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Neato Personalizes Home Cleaning with Two New Robot Vacuums

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Neato Robotics, a leader in intelligent robots for the home, today announces the launch of two new robot vacuums. The Botvac D4 and D6 Connected join our flagship Botvac D7 Connected, revamping our product line-up head to toe.

The Botvac D4 Connected offers uncompromising quality and experience while delivering tremendous value. It’s one of the few robots at this price point to feature LaserSmart™ mapping and navigation for industry leading cleaning coverage. This intelligent robot comes with virtual No-Go Lines, a feature which till now only existed on our flagship robot. No-Go lines lets you tell your robot where not to go, putting you in full control of your robot. Plus, we’ve improved battery life and charging. Botvac D4 offers 33% more battery than its predecessor. And we’ve added Quick Boost Charging, which allows the robot to calculate how much power it needs to finish its cleaning run and top up accordingly. By understanding your home’s environment, this robot delivers a great personalized and more efficient clean.

The Botvac D6 Connected takes the robot experience up a notch. If you have a pet, you’ll love the extra perks that Botvac D6 offers. The core brush which is up to 70% larger than most round robots has been upgraded. Have an extra tough spot, switch on Turbo mode which increases suction and makes the brush rotate faster kicking up more dirt and pet hair. Let’s not forget the ultra-performance filter that traps all the dust and allergens your pets track in. Add in the side brush for an extra close clean along walls, you get an incredible clean. From its premium brushed metal finish, the Botvac D6 Connected also features Multiple Floor Plans with No-Go Lines. Meaning that if you have two or three levels in your home you can create an exclusive floor plan for each, offering consumers more freedom and flexibility to create a more personal cleaning plan for their home.

Neato CEO Matt Petersen, comments, “At Neato, we believe in the notion of personalized cleaning. That every person, in every home, lives life in unique and distinctive ways. This is why we design products that adapt to them. Our new Botvac D4 and D6 Connected are proof of this belief. These are products which will grow with the customer through software updates, answering to their needs. Neato was created to transform and with this launch our product portfolio is truly innovating for the future to offer a personalized cleaning experience.”

Today, Botvac D7 Connected is also evolving, with the introduction of Zone Cleaning. With Zone Cleaning, you can now target those trouble areas in your home more frequently. Make a zone for the dinner table, and take care of all those crumbs that fall to the floor. You can create your zones on the Neato app, with a few swipes. Then select that zone when you want it cleaned, giving more freedom and control over how you clean your home. The Neato Zone Cleaning feature will be available this Fall for new and existing Botvac D7 Connected owners.

Availability and Pricing
Neato Botvac D4 Connected is listed at a suggested retail price of (499 USD / 5499 SEK / 529 EURO / 479 GBP). Neato Botvac D6 Connected is listed at a suggested retail price of (699 USD / 7499 SEK / 729 EURO / 649 GBP). Both models are available from 31st August 2018 online and rolling out to retail partners in North America and Europe in September 2018.

Botvac D7 Connected is listed at a suggested retail price point of 799 USD / 8999 SEK / 899 EURO/ 799 GBP and available both online and in retail partners in North America and Europe. As a bonus to our Botvac D3 and D5 Connected consumers, we will give you access to features like No-Go Lines and Quick Boost in a software update later this Autumn.

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Partnership between Henkel and ECOVACS ROBOTICS

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ECOVACS ROBOTICS and Henkel , one of the leading manufacturers of detergents and home cleaning solutions, announce a strategic partnership that has enabled them to develop a high quality liquid detergent designed exclusively for DEEBOT OZMO vacuum cleaner and floor cleaning robots.

Practicality and digitization are among the main trends that influence consumer behavior in the cleaning sector. Thanks to our partnership with ECOVACS, we want to use our experience to support and further develop the growing market for home robots -, says Nuria Ribe , Head of International Marketing for Henkel’s Home Care division. – The professional cleaning product we developed offers a specialized solution for ECOVACS domestic robots that will give customers exceptional results “.

We are pleased to have found at Henkel a partner with internal cleaning brands indispensable in the daily life of many of our customers. Together, we have created a practical product that improves the already excellent cleaning performance of our OZMOTM technology and brings a clean smell into the house , “explains Andreas Wahlich , General Manager Europe of ECOVACS ROBOTICS.

The innovative OZMOTM cleaning technology, available for the DEEBOT OZMO 930, PRO930, OZMO Slim10, OZMO 900, OZMO 920 and OZMO 950 models, allows single-stage suction and washing. A study has shown that this technology can remove 99% of the harmful bacteria present on the soil. The water tank ensures efficient cleaning of the floors and the amount of water that escapes can be manually controlled by the application depending on the degree of dirt and the surface to be cleaned.

Mass Layoff Affecting 800 Workers in Electrolux Jászberény Plant

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Electrolux will downsize the production of vacuum cleaners and refrigerators in Jászberény, Hungary. The decision will impact about 800 employees. At the same time, the company has announced it will invest EUR 100 million for automation and digitalization in its Nyíregyháza plant, also in Hungary. In reaction to the announcement, the Finance Ministry has said that it keeps a close eye on the fate of the employees.

Electrolux announced in January that it would significantly reorganize its production to improve efficiency. As a result of the overview, the company has decided the closure of the Jászberény plant.

Electrolux Group aims to boost competitiveness by outsourcing current vacuum cleaner production in Jászberény to external partners during 2020, the company announced. Outsourcing the production of vacuum cleaners, chest freezers, and combi-top refrigeration products currently produced in the plant, will impact approximately 800 Electrolux employees.

In the announcement, Managing Director Electrolux Lehel Hungary Sándor Gönczy, said they recognized the restructuring of their operations in Jászberény would be challenging for many of their people.

“We are proud of their expertise and achievements, and our main concern now is to support our impacted colleagues.”

“We are going to approach the local works council, and we trust that we’ll be able to reach socially mindful and fair solutions for our employees,” added Gönczy.

There has been no mass layoff of similar amplitude yet this year in Hungary, and in fact, according to the National Public Employment Services data for July, the number of people affected by collective layoffs did not exceed 800 in any given month, mfor.hu reports. The unemployment rate could increase by up to 10% in the county due to the decision.

After the company announced the downsizing, the Finance Ministry has said that it is closely monitoring the fate of employees of the Electrolux plant in Jászbereny as well as examining the immediate relocation of workers affected by the layoff.

The Electrolux Group also announced on Tuesday a planned investment of approximately EUR 100 million in its Nyíregyháza refrigeration production plant between 2020 and 2023. This is the largest Electrolux manufacturing investment in Hungary since the company started its operations in Hungary in 1991.

The Electrolux Group’s refrigeration manufacturing operations will focus on high-end categories, such as built-in and combi-bottom appliances that are in increasing demand by consumers across Europe.

Miele Cordless Vacuum Cleaner Triflex HX1 – Powerful removable battery, up to 120 minutes running time

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Miele cordless vacuum cleaner Triflex HX1 is available in three model variants and five colors.
The 3-in-1 concept makes thevacuum cleaner a true all-rounder. The “heart” is the PowerUnit, consisting of motor unit, battery and dust box, which can be converted in a few seconds. If the PowerUnit is mounted directly under the handle, you can easily get under the furniture or, when removing the electric brush, you can also suck on the ceiling. If, on the other hand, it is in the lower area, the center of gravity shifts accordingly – this is the best position to be able to suck even large areas effortlessly. In this setting, the Triflex can stand on its own. To remove crumbs on the breakfast table or in the car, the solo operation of the PowerUnit is ideal.

Miele cordless vacuum cleaner Triflex HX1
The necessary energy is provided by a lithium-ion battery from German premium manufacturer Varta, which is equipped with seven high-performance cells. This allows the teat to reach a running time of up to 60 minutes. With the Multi Floor XXL electric brush and the second performance level – which is recommended for normal soiling – can be cleaned in about 30 minutes up to 125 square meters. The top-of-the-range Triflex HX1 Pro comes with a second rechargeable battery as standard, increasing battery life by up to 120 minutes.
The device can be inserted with the PowerUnit in the upper or lower area in the enclosed wall bracket. Anyone who does not find suitable space or would like to avoid drill holes can set the vacuum cleaner upright without a bracket and insert the charging cable directly into the device. If a socket is missing at the place of storage, the battery can instead be charged separately, ie independent of the device and also without a wall bracket.
The Miele vacuum cleaner Triflex HX1 draws its suction power for carpet and hard floors from the proven Vortex technology.Thorough cleaning on all floor coverings is ensured by the 28 centimeter wide Multi Floor XXL brush with an electrically operated brush roller. It automatically recognizes the ground and adjusts the power automatically. For the HX1 Cat & Dog and HX1 Pro models, the electric brush is also equipped with LED light (BrilliantLight).
The three-stage filter system ensures hygienic emptying and clean exhaust air. The coarse dirt accumulates in the dust container, while the finer particles remain in the fine dust filter. When emptying, the Twist2open mechanism ensures that the dirt just falls out. The integrated Hygiene Lifetime Filter for particularly clean air does not need to be changed or maintained throughout the life of the device. The HEPA Lifetime Filter in the Triflex Cat & Dog and in the Pro filters even the finest allergens from the soaked indoor air.
Five color options are available: Lotus white, graphite gray and ruby red for the basic version, Infinity gray pearl finish for the top model HX1 Pro and Obsidian black for the HX1 Cat & Dog, which also has an Electro Compact hand brush, the upholstered furniture or car seats light and reliable from animal hair and Lint freed.
All models are equipped as standard with suction brush, crevice nozzle and upholstery nozzle. Electro Compact hand brush, additional battery and charging cradle are also available as aftermarket accessories.

Technical data Miele cordless vacuum cleaner Triflex HX1:
Cordless 3-in-1 hand vacuum cleaner without dust bag
Cleaning performance vortex technology
3 filter stages
Extra wide electric brush Multi Floor XXL, automatic flooring detection
Replaceable lithium-ion battery, 25.2 volts, 7 high-performance cells
Runtime (depending on model) up to 60 or 120 minutes in the first performance level with the PowerUnit solo; up to 30 or 60 minutes in the second power stage with electric brush; up to 14 or 28 minutes in the maximum power level with electric brush
Area performance up to 125 m² or up to 250 m²
4 hours charging time
0.5 liter dust container volume
Exhaust air filter Hygiene Lifetime, maintenance-free
Exhaust air filter HEPA Lifetime, maintenance-free (depending on model)
170 watts motor power + 50 watts
Power regulation via three-stage slider
Electric suction
Electric suction brush with BrilliantLight (depending on model)
Detached parking and parking function
Integrated accessories (suction brush, upholstery nozzle, crevice nozzle)
Weight 3.7 kg (including suction tube and electric brush Multifloor XXL)
The Miele Cordless Vacuum Cleaner Triflex HX1 will be available from November 2019,

Eurovac

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ECOVACS ROBOTICS announced the launch of the brand in Italy and presented the leading products and innovative solutions for the smart home: from Smart Navi 3.0 mapping and navigation technology, based on laser mapping, to OZMO washing technology to recent AIVI artificial intelligence technology.

The event was attended by Andreas Wahlich, EU General Manager and Julia Söns, Marketing Communications Manager along with the local Italian team represented by Simone Gambarato (Regional Sales Rep) and Matilde Mancon (Country Marketing Coordinator).