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Small domestic appliance brand Braun is to relaunch in the UK after a six-year absence.

Owner Procter and Gamble has licensed the Braun brand name for SDA products to the De’Longhi Group, which will introduce three new ranges of hand blenders, juicer and irons in July. More products will follow at a later date.

Designed in Germany, at the Braun headquarters, near Frankfurt, the new products are aimed at the affordable, mid-range sector of the market. 

The Braun TexStyle irons (RRP £29.99 to £79.99), Multiquick hand blenders (RRP £19.99 to £89.99 RRP) and Multiquick juicers (RRP £79.99 to £149.99) will be sold through electrical retailers – independents and multiples – department stores and grocery multiples.

The Multiquick juicers have powerful two-speed motors up to 1000W and wide 75mm feeding chutes, which are able to juice the toughest fruit and vegetables in just 15 seconds, claims Braun.

The brand’s Multiquick hand blenders are equipped with patented PowerBell technology, which combines stainless steel blades with an anti-splash, bell-shaped foot to counteract the motion of the blades, creating a cyclone effect inside the shaft for quicker and cleaner results.

Braun’s TexStyle irons are fitted with Saphir and Eloxal soleplates which are four and two times harder than stainless steel, respectively, and allow for high-performance when combined with a 3D steam solution effect, says Braun. They also benefit from an ergonomic open handle for comfort and easier manoeuvrability.

Valor returns

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Glen Dimplex Home Appliances (GDHA) is to relaunch the Valor brand on cooking products in the UK.

established in Birmingham in 1890, Valor began its life with one small factory producing paraffin heaters. Since then, the brand has grown steadily to become known for domestic fireplaces in the UK market. In 1926 Valor launched its first oil powered cooker and went on to become a popular brand in the domestic appliance sector.

After falling victim to difficult market conditions, it ceased to produce cookers, instead focusing on home heating appliances after being acquired by the Dimplex Group in 2009. GDHA has now added the brand to its portfolio.

Said Denver Hewlett, chief executive of GDHA (pictured): “GDHA specialises in reviving struggling brands and we are very excited about the prospect of relaunching Valor. Valor remains a recognisable name in the home heating sector, but it once had a great reputation as a manufacturer of cooking appliances. We hope the new Valor range will appeal to those looking for a well-made, reliable and traditionally styled cooker.”

Haier

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Chinese home electronics and appliances manufacturer Haier Group announced that it will lay off around 10,000 workers this year, after cutting 16,000 jobs last year, as part of its adjustment in relation to the changing market in China.

 

Hoover has introduced this low absorption induction hob

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Hoover has introduced this low absorption induction hob, which is said to use less than half the energy consumption of a standard induction hob. 

  • Digital touch controls
  • Heat indicator lights / Pan detector / End of cooking timer
  • 4 induction zones: 1 hi-light zone 210mm 2.0-2.6kW (Booster cooking zone); 1 hi-light zone 180mm 2.0kW; 2 hi-light zones 180mm 1.4kW
  • Child safety lock
  • Dimensions: 590cm (w) x 520cm (d)  x 50cm (H)

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Miele’s Reinhard Zinkann Elected CECED President

  

Members of European appliance association CECED elected Reinhard Zinkann, Executive Director and Co-Proprietor for Miele, to be CECED’s new President. The vote took place during the association’s annual General Assembly.

“It is a great honor for me to take on the challenge of spearheading CECED’s outreach as its President over the next two years,” said Zinkann. “I will use my mandate to promote further understanding within Europe of industry’s position on key topics such as energy, environment and safety policy. I will also highlight the household appliance industry’s achievements such as the promotion of energy saving and resource efficiency through the use of modern energy and resource efficient appliances. The household appliance industry is a positive, forward-looking industry that is a force for good within the European Union.”

Outgoing CECED President Fabio De’Longhi, of Italian-based appliance maker De’Longhi, now becomes a CECED vice president.

CECED represents the household appliance manufacturing industry in Europe. Member companies are mainly based in
Europe.

Electrolux Group

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The Electrolux Group received six international Plus X Awards for its line of vacuum cleaners and small appliances, including three Best Product of the Year awards.

Electrolux was also named in the category Most Innovative Brands of the Year.

The Plus X Award recognizes innovative technologies and sport and lifestyle products, judged in the categories of innovation, high quality, design, ease of use, functionality, ergonomics, and ecology.
The Most Innovative Brand designation goes to the companies with the most awards.

The products awarded are:
• Ergorapido vacuum cleaner (Best Product of the Year)
• Creative Range of small kitchen appliances (Best Product of the Year)
• Precision4Safety iron (Best Product of the Year)
• UltraOne vacuum cleaner
• Rapido vacuum cleaner
• Éspria coffee maker

Miele’s Scout RX1 robotic vacuum cleaner

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Miele’s Scout RX1 “sets new standards” in robotic vacuum cleaners Miele’s Scout RX1 robotic vacuum cleaner incorporates a Smart Navigation system that uses the principle of ‘systematic’ navigation but with enhanced electronics and software, which the German brand says makes it a “benchmark” product in terms of navigation capacity.

The system features an integrated gyro sensor that measures and registers the turning movements, with a high-quality digital camera scanning the ceiling of the room several times a minute to ensure precision. The Scout RX1 also benefits from seven infrared sensors that scan 180 degrees in front of the robovac to avoid collisions, and has a further three sensors beneath to avoid falling off steps. It is claimed to have good traction on all common floor coverings is able to negotiate height differences of up to 2cm. The Triple Cleaning System has two long rotating side brushes that target difficult areas along the walls of rooms or furniture items and sweep dirt towards the centre of the unit, where a removable beater bar picks up the coarse particles. In the third cleaning stage, a fan transports the finer dust into a removable dust box with 0.6L capacity. An AirClean filter ensures clean air in the room. http://www.miele.co.uk/

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Glen Dimplex is investing in the 45,000 sq ft industrial unit at Buckley in Flintshire to manufacture medical and commercial refrigeration units.

The investment, supported by business finance from the Welsh Government, will create 50 new manufacturing jobs over the next year and recruitment will get underway immediately.

As well as manufacturing electrical heating appliances, Glen Dimplex holds significant market positions in domestic appliances, cooling, ventilation, and renewable energy solution industries worldwide.

Mark Abbott, managing director of Glen Dimplex Professional Appliances and its leading medical refrigeration brand, Lec Medical, said: “As well as enabling us to consolidate our manufacturing base in the UK, this new facility will enable us to capitalise on new and lucrative business opportunities. It’s exciting times all round.

“Our new production facility also places us right at the heart of a manufacturing hub, enabling us to better serve our UK and International client base. As such, our customers will benefit from the opening of this new factory as we can provide them with a much enhanced service.”

Headquartered in Ireland, the company has built up a collection of prominent appliance brands including Dimplex, Stoves, New World, Belling, Lec, Redring Xpelair, Goblin, Roberts Radio and others since its founding in 1973.

With an annual turnover of €1.5bn, the group employs 10,000 people globally, with operations in North America, Germany, Holland, Japan, Poland, Belgium, France, China, Australia and Scandinavia.

The new Welsh facility will form part of the company’s professional appliances division which supplies refrigeration units for hospitals, pharmacies and laboratories.

First Minister Carwyn Jones met with Glen Dimplex founder and owner Martin Naughton at the headquarter offices in Dublin during a visit in November 2013.

Economy Minister, Edwina Hart said: “Glen Dimplex’s decision to expand to Buckley is great news for the area. I am very pleased that we have been able to work with the company to secure this project in Wales.

“It fits well with our aspirations to attract new inward investment companies, especially in the manufacturing sector which is the focus of the nearby Deeside Enterprise Zone.”

The landlord Whitley Estates was advised by commercial agents Legat Owen. Glen Dimplex will be hiring for a wide variety of roles ranging from production operatives to facilities maintenance.

Glen Dimplex new jobs

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Glen Dimplex is investing in the 45,000 sq ft industrial unit at Buckley in Flintshire to manufacture medical and commercial refrigeration units.

The investment, supported by business finance from the Welsh Government, will create 50 new manufacturing jobs over the next year and recruitment will get underway immediately.

As well as manufacturing electrical heating appliances, Glen Dimplex holds significant market positions in domestic appliances, cooling, ventilation, and renewable energy solution industries worldwide.

Mark Abbott, managing director of Glen Dimplex Professional Appliances and its leading medical refrigeration brand, Lec Medical, said: “As well as enabling us to consolidate our manufacturing base in the UK, this new facility will enable us to capitalise on new and lucrative business opportunities. It’s exciting times all round.

“Our new production facility also places us right at the heart of a manufacturing hub, enabling us to better serve our UK and International client base. As such, our customers will benefit from the opening of this new factory as we can provide them with a much enhanced service.”

Headquartered in Ireland, the company has built up a collection of prominent appliance brands including Dimplex, Stoves, New World, Belling, Lec, Redring Xpelair, Goblin, Roberts Radio and others since its founding in 1973.

With an annual turnover of €1.5bn, the group employs 10,000 people globally, with operations in North America, Germany, Holland, Japan, Poland, Belgium, France, China, Australia and Scandinavia.

The new Welsh facility will form part of the company’s professional appliances division which supplies refrigeration units for hospitals, pharmacies and laboratories.

First Minister Carwyn Jones met with Glen Dimplex founder and owner Martin Naughton at the headquarter offices in Dublin during a visit in November 2013.

Economy Minister, Edwina Hart said: “Glen Dimplex’s decision to expand to Buckley is great news for the area. I am very pleased that we have been able to work with the company to secure this project in Wales.

“It fits well with our aspirations to attract new inward investment companies, especially in the manufacturing sector which is the focus of the nearby Deeside Enterprise Zone.”

The landlord Whitley Estates was advised by commercial agents Legat Owen. Glen Dimplex will be hiring for a wide variety of roles ranging from production operatives to facilities maintenance.