Miele are committed to make sustainability happening every step. Make appliances that won’t leave a mark. End waste by giving our appliances new life. At IFA 2022, we’re showcasing their ambition and responsibility on sustainability. And this doesn’t end at the factory gate. Visit Miele at the trade fair in Berlin from September 1-6 or find out more here: https://www.miele.com/c/sustainability-3359.htm
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Fagor relaunch in France
Fagor brand who Amica group took over the license for large household appliances in 2019, will increase its presence in France. From September, Sideme will sell the brand’s ranges to the trade.
Sideme was to relaunch Fagor in 2020, the health crisis delayed its projects. Like many manufacturers, the company then had to face supply and transport difficulties. Not wishing to risk delivering incomplete ranges, Sideme preferred to postpone the return of its emblematic brand. While the group hoped to launch the new ranges before the summer, starting with the cold, in the end all the new products will be released in the fall.
The brand is already well established in Spain, where it had the most notoriety. It is also developing in other countries such as Romania and the Czech Republic
Electrolux: investments in Italy are “under review”
Electrolux announced it to the unions: The plan of at least 70 million euros planned for the Italian plants, in particular that of Solaro (dishwasher) “is under review”. The plan was announced in July by head of HT Ruben Campagner and included 600 new jobs The Swedish multinational, which in Italy has about 5,000 employees between Porcia (washing), Susegana (cooling), Forlì (ovens and hobs), Solaro (dishwashers) and Cerreto d’Esi (hoods), should have met the trade unions at the summit of national coordination on 31 August to discuss the operating methods of the announced investment in Solaro for the new dishwasher facility.
Full steam ahead with Tefal
Tefal introduces the two new steam brushes Access Steam Easy and Access Steam Pocket . Tefal says of the Access Steam Easy: “Be it linen trousers, a silk dress or a cotton tablecloth, the Access Steam Easy is ready for any job. This steam brush is suitable for all types of textiles, removes creases and folds in no time at all and cares for the materials – so that the textiles can be enjoyed for a long time. Switched on at the push of a button, it heats up within just 15 seconds and is ready for use with its full 1,400 watts . So it’s worth getting the crumpled pieces ready in advance so that you can get started straight away, with a steam volume of 25 g/min.”
The soleplate of the Access Steam Easy – in an elegant metallic finish – can be fitted with various attachments . For example, the textile brush is ideal for handling heavy fabrics , while the new dust and pollen brush is a big plus for allergy sufferers in particular, as Tefal describes: “For example, to remove irritating particles from textiles. In addition , the steam brush removes up to 99.99% of all viruses, bacteria and germs (as proven in external tests on cotton textiles with thorough ironing Tefal’s second steam brush model is called the Access Steam Pocket . The biggest difference between the Access Steam Pocket is its size: the steam brush measures just 205 x 105 x 127 mm and has a practical fold-down head, while the Access Steam Easy measures 258 x 111 x 142 mm. “Thanks to this compact format, it not only fits easily in any suitcase, but also in a backpack or even a handbag. This means that crumpled clothing is now a thing of the past, whether on business or private trips. In addition to the textile brush attachment, a suitable travel bag is also included in the scope of delivery,” explains Tefal.
Despite its small format, the Access Steam Pocket has an impressively high performance: The Access Steam Pocket offers 1,300 watts and heats up the soleplate (according to the manufacturer) in 15 seconds.
Another thing the two new steam brushes have in common: the water tank holds 120 ml each , enabling an operating time of 7 minutes for the Access Steam Easy and 6 minutes for the Access Steam Pocket.
The Tefal Access Steam Easy steam brushes (DT7151, DT7170 including steam hood) will be available from September 2022 for a recommended retail price of 104.99 euros .
The Tefal Access Steam Pocket steam brushes will also be available from September 2022 for a recommended retail price of EUR 94.99 (DT3041) or EUR 99.99 (DT3053 including cup
Whirlpool Cassinetta Plant
Whirlpool Corp.’s assembly plant CASSINETTA, Italy has become a zero waste to landfill facility a year ahead of schedule, and it reduced its carbon emissions by 38 percent in just four years. The appliance manufacturer is aiming for carbon neutrality at all of its 54 sites around the world by 2030.
Other sustainable improvements at the plant, which assembling ovens, refrigerators, and microwaves, including cutting electricity during breaks, recycling plastic, reducing the use of polystyrene, and opting for electric power over fossil fuels. Employing nearly 3,000 people, the plant sits in close proximity to 80 percent of its suppliers, reducing the carbon footprint needed to transport components and raw materials to the plant
AEG NEW REFRIGERATORS
AEG is presenting a new range of refrigerators at the IFA. The innovative series includes a fridge that can reduce food waste by up to 20% and uses recycled plastic for the interior.
According to the manufacturer, the new range consumes up to 20% less CO2 emissions than previous ones. In addition, more than 80% of the materials can be recycled . “This makes the new series one of the most sustainable that is currently available on the market ,” says AEG.
“Food waste affects us all. 30% of CO2 emissions come from food production . A third of all food ends up in the garbage , around 60% of people throw away food at least once a week.That’s why we put the design sketches aside and started with the global problem. In doing so, we have succeeded in developing a range of refrigeration appliances that can help to reduce food waste, preserve food longer and reduce energy consumption and therefore costs,”
three models 6000 TwinTech® NoFrost, 7000 GreenZone and 8000 Cooling 360° are part of an integrated range of cooling devices designed to ensure greater sustainability.
Rational pulls out of Russia
Rational said that pulling out of the Russian market would not have a significant impact on its finances. The manufacturer expects global sales in 2022 to be 10% to 15% higher than the €780m (£663m) it generated last year.RATIONAL has made this decision in response to the economic and political developments resulting from the Russian war in Ukraine.
With over 1,000,000 RATIONAL units on the market, our cooking systems have become a standard in professional kitchens all over the world.
Did you know?
Did you know? 94% of all adults are unaware of how much plastic is in clothes, according to our latest report into attitudes and behaviors towards laundry. When put to a fiber test, 68% of Europeans were unaware that Nylon is a plastic fiber and 62% didn’t know Polyester, the world’s commonly used fiber, is plastic.
Part of the problem, according to sarah schaefer, Electrolux VP Sustainability Europe, is a lack of awareness of what ‘synthetic’ means.
“We have become so accustomed to the phrase ‘synthetic material’ that the majority of us have lost sight of the fact that most of these synthetic materials are actually plastic,” said Schaefer. “Our research shows that there is an urgent need to help people understand more about the materials they are buying and how best to care for them as well as encouraging as many people as possible to adopt more
environmentally positive laundry practices,” continued Schaefer. “By taking a series of small steps, including installing a Microplastic Filter, each of us can reduce our environmental impact from textiles.”
Falmec UK appointment
Falmec UK appoints Stuart Ridge as first chief financial officer
Sauberair launches innovative air purifier disguised as a “work of art”
Measuring an ultra-thin 3.5 inches, the Suberair FLAT can remove 99.9% harmful smoke and particles, eliminating a wide range of pollutants with minimum power consumption, the company says. It also boasts an extended filter lifespan compared to conventional purifiers.
The application has built-in smart sensors to detect and monitor the indoor air quality, humidity and temperature, while users can check and modify the filtering mode on the app anytime, and from anywhere.
As well as purifying the air, the FLAT BT features an integrated Bluetooth speaker which has been optimised for maximum sound quality. Users can play music with these built-in stereo speakers or it can serve as a music wake-up alarm.
According to the brand, FLAT is also the world’s first scalable purifier – meaning that two can be connected together and controlled simultaneously. In addition, its appearance can be changed according to customers’ preferences so that it better suits their home’s interior design, Sauberair says.
Why buy a FLAT air purifier?
World Health Organization data has shown that almost the entire global population (99%) breathe air which exceeds the international organisation’s guidelines for pollutants. This is not only happening in low- and middle-income countries, but also in the cities of developed nations. Air pollution is responsible for an estimated 7.4 million deaths every year, Sauber points out.
Problems with the air purifiers on the market
The business model of traditional air purifiers is ultimately built around selling filters, not the appliances themselves. Moreover, the filters’ lifespan is usually relatively short with replacement alerts based on the usage time, not the actual filter clogging rate. This is unscientific, the company says. Also, expensive filters dissuade consumers from replacing it when their time is up, which ultimately reduces its overall filtration effectiveness.
With its unique design, FLAT is much more efficient and effective than other models, identifying airflow passing through the filter, and alerting the user to when the filter should be changed, says Sauber.
Finally, FLAT has obtained invention patents in many countries and won The Made-in-Taiwan Golden Select Award, presented by the Taiwan Industry Development Bureau, Ministry of Economic Affairs, with the highest score from the jury.
You can visit Sauberair at IFA 2022, Hall 20, Booth No: 315
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