The factory currently under construction by the Chinese group Haier in Aricestii Rahtivani, Prahova county, will be ready in the spring of 2021,
It will produce refrigerators for the European market.
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Hisense has appointed actress Gong Li as its new global brand ambassador
Hisense has appointed famous Chinese-born Singaporean actress Gong Li as its new global brand ambassador.
“The cooperation between Gong Li and Hisense, which has promoted Chinese brands to the world, brings out the best in each other,” the company said in a statement.
According to Hisense, the reason behind the appointment is that Gong Li’s spirit coincides with the brand’s focus and benefits its overseas marketing activitie
The Label 2020 project helps the transition to the new labelling
The old labelling concept involving A+++ to D efficiency classes has become cumbersome and less transparent for stakeholders so that EU has decided to come back to the original A–G class concept which for the future shall involve rescaling of label classes depending on technology and market development.
To help in the smooth market transition towards the new energy labels, the Austrian Energy Agency coordinates the Label 2020 project, taking place in 16 EU member states.
The project has received funding from the European Union’s Horizon 2020 research and innovation programme and will last until January 2023, with the objective to support: consumers and professional buyers by means of effective information campaigns, services and tools; retailers in the correct, efficient and effective implementation of the new label at the point of sale and in online sales channels; manufacturers in the provision of correct labelling and product information; policy makers, multipliers and other stakeholders in the use and promotion of the new label within national programs, initiatives and schemes.
Among the most important news of the new regulation, we remember that there will be one common scale for all products including only class A to G. There will be no extension to A+ classes anymore.
The label will be linked to a new EU product database via a QR-Code, that provides additional product information for all labelled products for buyers, retailers as well as for market surveillance. In 2021 new labels will be implemented in physical stores and on-line shops for 5 product groups: household refrigerators and freezers, washing machines and washer-dryers, dishwashers, TVs and displays, light sources.
For other labelled product groups like air conditioners, tumble dryers, vacuum cleaners, water heaters etc. the new labels will be implemented as soon as the relevant EU regulations will be in force
New version of its home appliance management app “LG ThinQ.”
LG Electronics has released a new version of its home appliance management app “LG ThinQ.” The app allows users to manage 28 types of home appliances including TVs, refrigerators, air conditioners and washing machines.
The new version features a setting function that allows a user to activate multiple appliances at the same time according to pre-set conditions. For example, if air quality in a house is bad, the app puts an air purifier and an air conditioner into air clean mode at the same time.
Another advantage is that a chatbot service based on artificial intelligence provides product information and helps users shoot troubles and file repair requests. A subscription service function, which automatically purchases necessary parts or consumables at regular intervals, has also been introduced.
The user experience (UX) of the app has also been dramatically enhanced to enable people to intuitively use it.
Good performance in Europe and developed Asian markets
Despite the critical situation of the starting months of this year, home appliances grew during the first half, especially in the developed countries, where the lockdown created more needs for home evolved devices. This situation also gave a further contribution to the already dynamic trend of small domestic appliances (SDA), as GfK confirms. Accordig to its data, in fact in the first half year of 2020 (H1 2020), the SDA market experienced a solid performance in the developed world. This sector grew by +9 percent in Europe (including CIS), while in emerging Asian countries (including China), recorded an increase by +10.9 percent.
The MDA market, instead, was almost stable at -2 percent in Europe, while in developed Asian countries it grew by +2.7 percent uptick. While affluent countries were able to invest in appliances to makes their life easier in lockdown, this was less feasible in emerging economies due to the immediate impact of the pandemic on income and willingness to spend money. Consequently, the emerging Asian countries (including China) experienced a double-digit decline in value, weakening MDA market growth.
«A clear demand shift from “want” to “need” was evident from the onset of the pandemic – GfK experts explain -. As people stockpiled (frozen) food, the immediate need for more storage capacity boosted sales of freezers. For example, between March 2 and March 22, volume sales grew by 317 percent in Great Britain and by 185 percent in Germany. Once the stockpiling moderated, next came a strong drive for food preparation appliances. This characterizes the ‘Adapt’ phase, with volume sales in the weeks between March 23 and April 26 up by +28 percent in Germany. The trend to ‘eat at home’ continued strongly post-lockdown, in what GfK terms the ‘Revenge Shopping’ phase. Here the food preparation category grew by +24.8 percent in value terms. All cooking categories enjoyed positive tractions as a result of this trend.»
So consumers invested in what could make their life easier, allowing to face necessities that people often satisfied out of home. Just as “eat at home” triggered sales for the cooking categories, other challenges like “groom at home” along with hygiene concerns and the non-availability of salons catalyzed sales of multigrooming kits (+53 percent) and beard trimmers (+56 percent). Similarly, the “clean-at-home” trend triggered sales of vacuum cleaners (+10 percent) and dishwashers (+5.6 percent).
«While COVID-19 sent shockwaves reverberating through the whole industry, from consumers to supply chain, – Norbert Herzog, GfK’s expert for the MDA industry, comments – the final outcome of a strong in-home focus led to the unexpected strong and fast recovery of markets postlockdowns. This “Revenge Shopping” phenomenon was particularly strong for home appliances as consumers proved happy to invest in solutions that supported them and saved them time in a busy work and schooling from home environment. Size definitely matters for consumers in this context and so capacity in MDA is emerging as a long-term driver due to the pandemic.»
Spazio hood by Falmec
The winners of the 26th edition of the Compasso d’Oro , the most important award for Italian design, were announced. Among the awarded was the Spazio hood by Falmec designed by Francesco Lucchese-Lucchesedesign Studio, which in addition to a functional component is a real piece of furniture. This is a very important recognition for Falmec confirming the growth path of the Vittorio Veneto-based company, which rewards the approach to excellence, the care and dedication to formulating innovative solutions that improve the quality of time spent within our homes
A design designed to intelligently use and exploit space and to offer greater practicality in kitchen activities. The 180 cm supporting island structure, in fact, consists of comfortable frosted glass shelves for tidy storage of crockery or any other useful object in the kitchen, a channel equipped with hooks for organizing utensils and a LED that broadly illuminates the work surface.
But what makes Spazio a unique hood of its kind are the accessories and additional functions that derive from it.
Spazio is in fact equipped with USB ports and electrical sockets with “bottom view” that allow you to recharge electronic devices such as tablets, smartphones or MP3 players and always have them at hand, and a “tablet holder” support for quick and practical consultation. any application and why not, tasty recipes.
The hood also offers the possibility of housing a small home garden – supplied by Falmec as an accessory – designed for the cultivation of aromatic plants directly in the kitchen.
The hood incorporates the Circle.Tech system , patented by Falmec, which makes Spazio an extraordinary hood also from a performance point of view.
Circle.Tech, in fact, thanks to the union in a single apparatus of the suction and filtering part, which develops horizontally, allows the outgoing air to spread evenly and be effectively filtered by a series of filters that surround the motor . The Carbon.Zeo filter technology is able to retain odors with double effectiveness compared to the classic filter solutions, combining materials of natural origin, such as activated carbon and zeolite, ideal for the absorption of organic compounds and water vapor.
With Spazio, Falmec realizes the desires and needs of each of us, confirming once again a path of excellence and the commitment aimed at improving the experience in the kitchen and in general the quality of daily living at home.
Samsung &LG new products
South Korea’s two tech giants — Samsung Electronics Co. and LG Electronics Inc. — on Friday said they will release new home appliance products in Europe to boost sales in the region amid the pandemic.
Samsung said it will begin launching a new laundry appliance with upgraded artificial intelligence (AI) solutions and a new refrigerator highlighting customization features in major European markets, such as Britain, France and Germany, late this month.
The WW9800T washer cuts washing time by up to 50 percent and energy usage by 20 percent compared with its previous models, according to Samsung. Its latest washing machine also comes with EcoBubble technology, which maximizes the effectiveness of detergent by turning it into soft bubbles and allows for faster penetration into fabrics, Samsung said.
With its AI Control technology, Samsung said its new washer can automatically suggest the optimal wash cycle.
“AI Control eliminates the need for users to scroll through cycles to find the right one, or to input their individualized settings each time,” it said. “The AI Wash feature uses sensors to detect the laundry load’s weight and soilage, to determine the optimal amount of water and detergent to dispense.”
Samsung’s new RB7300 refrigerator will make its debut in Europe. The bottom-mount freezer (BMF) refrigerator boasts thinner interior walls, offering a larger internal capacity of 385 liters, 18 liters larger than the previous model, the company said.
Samsung’s Bespoke refrigerator range will also make its first appearance for European consumers. The product will be first sold in Nordic countries in October and will be available in other European nations over the next year.
The Bespoke refrigerator is built under the company’s Project Prism, which aims to reflect consumers’ lifestyles and allows them to personalize the materials, colors, shapes and designs of the products. The refrigerator has already been launched in other nations, including South Korea and China.
Samsung said its latest refrigerators and laundry lineup will be further explained at its “Life Unstoppable” virtual event Wednesday. The company will host the online event as a replacement for IFA 2020, Europe’s largest tech expo, which it decided to skip due to the pandemic.
LG said three new refrigerator models highlighting better hygienic and AI features will hit the shelves in Europe. Starting with Sweden next month, the refrigerators will be launched in more than 20 European countries by the first half of the next year, according to the company.
LG said its InstaView Door-in-Door refrigerator with UVnano utilizes ultraviolet LED light technology and can disinfect the water dispenser outlets once every hour to remove up to 99.9 percent of bacteria and germs.
The 569-liter refrigerator is also equipped with advanced technologies that can minimize temperature fluctuations and make entire fridge space cooler by distributing airflow from strategically placed vents, LG said. Its ice maker located in the freezer drawer can produce two-inch spherical ice balls.
LG’s updated Fridge and Freezer pair is comprised of a 386-liter fridge and a 324-liter freezer. They can be purchased separately, but consumers can buy both of them and connect them to look like a single refrigerator.
“They are designed to fit easily into standard kitchen cabinetry for a clean, minimalist look,” LG said. “Their flat door design and zero-clearance hinges are ideal for installing right next to a wall for a seamless, built-in appearance.”
Its latest InstaView ThinQ refrigerator boasts a consumer-centric AI platform, LG said.
Any food item placed inside or removed from the refrigerator is automatically tracked via its advanced vision recognition technology, LG said. The company’s AI technology also allows the refrigerator to offer meal suggestions after analyzing food items in the fridge and even inform other home appliances what to do.
“It can set a connected oven to the right cooking temperature based on the recipe and even choose the optimal wash cycle for the dishwasher based on the meal,” LG said.
LG plans to introduce battery-powered air purifying face mask to the market
LG Electronics (LG) plans to give a new meaning to clean, personal air with the introduction of its PuriCare Wearable Air Purifier at IFA 2020.
LG say the ergonomic design fits snugly on the user’s face to minimise air leakage around the nose and chin. The design also makes it possible to wear the unit comfortably for hours on end. The efficient and lightweight 820mAh battery offers up to eight hours of operation in low mode and two hours on high.
Replaceable filters enable the mask to supply fresh, clean air indoor and out. With its Dual Fans and patented Respiratory Sensor, LG’s wearable air purifier allows users to take in clean, filtered air while the Respiratory Sensor detects the cycle and volume of the wearer’s breath and adjusts the dual three-speed fans accordingly. The fans automatically speed up to assist air intake and slow down to reduce resistance when exhaling to make breathing effortless.
LG’s personal air solution comes with a case that helps maintain hygiene between uses. Equipped with UV-LED lights that kills harmful germs, the one-of-a-kind case can even charge the mask and sends a notification to the LG ThinQ mobile app (Android/iOS) when the filters need to be replaced for peak performance. And because every component of LG PuriCare Wearable – from the filters to the ear straps – is replaceable and recyclable, it is seen as an environmentally responsible solution as well.
The Wearable Air Purifier will be available starting in the fourth quarter in select markets.
Management change in AB Electrolux
Electrolux today announced that Jan Brockmann, Chief Operations Officer and Executive Vice President of AB Electrolux, has decided to resign from his position to pursue an external opportunity.
Jan Brockmann will remain with the company until September 30, 2020. The succession planning has been initiated.
“I want to thank Jan for many important contributions during his 10 years with Electrolux. During his tenure, with a strong focus on developing a global approach to modularization and automation, Global Operations have driven outstanding efficiency, product quality and innovation at Electrolux,” said Jonas Samuelson, President and CEO of the Electrolux Group.
Jan Brockmann joined Electrolux in 2010 as Head of R&D Major Appliances and has been part of the Group’s management team since 2011, first as Chief Technology Officer and since 2015 in his current role.
New product category from SMEG coming soon
SMEG LAUNCHES NEW PRODUCT CATEGORY
SMEG cookware?
NOW IT’S TIME TO EXPAND THE PRODUCT CATEGORIES – THIS AUTUMN A COMPLETELY NEW PRODUCT CATEGORY WILL BE LAUNCHED IN THE SMEG FAMILY.
For several decades, Smeg has been producing high-tech white goods and household products with a strong focus on design and style. Now it’s time to expand the product categories – this autumn a completely new product category will be launched in the Smeg family. More information coming soon.
About Smeg
Smeg was founded by Vittorio Bertazzoni from Guastalla, a town on Reggio Emilia in northern Italy, and is today one of the country’s leading manufacturers of household appliances. For more than 70 years, Smeg’s products have been regarded as tasteful and elegant solutions in modern households thanks to the company’s collaboration with world-renowned architects. Not only does Smeg have a unique profile in household appliances, they are also well known in professional business sectors. The Foodservice and Instruments divisions specialize in commercial kitchen / catering equipment and electromedical instruments, respectively. The Smeg Group is, thanks to a corporate culture that places maximum focus on product quality, technology and design, known worldwide as one of the most important representatives of Italian-produced quality.
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