Schulthess partner PlanetCare has developed an effective microfiber filter that catches microplastics that are otherwise washed out with our clothes in the washing machine. A great thing! Each filter comes with reusable cartridges that are replaced and remanufactured. If you buy a Schulthess machine now, you can order the filter at the same time. But every machine can also be equipped with it afterwards.
Frasers has upped its stake in AO World and Currys as it continues its acquisition spree.
The Mike Ashley owned group raised its holdings in the Bolton-based online electrical retailer for the third time this month to 22.2% from 21.3%.
It also lifted its shareholdings in Currys to 10.4%, which it said last week was part of a “strategic investment” as it looks to increase its “foothold in the electricals industry”.
Smeg Group and DOLCE&GABBANA announce the new Blu Mediterraneo collection The new Blu Mediterraneo collection will be available at Dolce&Gabbana Casa boutiques and Smeg stores,
Trade distributor PJH announced a 7-figure success from the first 12 months of their distribution agreement with high-end appliance manufacturer offering the full Miele range of over 250 product SKUs from stock through the PJH Partners Portal and with a Free Next-Day Delivery option.
Once collected, recycled plastic from homeappliances can end up being used in a number of sectors:
🚜 Agricultural: 1.6%
🚗 Automotive: 33.1%
🏗️ Construction: 9.8%
💪 Durable goods: 9.0%
💻 EEE: 6.3%
🚢 Export: 18.4%
🔄 Other: 21.9%
More information https://statreport2022.applia-europe.eu/pillar/1/routes-of-recycled-plastic
Shannon Blakely is rejoining Whirlpool Corporation as vice president of North America brand marketing. She will be responsible for all aspects of marketing, from strategy to execution, for the company’s brands across the North America region. Blakely will also oversee WoW Studios, Whirlpool Corporation’s in-house creative and advertising agency, as well as the company’s consumer insights team.This is Blakely’s second tenure at Whirlpool Corporation, where she held roles of increasing responsibility throughout the brand organization until her departure in 2019.,
-Hestan – the brand celebrated for bringing the award-winning innovations of its commercial appliances to the residential kitchen – is excited to announce that the Smart Gas Dual Fuel Range has earned a 2023 Luxe RED (Residential Excellence in Design) Award under the Kitchen: Range product category.
The Smart Gas Dual Fuel Range offers technology that automatically regulates temperature to the exact degree for precise gas cooking, removing the guesswork of the standard low, medium and high temperature settings. With Bluetooth® technology and patented embedded culinary sensors, the Smart Gas burner and Hestan Smart Pan automatically adjust the flame level and maintain the target temperature for precision control and results. The range’s AccuKnob™ controls temperatures from 100 to 500 degrees Fahrenheit in 25-degree increments through an industry-first touch screen with a built-in, full-color TFT LCD display. The range also maintains its high-performance dual-flow burner system for significant turndown capability—from high BTU performance to low, continuous simmer—as well as its convection oven with PureVection™ technology, to optimize heat and air circulation for exceptional baking, broiling and roasting. The Smart Gas Range is available in a 36” model and Hestan’s 12 signature color options, including a classic stainless steel finish.
Amazon’s $1.7 billion acquisition of iRobot is subject to an antitrust investigation by the European Union. iRobot which first introduced its Roomba robot vacuum cleaner in 2002 is of interest to Amazon which is already on the market with its products and which could integrate iRobots with the popular Alexa voice assistant.
The British antitrust recently examined the agreement giving its go-ahead but the European Commission’s investigation risks further postponing the effects of the acquisition. The preliminary investigation will conclude in early July, the Antitrust could carry out a supplementary investigation and ask for another 4 months. Amazon announced the deal in August 2022
Midea Electric Egypt officially opens their newest factory.l
The Factory will produce washing machines for the Laundry Division with the first products rolling off the line later this year. With more factories being set up Egypt is fast becoming an essential component of Midea global supply chain network.
Liebherr refrigerators win the iF DESIGN Award.
Liebherr is the first manufacturer to offer built-in appliances that can be automatically opened and closed up to 115 degrees. This innovative feature AutoDoor is not only convenient – it also offers a noble design added value: Because it is possible to design a modern and completely hands-free.
The innovative AutoDoor development from Liebherr has now been rewarded with the iF Design Award in the kitchen product categories
The AutoDoor function is available for four built-in units, including the SIFNAe5188 freezer and three built-in refrigerators for different niche heights: IRBAd 4170 (122 cm), IRBAd 5171 and IRBAd 5190 (both 178cm).
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