The showroom, which is 350 sq m and situated in London will feature the exhibiting a full scope of Siemens appliances
Siemens reported that the showroom has been planned in view of the two customers and exchange accomplices. Every guest will have an encounter custom fitted to their requirements, and will have the chance to see the apparatuses in real life.
Whirlpool Factory in Yate has closed after a number of staff tested positive for Covid-19
The factory has now been closed for over a week, following the outbreak of coronavirus amongst staff at the site.
The Whirlpool Factory was closed after the first employee tested positive on May, 3. Subsequent positive test results for Covid-19 of staff members, have since been reported .
In a statement, a Whirlpool spokesman said:
“On May 3, one of our colleagues at our factory in Yate, South Gloucestershire tested positive for Covid-19.
“As a precautionary measure, we decided to temporarily close the facility and carry out a deep clean and a range of other steps.
“Since then a small number of other staff members have also tested positive with the virus.
“Our thoughts are with all these colleagues and their families at this time and we wish them all a swift recovery.
“The factory has remained closed since and will not be reopening this week.”
Whirlpool said it would continue to monitor the situation daily.
“The plant will only reopen and resume production when assessments show it is safe to do so.
“People’s safety is always our top priority, especially that of our dedicated colleagues. We have been closely following official advice on workplace practices and social distancing in relation to Covid-19 at the Yate plant and all our other facilities around the world.
“We have created additional steps at Yate including provision of personal protective equipment (PPE), hand sanitiser and handwashing facilities and mandatory wearing of face masks.
“Temperature checks would be carried out for every employee before they are permitted on site and alterations would be made to the factory layout, workstations, offices and communal areas to allow greater social distancing.
“Production has been reduced and there are fewer staff on site, with those that can working remotely.”
BEST’s iQ Blower System is the quietest in its class.
The iQ Blower is up to 2X quieter than competitive blowers – even when installed in a range hood! iQ technology makes BEST range hoods the quietest in their class – at any speed, and that makes family conversations possible.
The iQ Blower is up to 30% faster than the competition at removing smoke and odors, keeping your kitchen fresher, cleaner and more comfortable while you prepare the meal.
The iQ Blower is up to 22X more energy efficient than competitor’s high performance range hoods – using less energy, providing savings on your utility bill and giving you a longer lasting product.
5 Year Warranty Offer on selected appliances. Adds a further three years to your two year manufacturer’s warranty, covering you for 5 years.
How to claim
Purchase a qualifying appliance from the list below between April 1st 2020 – March 31st 2021
Dishwashers Serie | 6 PerfectDry Dishwasher, 60cm, Freestanding
SMS67MW00G
PerfectDry Zeolith
VarioSpeed Plus
VarioDrawer
VarioFlex Baskets
Intensive Zone
Serie | 6 PerfectDry dishwasher 60cm, Fully-integrated
SMV68ND00G
PerfectDry Zeolith
Delicate programme for glassware
VarioFlex Pro Basket
Silence and SuperSilence programmes
Serie | 6 PerfectDry Dishwasher, 60cm, fully-integrated
SMV68MD00G
PerfectDry Zeolith
Delicate programme for glassware
VarioFlex Pro Basket
13 place settings
Washing Machines Serie | 6 Automatic Washing Machine
WAT286H0GB
I-DOS™
Reload
EcoSilence Drive™
VarioPerfect
Serie | 6 Automatic washing machine 9kg, 1400rpm
WAU28PH9GB
Home Connect
I-DOS™
Reload
EcoSilence Drive™
SpeedPerfect
Serie | 8 Automatic built-in Washing Machine, 8kg, 1400rpm
WIW28501GB
Home Connect
I-DOS™
Reload
EcoSilence Drive™
VarioPerfect
Tumble Dryers Serie | 6 Condenser Tumble Dryer with Heat Pump
WTWH7660GB
Home Connect
SelfCleaning Condenser
AntiVibration Sidewall
ActiveAir Technology
Sensitive Drying
Fridge Freezers Serie | 4 Stainless Steel Fridge Freezer
KGN34XL35G
VitaFresh
NoFrost
LED Lighting
VarioZone
EasyAccess Shelf
Serie | 4 White Fridge Freezer
KGN39VWEAG
VitaFresh
NoFrost
LED Lighting
Fridges Serie | 6 Built-in larder fridge
KIR81AFE0G
VitaFresh plus
MultiBox
LED Lighting
EasyAccess shelf
VarioShelf
Freezer Serie | 6 Built-in Frost Free uprgiht freezer
GIN81AEF0G
Frost Free
Extra large drawer
Reversible door
211 litre capacity (13 bags of shopping)
Cooking Serie | 4 Built-in stainless steel oven
HBS573BS0B
3D Hotair
10 pre-set programmes
Red LED control
Pyrolytic self-cleaning
Serie | 4 Black induction hob 60cm
PIE651BB1E
TouchSelect: selection of desired cooking zones
PowerBoost: Up to 50% more power for faster cooking
Timer with switch off function
ChildLock: locks the control panel to prevent accidental changes in settings
Induction: fast precise cooking
Serie | 4 Wall mounted inclinded cooker hood, 60cm, clear glass black printed
DWK67CM60B
TouchSelect: selection of desired settings
Intensive speed setting: removes strong kitchen odours quickly and effectively
Hitachi Cooling & Heating laboratories have succeeded in create an innovative technology that maintains the air conditioner clean, purifying the home air at the same time.
Premium FrostWash, the model equipped with this new technology, features the heat pump and is in A +++ energy class, ensuring a reduction of consumptions and a low environmental impact.
The most important innovation of this product is its ability in maintaining its parts and components very clean so that the emitted air is also very pure.
The FrostWash function, in fact, captures, freezes, washes and eliminates 91% of bacteria and 87% of mold present on the surface of the exchanger, to guarantee perfect hygiene of the air conditioner and a healthy environment. The function is automatically programmed but can also be activated by remote control. In this way, the air conditioning is always clean, also thanks to the internal components made of stainless steel, a material that reduces the percentage of bacteria by over 99% and dust by 62%. Moreover, the self-cleaning robot activates itself periodically, not requiring the opening of the air conditioner to clean the filters, so that classic maintenance is not necessary.
Premium FrostWash, that also received the Good Design Award by the Japan Institute of Design Promotion, is available in two versions: matt white and silver.
Whirlpool Corporation released its 2019 Sustainability Report, highlighting the company’s environmental, social and governance (ESG) commitments and continued progress in reducing the use of natural resources in its manufacturing processes and across its operations.
«Whirlpool has a long, proud history of environmental sustainability and a strong track record of action and success. In 2019, we raised the bar on our environmental commitments, and accelerated the progress of our short- and long-term goals that meet or exceed the Paris Accord – said Marc Bitzer, Chairman, and CEO of Whirlpool Corporation. – As we continue to navigate the impact of COVID-19, the health and safety of our employees and communities remain our priority. We strongly believe that our sustainability efforts are as important now as ever. These efforts are guided by a clear mission to earn trust and create demand while in constant pursuit of improving life at home. It’s a commitment that is brought to life by our 77,000 employees worldwide.»
The company has defined specific global targets, reducing plant waste, record on-site renewable energy usage and a vigilant governance and management system dedicated to overseeing and implementing the company’s sustainability agenda.
In 2019, Whirlpool achieved its lowest levels of absolute plant emissions (Scope 1 & 2) in over a decade. Since 2016, the company has reduced its absolute plant emissions by 18% by investing in efficiency and renewable energy and achieved zero waste to landfill in 8 of its plants across 3 regions. Moreover, it has accomplished a global waste to recycling rate of 96%, further reducing its overall global footprint and a part of its commitment to waste reduction and using fewer natural resources in operations.
Some special operations have also been undertaking in different Whirlpool plants. In Marion (Ohio), employees developed an innovative solution to reuse water from an existing chiller that saves 31 million gallons of water each year. Their innovative solution resulted in a 20% decrease in water use for the plant. In Cassinetta (Italy), instead, employees are working on a project to reduce water withdrawal and consumption in the plastics department identifying a redesign opportunity in our foam injection process. The new design led to an annual reduction of 6,000 cubic meters of water and will be implemented in two other extruders in 2020.
But 2019 was also the year of the Whirlpool’s new Code of Ethics, or “Our Integrity Manual”, as the company called it. It was delivered to virtually all employees globally, with 99% of the approximately 13,000 employees globally representing high-risk roles or functions completing an annual certification
Hestan—the brand celebrated for bringing the award-winning innovations of its commercial appliances to the home kitchen—is proud to announce its latest accolade, a GOOD DESIGN award for the 36” 5-Burner Dual Fuel Range. Presented by the Chicago Athenaeum and The European Centre for Architecture Art Design and Urban Studies, the GOOD DESIGN awards honor the leading and best contemporary designs manufactured in Europe, Asia, Africa, and North and South America. The Hestan 36” 5-Burner Dual Fuel Range was selected by a jury of international specialists with wide design experience, and recognized among 900 of the best new products and graphic designs from over 47 countries.
“This award honors not only our products and organization, but the individuals whose creativity and innovation has shaped the innovative look that is distinctly Hestan design. We are extremely grateful to them for this recognition”
“The GOOD DESIGN awards program is one of the most prestigious and historic design competitions in the world,” said Basil Larkin, vice president of sales for Hestan Commercial Corporation. “To be selected among the best and most well-known global manufacturers, as a brand that is still new to the indoor kitchen appliances segment, means a great deal to Hestan. We will continue to hold our product designs to this caliber in the years to come.”
Since its initial launch in 2018, Hestan’s indoor product line has received three TWICE VIP awards for the Pro Style Bottom Mount Refrigerator, 48” Dual Fuel Range and 24” Wine Cellar. Hestan has also received recognition from Architectural Digest, which named Hestan’s Indoor Living Suite and 48” Dual Fuel Range among the “Best New Products at KBIS,” as well as from Good Housekeeping, which awarded Hestan’s concept Smart Gas Rangetop as an Editor’s Pick at the 2020 Kitchen and Bath Industry Show (KBIS). The GOOD DESIGN award for the 36” Dual Fuel Range is the sixth industry honor the indoor line has achieved in just under two years in the market, and the third award Hestan has secured this year. The award-winning luxury range’s design team included Ray Nilssen, Jay Sloyer, Kamran Kohan, Chris Moy and Angelo Cortes.
“This award honors not only our products and organization, but the individuals whose creativity and innovation has shaped the innovative look that is distinctly Hestan design. We are extremely grateful to them for this recognition,” said Eric Deng, president of Hestan Commercial Corporation.
For more information about Hestan, please visit https://home.hestan.com/.
ABOUT HESTAN: Hestan is the award-winning culinary brand renowned for creating the market’s most advanced, powerful and versatile commercial kitchen equipment, premium outdoor grills and purpose-built indoor appliances. Founded by culinary icons Stanley Cheng and Eric Deng, and backed by some of the industry’s most inventive and forward-thinking chefs and engineers, Hestan is forging new ground with visionary technologies and products. Headquartered in the heart of Southern California in an over 190,000-square-foot, state-of-the-art manufacturing facility that includes a showroom, test kitchen and innovation lab, Hestan is led by a collaborative team of industry mavericks who bring together over 200 years of combined experience to create thoughtfully designed products that respond intelligently to the needs of the end user. Equipping the kitchens of acclaimed restaurateurs and Michelin-starred chefs such as Thomas Keller, as well as the legendary Culinary Institute of America, Hestan is setting the pace of the culinary evolution with products that provide the confidence and comfort of the highest-quality materials and top craftsmanship. For more information, visit https://home.hestan.com/.
Midea Group, a leading Chinese home appliance manufacturer, reported a year-on-year increase of 19.68 percent in its net profit in 2019.
Net profit attributable to the company’s shareholders stood at 24.2 billion yuan (about 3.43 billion U.S. dollars), Midea Group announced in its annual report.
Its total operating revenue rose 6.71 percent year on year to 279.4 billion yuan
LG Goes After Beko For Appliance IP Infringement
LG Goes After Beko For Appliance IP Infringement
LG Electronics, headquartered in South Korea, has filed another lawsuit against Beko for intellectual property infringement, this time for its unauthorised use of LG’s patented TrueSteam technology.
While the lawsuit was filed at the Mannheim District Court in German, Beko is a subsidiary of Turkey’s largest consumer electronics company Arçelik.
The LG TrueStream technology protects certain garments from damage and is featured across a number of the manufacturer’s washing machines, dryers, dishwashers and LG’s Styler. The Styler is a steam clothing care system that refreshes and deodorises clothing that is stored within it.
LG Styler
This follows another lawsuit LG lodged against Arçelik over its alleged unlicensed implementation of LG’s freezer door ice-making technology in September 2019.
“Protecting our intellectual property is a top priority because innovation should never be taken for granted, and this is what separates LG from the competition,” Jeon Saeng-gyu, the Executive Vice President of LG Electronics’ Intellectual Property Centre said. “We provide value to customers through our devotion and commitment to research and development.”
For more than 100 years, Thermador has redefined the kitchen with luxury appliances that provide quality craftsmanship, unrivaled culinary performance, and exceptional design https://www.thermador.com/us/
WHITEGOODSNOW 