Amazon’s takeover of vacuum cleaner maker iRobot is set to be blocked by the European Union’s competition watchdog,
It’s a blow to the tech giant, which was previously given the all-clear for the purchase by the UK government’s competition watchdog.
The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) found that its place in the UK market was “modest” and that it already faced several significant rivals.
Amazon declined to comment.
The online giant moved to buy iRobot, maker of the Roomba cleaner, in August 2022 in a takeover deal set to cost $1.7bn (£1.4bn).
Tineco brand new countertop smart oven
Tineco is expanding its kitchen collection with the Oveni One smart oven.
The all-new countertop appliance features a touchscreen and integrated app that offers hundreds of built-in recipes, a range of cooking options, and automatic maintenance and troubleshooting.
Whirlpool named UK Top Employer for the seventh time running
Whirlpool EMEA (Europe, Middle East and Africa) has been named Top Employer UK 2024 for the seventh consecutive year, with an outstanding score of 87.4%Concrete actions include the formation of the Executive Inclusion & Diversity Council and the establishment of voluntary Employee Resource Groups, such as the EMEA Women’s Network, Young Professional Network, and EMEA Pride Network. These initiatives underscore Whirlpool’s commitment to cultivating a workplace that embraces differences and thrives on inclusivity.
Top Employers Institute is the global authority for the certification of excellence in People Practices. It has certified more than 2,300 organizations in 122 countries/regions. These certified Top Employers positively impact the lives of over 9 million employees globally. This year, the recognition has been conferred upon 1,286 countries worldwide
LG is introducing the WashCombo
LG is introducing the WashCombo™ All-in-One Washer/Dryer – the newest addition to its line of advanced laundry solutions – in the United States. This new product revolutionizes the laundry experience as a time-saving appliance that boasts high efficiency, bringing us closer to the dream of a Zero Labor Home.The WashCombo seamlessly integrates a washer and dryer into a single, space-friendly appliance. Saving time and simplifying the entire laundry process, LG’s all-in-one runs a complete wash-and-dry cycle in under two hours, with no need to transfer clothes from one appliance to another.1 And thanks to its compact, ventless design with standard 120v plug, the innovative laundry solution offers outstanding installation flexibility and ensures the ideal use of your precious indoor spaceFeaturing LG’s renowned Inverter HeatPump™ technology and Direct Drive Motor, the WashCombo delivers a quiet performance while maximizing efficiency, using up to 60 percent less energy than a vented model.2 Equipped with built-in sensors and AI technology, it can detect fabric texture, soil level and load size, then automatically select the best settings (washing and drying motions, temperatures and more) to provide advanced fabric care and outstanding laundry results. The WashCombo also boasts a 5.0-cubic-foot capacity, so that it can handle larger loads – even a bulky king-size comforter.LG’s latest washer/dryer also presents convenient control with ThinQ™ technology. The ThinQ app offers solutions to potential issues, preventing product misuse and enabling easy maintenance. Through AI Speaker Connectivity, the app also lets you monitor and remotely control your products by simply commanding Amazon Alexa or Google Assistant with your voice. What’s more, you can download additional cycles and access Smart Diagnosis and customer support4 through the app, enhancing the overall user experience and making life – and laundry – much easier.
With LG’s groundbreaking product, you can bid “farewell” to the hassles of laundry past and say “hello” to a brand-new era of efficient
Eureka Introduces the J20 Robot Vacuum
Eureka, a century-old leader in home cleaning solutions, celebrated its 115th anniversary with a significant presence at this year’s CES. In a momentous launch event, Eureka unveiled its innovative cleaning solutions, including the groundbreaking Eureka J20 robotic vacuum and the powerful Eureka OmniVerseTM multi-function vacuum. These products signify the brand’s new era of technological advancement and commitment to modern home cleaning solutions
Eureka J20, which will redefine the robotic vacuum market. The J20’s innovative RollRenewTM Mopping System utilizes a cycling belt mop and dual water tank system to ensure the mop always uses fresh water while cleaning. This system contrasts with conventional robots that typically don’t have a mechanism for removing dirty water while cleaning, making the J20 a game-changer in robotic floor cleaning. The cutting-edge mopping technology enables the J20 to tackle tough, dried-on stains with ease, such as red wine, tomato sauce, and coffee spills.
In addition to its advanced mopping capabilities, the Eureka J20 boasts a powerful 8000Pa suction, adept at picking up fine dust and larger debris.
The J20’s user experience is further enhanced by its all-in-one base station, which combines several functionalities such as completely automatic dust-tank emptying, mop washing, mop drying, dirty water collection, clean water refilling, and detergent adding. Furthermore, an integrated ventilation system with a built-in fan ensures odor control to maintain the fresh and clean environment of your home.
The highly anticipated Eureka J20 robotic vacuum will hit the market in April 2024
Hanneck steps down as CEO of KBSA
Uwe Hanneck has stepped down from his role as chief executive of the KBB retailers association the KBSA.
Hanneck joined the KBSA as chief executive in 2015 and is said to have steered the association through a period of substantial growth, with its retail membership having increased by 74% he provided members with valuable support through lobbying the Government on important issues.
Prior to joining the KBSA, Hanneck had previously been CEO at BSH UK
Haier still n°1 in the world for household appliance
Haier brand , for the fifteenth consecutive year, has been recognized as the number one brand in the world in the large household appliances sector by Euromonitor International, According to the annual report published by Euromonitor International, Haier has once again demonstrated an unrivaled ability to innovate and adapt to consumers’ changing needs, anticipating their desires and meeting their expectations.
Haier has achieved a notable milestone in the global large appliance market, securing first place in sales of refrigerators, washing machines, freezers and wine cellars. In particular, the brand has been the first brand in the world for refrigeration appliances for 16 consecutive years, the first for domestic laundry for 15 years, the first for wine cellars for 14 years and for freezer solutions for 13 consecutive years.
Electrolux Group announced its second science-based climate target
Electrolux announced that it has set a new science-based climate target to reduce greenhouse gas emissions in products and operations in support of the Paris climate agreement. The new target comes after the Group achieved its previous science-based target three years ahead of plan. “We’re very proud – says Electrolux Group CEO Jonas Samuelson – to have our second science-based climate target approved at the end of 2023 by the Science Based Targets initiative after achieving our first science-based target three years ahead of plan. We’re focused on keeping up our momentum to drive climate action throughout our value chain”. The new target aims to reduce the company’s direct and indirect emissions resulting from its own operations (scope 1 and 2) by 85% and to reduce the Group’s absolute scope 3 emissions (use of sold products, materials, transport of products and business travel) by 42% between 2021 and 2030. The target is aligned with the Paris climate agreement, which aims to keep the global temperature rise within 1.5°C this century to avoid the most severe impacts from climate change. Electrolux Group was one of the first 100 companies in the world to set an ambitious climate target approved by the Science Based Targets initiative in 2018. With the new scope 1 and 2 target, the Group will achieve a 97% emission reduction in operations by 2030 compared with 2015. “The new science-based target – explains Elena Breda, Chief Technology and Sustainability Officer at Electrolux Group – will bring us close to zero emissions in operations by 2030, despite the challenging global economic outlook and some manufacturing processes to be addressed together with our suppliers. As approximately 85% of the global climate impact of an appliance is generated when it is in use, therefore by offering resource and energy efficient products is where we can have the greatest positive climate y and our scope 3 target supports our work on this
New CEO of Copreci
Copreci appointed Javier García San Martín as the new CEO of the cooperative. Until this new role he was Operations and Production director at Ulma Forge Solutions. He worked also as manager in the mechanical design department of Ikerlan Technology Center, and held various positions at Fagor Electrodomésticos. “I am very excited – Javier García San Martín commented –, I am aware that it is a very important challenge, socially and business-wise, and I am willing to work hard so that we all feel part of this project”.
Electrolux factory in Brazil, recently celebrated 25th anniversary
Electrolux factory in Manaus, Brazil, recently celebrated its 25th anniversary. After it first started out producing window air conditioners in 1998, the factory has reached several important milestones during this time thanks to the hard work and dedication of the team.
In 2000, the factory started manufacturing microwave ovens and last year celebrated the production of 25 million microwaves. In 2021, it also became one of the first of our plants in Latin America to achieve Zero Waste to Landfill certification, meaning that less than 1% of its waste is sent to landfill.
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