LG Electronics (LG) is introducing the latest addition to its second-generation LG SIGNATURE lineup, the new Washer-Dryer with Heat Pump, at IFA 2023. Leveraging LG’s advanced heat pump technology, the new, space-efficient appliance delivers an effective washing and drying performance, gentle clothing care and an unparalleled one-stop laundry experience.
The stylish 27-inch Washer-Dryer with Heat Pump features LG SIGNATURE’s seamless, elegant design, and boasts ample room for getting clothes clean and dry with a 25-kg washing capacity, and 13-kg for drying. A genuine space-saver with a large capacity, LG’s washer-dryer also integrates the innovative TWINWash™ feature, a small washer located below the main drum that’s ideal for cleaning delicates or daily workout gear. The ability to wash and dry makes the company’s new all-in-one model especially suitable for homes and apartments where space is at a premium, and responds to the call from many consumers for a laundry solution that saves both time and space.
A one-stop laundry solution, the LG SIGNATURE Washer-Dryer streamlines the user experience, providing intuitive ‘single touch’ control. Its AI-powered laundry and drying course detects fabric types and load size, as well as the presence of residual moisture, automatically applying the optimal settings for the best washing and drying results. Conveniently, the drying process begins as soon as the washing cycle has concluded, reducing operation time. This level of automation means users can spend less time doing the laundry and more time doing the things they love.
LG’s innovative, new appliance employs the company’s own inverter heat pump drying module to significantly reduce drying times and maximize energy efficiency. And thanks to 6 Motion™ AI Direct Drive technology, the washer-dryer also intelligently optimizes drying performance and minimizes fabric damage for each and every load.
The company’s new combination washer and dryer further enhances ease of use with a range of thoughtfully applied smart features. The appliance’s smart touch door and voice recognition capabilities, for example, allow users to turn on the machine and open its door with practically no effort at all. They can also use voice commands to set the washing or drying cycle, while the washing machine itself can verbally update users on the status of their laundry. Moreover, the LG SIGNATURE Washer-Dryer’s bright, seven-inch LCD display provides easy control of features and settings, and gives users access to any new cycles they’ve downloaded via the ThinQ app.
“The LG SIGNATURE Washer-Dryer with Heat Pump is an advanced, all-in-one package offering space efficiency and time-saving automation together with a top-notch performance,” said Lyu Jae-cheol, president of LG Electronics Home Appliance & Air Solution Company. “Aligned with LG SIGNATURE’s new brand theme, ‘Live beyond.’, which is all about presenting solutions that help consumers live their ideal life, we will continue to introduce innovations that go beyond expectations and make everyday life more convenient.”
LG will be showcasing its latest home appliances, including the new second-generation LG SIGNATURE Washer-Dryer with Heat Pump, at its exhibition booth (Hall 18, Messe Berlin) at IFA 2023 in Berlin, Germany, from September 1-5.
Whirlpool have unveiled the new St. Joseph Technology centre
Whirlpool have unveiled the new St. Joseph Technology Center located in St. Joseph, Michigan.
The $60+ million project is part of a three-phase plan to redesign an iconic research and development facility that has been home to a century of appliance innovations.
“In 1911, the first electric washing machines were built here in St. Joseph, Michigan, and we continue to grow that legacy with the investment in this new, state-of-the-art technology center,” said Whirlpool Corp. chairman and CEO, Marc Bitzer at the event.
The celebration was attended by several elected officials including Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer and U.S. Representative Bill Huizenga,
Hairer UK new CEO
David Meyerowitz, CEO of Haier UK & Ireland, has announced he will retire he has spent 33 years at the company.
Mr Meyerowitz will move to a new Strategic Advisor, UK & Ireland role to support the transition of a new Managing Director UK & Ireland which will be Neil Tunstall.
LG Smart Cottage
LG Electronics (LG) is set to unveil its housing solution, LG Smart Cottage, at IFA 2023. The Smart Cottage is a compact, prefabricated home incorporating LG’s cutting-edge heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) and energy solutions, as well as its newest smart home appliances and services. Blending premium appliances and convenient services with a space constructed using the latest in modular housing technologies and techniques, LG Smart Cottage introduces a new paradigm in residential living.
Designed with sustainability in mind, and aligned with LG’s vision of a Better Life for All, the Smart Cottage features a two-story, studio-style layout that provides a functional, convenient living environment and maximum space efficiency. The modular home, which has a small footprint yet boasts all the appliances and facilities one could need, can be easily transported and placed in the desired location. The innovative, high-efficiency LG kitchen, living and air solutions installed in LG Smart Cottage include the WashTower Compact, QuadWash™ dishwasher, various built-in kitchen appliances, a water purifier and the Therma V™ Monobloc air-to-water heat pump (AWHP). In addition to delivering year-around indoor comfort while using less power than a conventional heating and cooling system, LG’s energy-saving AWHP can provide a reliable supply of hot water via connection to the 200-liter-capacity Integrated Water Tank (IWT).
GE Tennessee investment
GE appliance announce a new $34 million investment in Tennessee that strengthens their American manufacturing operations and creates more good jobs — making GE Appliances and our Monogram Refrigeration facility the largest industrial employer in McNairy County.
With this investment, GE appliance add 150 new jobs and enhance our production facility with the additional space and equipment needed to build the Monogram® and Café™ brand integrated bottom-freezer refrigerators.
Samsung Launches Less Microfiber™ Filter that Moves Towards Protecting Oceans from Laundry Plastics
Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. today announced the launch of the new Less Microfiber™ Filter, an external washing machine filter designed to significantly reduce plastic microfiber emissions during laundry cycles. Designed with inspiration from apparel maker Patagonia and expertise from the global ocean conservation organisation Ocean Wise, the filter builds on the success of last year’s Less Microfiber™ Cycle to substantially cut microplastics and enable sustainable laundry washing that is both effective and effortless. The new filter is now available in Korea and the U.K., and will roll out to other countries in the third quarter.
“With microplastics emissions to our oceans continuing to increase and regulations being strengthened in many countries, as well as microplastics becoming a growing health concern for people everywhere, Samsung worked with Ocean Wise and Patagonia to engineer technology to help prevent the release of microplastics from our daily life,” said Moohyung Lee, Executive Vice President and Head of R&D Team of Digital Appliances Business at Samsung Electronics. “With innovations like the Less Microfiber™ Filter and Cycle, Samsung is helping to enable Everyday Sustainability in a wider array of products and making eco-conscious daily practices second nature in the home.”Samsung’s proprietary Ecobubble™ technology. By using bubbles to help dissolve and absorb detergent, less heat and energy is required to wash clothes, resulting in reduced abrasion.
The Less Microfiber™ Filter takes this a step further, preventing up to 98%[2] of microplastics released during laundry from escaping into the ocean if used as specified, equivalent to eight 500ml plastic bottles per year[3] when used four times a week. In addition, to help more customers get involved in cutting microplastic emissions, the Less Microfiber™ Filter has a mountable design style that allows it to be used with standard washing machine models, demonstrating the company’s dedication to long-term sustainability and helping customers move towards embrace sustainability at home. To verify the technology’s efficacy and its features, both Cycle and the Filter were independently evaluated by Ocean Wise using a peer-reviewed microfiber shedding test protocol at the marine organisation’s state-of-the-art lab in Vancouver, Canada.
Ultimate Products reveals record revenues and earnings, driven by online surge
In an unaudited trading update for the year to July 31, 2023, today, the company, which owns a number of homeware brands including Salter and Beldray, unveiled an eight per cent boost in turnover and earnings before interest, tax depreciation and amortisation (EBITDA).
Sales hit £166.3m, up from £154.2m the previous year, while unaudited adjusted EBITDA was £20.2m, compared with £18.8m in 2022, which was in line with market expectations of £20.1m.
Unaudited pre-tax profits of £16.8m, up six per cent, were also in line with market expectations of £16.8m.
The group said it experienced exceptional growth in its online division, where revenues were up 64% year-on-year, together with an improved sales mix.
Revenue growth in the period was achieved with no overall price inflation helping to keep the group’s branded homeware products at prices which are attractive and affordable to consumers. Growth accelerated as the year progressed with second half revenues increasing 15% year-on-year.
At the year end, the group had a net bank debt of £14.8m, down from £24.3m in 2022, which represents a net bank debt/adjusted EBITDA ratio of 0.7x (FY22: 1.3x).
As announced on July 17, 2023, the improved net debt performance is due to ongoing improvements in working capital management and the phasing of trading during the second half of the year.
Current trading for fiscal year 2024 is in line with market expectations
Wilfa at IFA
Wilfa introduce new product developments at IFA exerbition
SKYWORTH teamed up with BMW design company Designworks to design the BM Series
Skyworth showcased a captivating range of BM Series products, in collaboration with Designworks, a BMW Group Company The BM Series extends beyond televisions, including home appliances like the SRM-500WP refrigerator and washing machines. The SRM-500WP boasts meticulous partitioning for optimal storage convenience, ensuring that different types of items stay fresh for extended periods.. Additionally, the refrigerator doors are designed with real leather from BMW, giving them a warm and cozy touch. The washing machines, BM58 and BM55, two types for different preferences, exhibit the dynamic illuminated logos seen in BMW vehicles and incorporate high-end central control panels. The appliances’ aesthetics and functionality reflect SKYWORTH’s dedication to providing the best possible user experience across a range of products
LG universal UP kit
LG Electronics (LG) will unveil its new ‘Universal UP Kit’ at IFA 2023. A collection of innovative home appliance accessories and add-ons embracing universal design and made from recycled materials, the LG Universal UP Kit has been crafted to enhance usability for individuals facing physical challenges, exemplifying LG’s vision of a more inclusive and sustainable future. Customers can seamlessly integrate Universal UP Kit products into their existing LG home appliances so that the whole item does not need to be replaced, elevating user experience without the need to upgrade to the latest models.
Universal UP’s Easy Handle Kit comes with detachable handles for the door and detergent drawer for LG’s washer. The handles have been designed to facilitate accessibility for users with diminished manual dexterity or wrist strength to grasp the washer’s pocket handles. The kit also offers high-contrast color options created to accommodate the conditions such as amblyopia.
Other aid kits from the Universal UP portfolio include the Assistant Kit. This detachable, wheeled strut that redistributes the weight of LG’s CordZero stick vacuum, offering enhanced control and maneuverability. The Easy Hanger Kit introduces a long handle with a circular grip to the Styler’s clothes hangers, allowing wheelchair users to easily place them on the Moving Hanger system at the top of LG’s clothing care cabinet. Additionally, LG will introduce the Rotate Shelf Kit to increase the usability of the refrigerator’s shelves and the Easy Nozzle Kit, which attaches to the water purifier, and elevates accessibility through height- and distance adjustability. The water purifier can also be upgraded for those with visual impairments by adding the Silicon Cover with Braille.
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