Rangemaster to exhibit at The Sirius Buying Group 2018 Members Trade Show

The new Electrolux Innovation Factory has reached more than 100 applications. The opening will be on September 11 in Porcia, Italy.
In May, Electrolux announced a public call for ideas based on the theme ‘Smarter Appliances, Easier Operations’ to find cutting-edge solutions (related to wearable technologies and quality control in industrial activities, advanced technologies, connectivity, robotics and artificial intelligence) from external players such as start-ups, SMEs and university spin-offs.
This first-ever ‘Call4Innovation’ attracted 100 interested partners from around the world.
«The Innovation Factory will help drive Open Innovation and generate a multitude of great ideas that will lead to new value for our consumers

Whirlpool Corporation announced the result of second-quarter GAAP net earnings (loss). The company recorded 657 million dollar, compared to 189 million dollar, for the same prior-year period. Second-quarter net sales were 5.1 billion, compared to 5.3 billion in the same prior-year period. Excluding the impact of currency, sales decreased 4.5 percent.
We are pleased to deliver margin expansion in a very challenging cost environment, driven by strong North America margins and significant global price/mix improvement during the second quarter – said Marc Bitzer, chief executive officer of Whirlpool Corporation. – Despite these positives, our performance in EMEA was below expectations. As a result, we are taking strong actions to improve our operational execution, and remain confident that we will deliver value for our shareholders in the coming quarters.
Whirlpool North America reported second-quarter net sales of 2.8 billion, compared to 2.8 billion in the same prior-year period. Excluding the impact of currency, sales decreased 2.2 percent.
Whirlpool Europe, Middle East and Africa net sales reached 1.1 billion dollar, compared to 1.2 billion in the same prior-year period. Excluding the impact of currency, sales decreased 12.3 percent.
Whirlpool Latin America reported second-quarter net sales of 852 million, compared to 986 million in the same prior-year period. Excluding the impact of currency, sales decreased 11.4 percent, while Whirlpool Asia result was 428 million, compared to 373 million in the same prior-year period. Excluding the impact of currency, sales increased 14.5 percent.Whirlpool Corporation announced the result of second-quarter GAAP net earnings (loss). The company recorded 657 million dollar, compared to 189 million dollar, for the same prior-year period. Second-quarter net sales were 5.1 billion, compared to 5.3 billion in the same prior-year period. Excluding the impact of currency, sales decreased 4.5 percent.
«We are pleased to deliver margin expansion in a very challenging cost environment, driven by strong North America margins and significant global price/mix improvement during the second quarter – said Marc Bitzer, chief executive officer of Whirlpool Corporation. – Despite these positives, our performance in EMEA was below expectations. As a result, we are taking strong actions to improve our operational execution, and remain confident that we will deliver value for our shareholders in the coming quarters.»
Whirlpool North America reported second-quarter net sales of 2.8 billion, compared to 2.8 billion in the same prior-year period. Excluding the impact of currency, sales decreased 2.2 percent.
Whirlpool Europe, Middle East and Africa net sales reached 1.1 billion dollar, compared to 1.2 billion in the same prior-year period. Excluding the impact of currency, sales decreased 12.3 percent.
Whirlpool Latin America reported second-quarter net sales of 852 million, compared to 986 million in the same prior-year period. Excluding the impact of currency, sales decreased 11.4 percent, while Whirlpool Asia result was 428 million, compared to 373 million in the same prior-year period. Excluding the impact of currency, sales increased 14.5 percent.

There are 993 full-time workers employed by Haier in Decatur, with an annual payroll of $58.5 million,

“This industry is hyper competitive,” said Bill Good, vice president, supply chain network with GE Appliances, and a former Decatur plant manager. “To be successful, you have to be the best at what you do. That’s why we continue to invest.”

Gaggenau will held its third biennial international Sommelier Awards in Beijing, Mainland China, from 16th – 17th October 2018.
The choice of China as location derived from the longstanding cultural heritage spanning over 3,000 years. In addition, according to the company, China is fast becoming a serious contender within the global wine market. “In light of this – they say from the company – Beijing offers the perfect stage to present Gaggenau’s third biennial international Sommelier Awards, and provides an opportunity to highlight China’s rapid progression, as an established wine producing country”.
Following a series of national heats, the winners are automatically entered into the global finals, in Beijing. Candidates from Greater China, France, South Africa, Sweden, Switzerland and the UK, will vie for the opportunity to be named winner of the international Gaggenau Sommelier Awards 2018. The final six candidates will be challenged by an illustrious judging panel, and the event will be closely scrutinised by a line-up of world-wide media. The winner of the Awards will receive official status as a global Gaggenau cultural ambassador, alongside an additional prize – due to be announced in the coming months.
«We are delighted to be announcing the third edition of our international Sommelier Awards – commented Sven Schnee, Head of Global Brand Gaggenau – further cementing our dedication and contribution to educating young wine aficionados from all over the world. In addition, we are thrilled to be hosting the awards in China. With an impressive history in producing wine and an emerging sommelier culture, the choice of Beijing aligns perfectly with the brand’s ambition to cultivate a landscape where the art of wine connoisseurship can thrive.»

BSH Spain is a benchmark in the Spanish appliance market with brands such as Bosch, Siemens and Balay and has an average workforce of 4,680 people. With seven factories in Spain, a central warehouse and six competence centers develop technologies for the entire Group. Innovation, business excellence and respect for the environment are some of the bases on which its activities are based.

BSH Spain acts with responsibility and always taking into account the impacts that its activity has on society and the environment. For proper control and continuous improvement in matters of Corporate Responsibility, the company has a strategic plan since 2012. It is added to the 17 Sustainable Development Goals of the United Nations, approved in 2015, and added to its path of corporate responsibility .

In 2017, BSH has taken another step to start collaborating with startups that offer proven solutions or knowledge, helping to develop them, evaluate them and adapt them to the needs of a real company. It is a boost to innovation processes through cooperation with the business ecosystem of the environment, taking advantage of the already established links and generating new ones for BSH to consolidate itself as a driving company in the innovation sector.

BSH has begun to transform digitally. By 2030, the company wants to be a leading company in digital services in the connected home. BSH wants to evolve from being an appliance manufacturer to offering, in addition, digital services. However, your appliances will continue to be the basis of the business and the success of the company. Looking to the future, both its products and digital services must continue to be the focus of attraction for users seeking exceptional quality, reliability and reference features.

For 14 consecutive years BSH has led the national ranking of companies in patent applications. There is a large team of people who work on the development of the products to be launched in the future and that generate a large number of ideas that can be protected by patents. All these ideas are analyzed and valued to request only those that have a strategic relevance for the company. In 2017, the company was, according to the activities report of 2018 of the Spanish Patent and Trademark Office (OEPM), the first company in the ranking of patent applicants with 81 first applications.

Haier Russia has recently inaugurated its new industrial park and washing machine base in Chelny, Tatarstan. The total planned area of the industrial park is 1,270,000 ㎡, and as major product lines including Haier washing machine, refrigerator, water heater and colour TV set being set up in the future. The total investment for the washing machine base is expected to be completed and put into operation before July, 2019, creating 385 jobs directly and over 1000 indirectly for the local market. By that time, the base will be able to meet the differentiated needs of the 140 million users in Russia, leading the new lifestyle of “quiet washing”, “healthy washing” and “smart washing” for 200 million users in middle Asia and Europe.
The construction of the washing machine base symbolizes that the “Three in One” localized development of Haier in Russia has entered a new phase. The industrial park of Haier Russia will enable large-scale development of Haier Russia, integration of supply chains and building of ecosystem. Highly differentiated products, such as Haier kitchen appliance will also settle in the industrial park to provide Russian and European consumers with product solutions based on local design and manufacturing, and offer better experience to users with quicker response.

LG have released a washer equipped with its artificial-intelligence system dubbed “DeepThinQ,” which is capable of understanding users’ voice commands.
The South Korean tech giant said the LG Tromm ThinQ washer, F21VBV, is capable of understanding voice-based orders and recommending optimized washing programs for users.

LG Electronics said the new washer is the second home appliance produced by the company that comes with a voice-recognition system, after the LG Whisen ThinQ air conditioner.

The company said once the new product is connected to a WiFi network, it can be activated through a person’s voice and is able to deliver information to users.
For example, a user can ask “LG Tromm, are there any problems?” and the product will respond “there are no issues detected.” Users can also ask the washer about various tips, including how to clean clothes tainted by coffee. Connecting to the latest weather reports, LG said the washer is capable bolstering its drain cycle in case of rain.

LG Electronics said it will continue to release more home appliances equipped with the AI technology to improve everyday lives of its customers.