
Alongside this, we are continuing to implement a range of strategic initiatives across the business which include a functional streamlining programme to minimise the impact of the ongoing headwinds Strix is facing.
We will prioritise debt reduction with a clear plan to get net debt / EBITDA to below 2.0x during 2023 and to below 1.5x during 2024. As capital allocation decisions prioritise this, the Board, as previously announced, has decided after reviewing the level of net debt to propose a final dividend of 3.25p per share which would represent a total dividend of 6.00p per share.”
Current profit after tax consensus for year ended 31 December 2023 is £25.8m
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Collaboration agreement between Copreci and Ikerlan
The Ikerlan technology centre and Copreci (design and manufacture of components and systems for household appliances) have signed a technological collaboration agreement for the next four years that will allow the development of innovations in electronics, providing robustness, efficiency and maintainability requirements to the basic functionality. In addition, the products developed will integrate cybersecurity and artificial intelligence technologies that will result in products with greater added value, which are more resilient and user-friendly. “The agreement – Copreci explains – will enable technological development in the household appliance sector and includes the development of technology in the areas of electromagnetism, electrical machines and power electronics, for the design and integral development of small electric drives, motor control strategies, contactless charging systems for household appliances (Inductive Coupling Power Transfer) or induction heating systems for household appliances, among others”. This new alliance between Copreci and Ikerlan strengthens the close relationship that both entities have maintained for more than 45 years. Ikerlan has extensive experience in the development of cutting-edge technologies in electromagnetism and power electronics. It has also participated in various European research projects such as: the UltimateGaN project (based on gallium nitride semiconductors), Reaction (based on silicon carbide semiconductors for energy technologies) or InductIce (application for de-icing aircraft wings by means of induction heating).
DOMESTIC APPLIANCE FIRM BOUGHT BY PACIFICA GROUP
Kent-based domestic appliance repairs, sales and servicing firm has been bought by industry giant Pacifica Group.
From its premises in Sittingbourne, Autowash has a team of 11 engineers who provide appliance repair cover the to the Kent area, working with a number of high-profile manufacturers.
It supports insurance companies with policy-covered repairs and has contracts with councils, letting agents, housing associations and schools, as well as supporting local charities.
Autowash has been in business since 1985 and employs a total team of 20.
The acquisition is part of Pacifica’s local strategy; creating a network of regional repairers offering consumers and businesses access to directly employed engineers.
It partners with brands such as such as AEG, Zanussi, Electrolux, Sony, Hisense, Hoover Candy, Haier, Servis, Electra and LG, among others.
Autowash is the latest business to join Pacifica Group following its acquisition of Service 87 in Guildford, Highland Appliance Services in Inverness and JK Domestics in Liverpool all taking place in 2022
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