Brava, is more about the food than the controls. It will demonstrate a new smart countertop oven at CES that it claims “is the fastest oven in the world and cooks food twice as fast as your traditional oven”, with the ability to go from 0°C to 260°C instantly. The Brava Oven, it says, “is shaping the next era of in-home cooking through the power of its ground-breaking, patented technology that uses infrared light as an energy source to make delicious, homemade food”

Lofra new range of the Italian cooking appliances manufacturer, the high quality of the steel is combined with brilliant chrome, brass and colored finishes to create new and modern aesthetic effects. The components used by Lofra evoke robustness and functionality and offer efficient cooking solutions for everyone, from the housewife to the most demanding cook. Elegance and performance come together in a range that meets every modern need. Lofra will bring its collection of kitchen appliances to the next edition of LivingKitchen, the international fair scheduled from 14 to 20 January 2019 in Cologne, Germany

The IMM LivingKitchen Fair, that will take place in Cologne, from 14 to 20 January 2019, will see the presence of Alpes-Inox, in the Hall. 4.2 Stand B020. For the occasion the Italian company will present four new options as part of the project “Liberi in Cucina”, the system of independent elements that goes beyond the traditional concept of cooking.

The first solution is an unstructured kitchen, featuring modules with separate functions that can be used in all manner of combinations.

The second is a range of kitchens with combined functions, bringing together all the vital elements of the kitchen: washing, cooking, preparation and storage. All the kitchen in a limited space. A complete, self-sufficient and elegant system of instruments.

At LivingKitchen Alpes-Inox will also present an all-inclusive islands, a universal module that works on all four sides rather than just one, making living more fluid, dynamic and efficient. This islands merge the functions of washing, cooking, preparation, disposal and storage: an all-inclusive package expressing the very essence of the kitchen in a limited space.

The fourth proposal of the Italian company is a mix of kitchen columns, vertical steel structures, that make the most of the height of the kitchen. They can be of two types: for a single function or multi-functional, combining appliances (refrigerator, oven, dishwasher) with storage spaces.

According to the statistics and studies portal Statista, revenue in the Household Appliances European market amounts to about 47.6 billion euro in 2018. The market is expected to grow annually by 0.9% (CAGR 2018-2021). In global comparison, most revenue is generated in the United States (34 billion euro in 2018). Concerning sales channel in the future, 43% of total revenue will be generated through online sales by 2021. Turnover in the Major Appliances segment recorded about 32.2 billion euro during this year. The market is expected to grow annually by 0.7% (CAGR 2018-2021). Regarding Small Appliances, instead, the sector reached 15,4 billion euro and is expected to grow annually by 1.2% (CAGR 2018-2021).

From January to September the home appliances sector recorded a negative trend on the Italian market. According to GfK, major appliances value decreased by 2.4%, with a fall of the sold units of 2%. Among the main categories, the only which saw a positive result was that of dryers, which continues their growth with a value trend of +10.8% and an increase of sold models of 12.4%. All the other product categories are negative in the considered period, with the only exception of ovens, that saw a modest growth of the sold pieces of 0.8%, although the segment revenue decreased by 2.6%. Freestanding cookers recorded the worst trend among major appliances, with a volume drop of 14.2% and a value fall of 16.7%. Washing and Cooling also closed the first nine month with negative results: washing machines value marked a -2.3%, while volume decreased by 3.1%. Very similar is the trend of refrigerators, while freezers saw a stronger drop. Analyzing the small domestic appliances data, GfK reported a general fall of volume by 2.7% and a revenue growth by 0.2%. The best performance was that of appliances for the House, that succeeded in growing by 6.5% in value, while volume decreased by 4.7%. Vacuum cleaners were the best-sellers (with value +21.3% and volume +4.3), but also espresso machines, men shaving and epilation closed the period with good results. Squeezers and extractors recorded, instead,

HWA, Home Warranty of America, published a list of the average lasting of the main home appliances. According to what it says, refrigerators last on average about 13 years, if correctly used and maintained. Of course, the properly use is fundamental to make any kind of appliance work for a long time. Microwave ovens and dishwasher could not reach ten years, but generally work around for nine years. The appliances for laundry, washing machines and dryers, have generally a life of about 10 years the first and 13 the second. If we speak of cooking devices, instead, Home Warranty of America underlines that duration changes according to their source. So for electric ovens and hobs, user can hope a lasting of 13 years, while gas ranges should last a little bit more and reach 15 years. Water heater, then, are expected to last almost 10 years or something more if electric instead of gas. And what about air conditioning units? They are going to be closer to between 10 and 15 years. It is very important that companies explain very well in the instructions all what users can do to extend their appliances life, so to be satisfied to the model choice, increasing his trust for the brand.

APPLIA Italy strongly condemns any illegal practice to reduce the life of the equipment.
APPLIA Italia unites companies operating in the domestic and professional appliances sector and represent over 90% of the market. It is part of the Confindustria System and is federated to Anie. It is integrated into the European network of trade associations that make up APPLIA, for household appliances and EFCEM (European Federation of Catering Equipment Manufacturers), for professional appliances for food service and hospitality.
« APPLIA Italia has always focused on some fundamental elements: the value of the reputation of a brand – they declare from the Association -the relationship of trust between producers and consumers and the safety of the latter and that is why we condemn any deliberate activity aimed at artificially reducing the useful life of a product.
The life of an appliance varies depending on many factors that are beyond the control of the manufacturer: maintenance, installation, location, such as a wet room, too cold, too hot or poorly ventilated. What is certain is that the care with which appliances are installed, used and maintained will have a direct impact on their efficiency and longevity.
In a sector where competition is high, to the full advantage of the consumer, it is unthinkable that a manufacturing company can deliberately follow this approach and remain on the market.
The data tell us that the average life of the products has remained stable for about 30 years, that about 1 billion appliances installed in Europe only 0.2% have been requested a repair intervention in the year 2016 and of this the 84% went well.
Clearly the evaluation, even economic, if repairing an old appliance or buying a new one, perhaps more efficient, more sustainable, remains in the hands of the consumer.
In fact, while the price of household appliances has steadily decreased in real terms over the years, innovation, performance and certainly consumption have strongly changed to offer increasingly high-performance products with ever lower environmental impact.
We are convinced that the only thing we need to plan is technological development, innovation and environmental sustainability “.

Third-quarter net sales for Whirlpool Corporation were 5.3 billion dollar, compared to 5.4 billion in the same prior-year period. Excluding the impact of currency, sales increased 1.5 percent.
In the North America market, the company reported third-quarter net sales of 3.0 billion dollar, compared to 2.9 billion in the same prior-year period. Excluding the impact of currency, sales increased 5.3 percent.
Whirlpool Europe, Middle East and Africa, instead, reported third-quarter net sales of 1.1 billion dollar, compared to 1.3 billion in the same prior-year period. Excluding the impact of currency, sales decreased 7.6 percent.
In Latin America, the company reported third-quarter net sales of 878 million dollar, compared to 966 million in the same prior-year period. Excluding the impact of currency, sales increased 1.8 percent.
Whirlpool Asia, finally, reported third-quarter net sales of 339 million dollar, compared to 373 million in the same prior-year period. Excluding the impact of currency, sales decreased 4.3 percent.
«Very impressive results in North America and a favorable tax rate allowed us to deliver our highest quarterly ongoing EPS in our long history, demonstrating our ability to overcome the numerous external challenges we have been facing – said Marc Bitzer, chief executive officer of Whirlpool Corporation. – While our EMEA performance has been disappointing, our progress on restoring volume and the new actions to refocus and right-size our business give us confidence that we can turn around the region

Chinese electrical appliance manufacturer Midea Group is planning to issue shares to complete a merger with laundry equipment manufacturer Little Swan in a deal estimated to be worth 14.38 billion yuan(US$2.07 billion), Yicai.com reported.

Midea Group will issue shares to all A and B shareholders in Little Swan, with the exception of TITONI, which is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Midea Group.

The conversion price for Little Swan’s A shares is 50.91 yuan per share, and HK$48.41 per B share. Thus, every A share of Little Swan will be exchanged for 1.211 shares of Midea, while every B share will be transformed into 1.0007 Midea shares.

After that, the Little Swan will withdraw from the market.

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Midea Group is transforming into a multinational technology group covering four major businesses: HVAC, consumer electronics, robotics and automation, and intelligent logistics. The merger will be beneficial to Midea’s strategy of “smart manufacturing + smart home.”

Hoover launches H-Free, the new cordless broom which provides the performance of a traditional vacuum cleaner with wire. A product that meets the needs of every consumer, reaching the most difficult spaces thanks to its flexibility with sufficient suction capacity and autonomy to clean the whole house in one cycle.
H-Free has been designed by Hoover to reaffirm the specialization of the historic brand that has always played a relevant role in the market: it is modern, technologically advanced, designed for a young and dynamic target who wants a functional, adaptable product to its own characteristics and lifestyle, with a premium design and a refined style.
Its maneuverability, in fact, is really determinant: the new H-Lab Flat & Drive brush rotates at 90 ° and 180 ° through the simple movement of the wrist, and is able to easily bypass any type of object. This special appliance, light and equipped with front LEDs that facilitate visibility, allows to reach the most difficult spaces such as the corners of the house and the surfaces covered by the furniture.
The engine power, the air flow and the new H-Lab Flat & Drive brush guarantee an excellent level of cleanliness on any type of surface. The special fibers of the Deep Care roller, for example, are particularly suitable for the delicate cleaning of hard floors and parquet, while the Intense Floor Roller is perfect for a more energetic and meticulous cleaning.

The German consumer watchdog Stiftung Warentest (StiWa) conducted a series of tests on the efficiency and other features of 18 models of tumble dryers. Miele achieved an overall mark of 1.7 with its TWF 500 WP heat-pump dryer with an A+++ energy efficiency rating. This model was the only one tested to be awarded a ‘Very good’ for safety and workmanship. Miele’s offering also excels in the test aspects of ‘uniform drying’, ‘loading and unloading’, and ’emptying the condensate tank’. And the removal of lint from the heat exchanger also warranted a mention by the testers: ‘On Miele appliances, users clean a removable sponge instead of a slatted filter’. The heat exchanger is located behind a push-action flap at the left-hand side of the machine front at the bottom; the filter in front can be easily removed. The filter system and maintenance-free heat exchanger keep energy consumption and cycle time consistently low.
The Miele dryer has a load capacity of 8 kg and is in the top energy-efficiency category. In general, testers certify good energy consumption on heat-pump dryers. ‘No-one needs to go without a tumble dryer for fear of buying a power-hungry product’, the test report states.
Alongside the test, StiWa also polled consumers in an on-line survey and asked about problems with tumble dryers. In total, 6100 responses were received. These revealed that users of Miele appliances encountered the lowest number of faults.