WHIRLPOOL CORPORATION NAMED TO 2023 DOW JONES SUSTAINABILITY

Whirlpool Corporation announced that it has been named to the 2023 Dow Jones Sustainability World Index (DJSI) in recognition of the company’s dedication to responsible and ethical business practices. This marks the second consecutive year Whirlpool Corp. has been named to the World Index. The company is also on the North America Index for the 17th year.

“For 112 years we have held ourselves to the highest ethical standards in our business operations, and we are proud of our long history of purposeful innovation, sustainable operations and local community engagement,” said Marc Bitzer, chairman and CEO of Whirlpool Corporation. “Receiving this recognition once again validates the efforts of our thousands of employees and their dedication to our vision of improving life at home.”Whirlpool Corp. advanced its environmental, social and governance (ESG) strategy, reaching Zero Waste to Landfill (ZWtL) gold or platinum level at 100% of its large global manufacturing sites in 2022, a goal set in 2012.

In a statement, the company explained that Zero Waste to Landfill is part of the company’s ongoing commitment to World Class Manufacturing, the foundation for the company’s sustainable manufacturing journey. Whirlpool Corp. continues to invest in plant efficiency and waste reduction by working closely with recycling and sustainability organizations to find new, innovative ways to eliminate waste and contribute to the circular economy.

Whirlpool India

Whirlpool of India led the domestic appliance market in India with net sales of about 62 billion Indian rupees as of December 2022. It was closely followed by Crompton Greaves and Electronics Mart India at 58 and 54.5 billion rupees respectively. Both Crompton Greaves and Electronics Mart India are Indian companies.

Whirlpool of India

Whirlpool of India Limited is one of the leading manufacturers of major home appliances in India, headquartered in Gurugram. It is a subsidiary of the Whirlpool Corporation from USA. It has three manufacturing facilities in India, located in Faridabad, Pondicherry, and Pune. It primarily manufactures and sells refrigerators, washing machines, air conditioners, microwave, and other small appliances. Its main competitors in the major appliances segment are Korean electronics companies, Samsung, and LG. In the small appliances segment, it also faces competition from Indian manufacturers.

Refrigerator market in India

In 2022, LG was the leader in the Indian refrigerator market with more than 30 percent of the market share. Whirlpool ranked the third following Samsung. It was estimated that the market size of refrigerators was around 9.7 billion U.S. dollars during the same year. The prospect of this segment is of great potential in India, especially considering the increasingly hot summers due to global climate change

AirO from Baraldi

AirO’ technology by Baraldi
Wall by Baraldi is equipped with the AirO’ module, which uses plasma technology to enrich the air with negative ions that are beneficial for health. So bad odors can be quickly eliminated from the kitchen and, leaving the device in operation for a few hours, it is also possible to break down viruses, bacteria, mould, spores and fungi by up to 99.5%. AirO’ is designed to last over 45,000 hours without the need for maintenance. Furthermore, it is independent of the main flow of the suction motor and can therefore be activated only when needed. In addition, it has a timer that allows to turn off the purification function after 1 or 24 hours. Wall is available in black or stainless steel colors and features 4 speeds (including intensive mode), high power and low consumption LEDs and electronic control panel. The hood, filtering or aspirating, has an automatic switch-off function, indicators for cleaning and replacing filters, and a washable multi-layer aluminum grease filter.

New President and CEO of Miele USA

Miele is proud to announce the appointment of Søren Rye as the new President and CEO of Miele USA. Søren succeeds Jan Heck, who after 24 years with Miele, has decided to leave to pursue new opportunities. The entire Executive Board would like to thank Jan very much for his achievements and contribution.

Søren has been leading the Nordic and Baltic regions for Miele over the past 7+ years. He will officially join Miele USA in January 2024 and will be responsible for leading both Miele USA and Miele Mexico.

Gorenje washing machine top marks

Gorenje washing machine manufactured in Velenje (Slovenia), has received a rating of 92.9% or “very good” in the testing of the German consumer magazine ETM Testmagazin. The tested washing machine represents our latest Advanced+ line, which we introduced to the market in June 2023. The machine is equipped with the latest functions and reflects more than 60 years of accumulated expertise in the art of manufacturing washing machines from the factory in Velenje.

In ETM Testmagazin, Gorenje washing machine was singled out and rated high due to its exceptional design, washing and spinning performance, as well as simplified control panel and program management. It was described as a “modern and powerful washing machine with many extras. The new WPNA 84ATSWIFI3 washing machine from Gorenje is an example of a modern model that offers great washing flexibility and will also appeal to younger consumers looking for a washing machine with a powerful wash and spin function and a lot of comfort.”

Test review (in German language) you can read here: https://lnkd.in/eNty4AQY

German appliance maker Miele selects Alabama for its first U.S. factory

Governor Kay Ivey announced Thursday that Miele, the world’s leading manufacturer of premium domestic appliances, has selected Opelika as the location for a U.S. manufacturing hub that will employ hundreds of workers.

Germany-based Miele is launching a long-term growth project in the East Alabama city that ultimately will create several hundred jobs and see the company build a major production facility serving multiple business units as its U.S. business expands.

“Miele is one the world’s most iconic brands, and we’re thrilled to have this great company select Alabama as the home for its first U.S. manufacturing facility,” said Governor Ivey. “Miele is a wonderful addition to our state’s business community, and I look forward to the day when its new Opelika facility is turning out first-class ‘Made in USA’ appliances coming from Alabama.”

Initially, Miele plans to occupy an existing facility in Opelika to jump start production of appliances, creating over 150 jobs by 2026. In Phase II of the growth project, Miele plans to build a large facility that will serve as the company’s major U.S. production center, creating an additional workforce by 2030

Haier France launched a new made in France range

Haier France presented a selection of new built-in products from its three brands (Haier, Candy, Rosières). The emphasis was particularly placed on Rosières, an expert cooking brand. In the spotlight, the new “Paul Bocuse” cooktops but also the “Collection Française”, a new range of cooktops made in FranceHaier presented the new products of its three brands – Candy, its accessible “smart” brand, Haier, its premium brand and Rosières, its expert cooking brand. As for Candy and Haier, the innovations presented in September at the IFA in Berlin were once again on display. But this event which took place in France was above all a perfect opportunity to focus on Rosières.

Johanna Rochman, Marketing and Communication Director at Haier France, points out to us how Rosières enjoys a special aura among professionals and consumers alike. “This brand has very strong values around authenticity, quality, reliability; it’s consumer feedback,” she explains. “What we seek to transmit in the brand’s DNA is conviviality, sharing, bistronomy, the warmth of life and good times around the kitchen. This is what we tried to convey on this stand.”Modernized vintage cooking ranges
This is why the group wanted to give a facelift to Rosières products while retaining its values and characteristics. “We are going to preserve this vintage aspect and build on this heritage while bringing a touch of modernity” comments Johanna Rochman. Cooking ranges are a good example of this.

The reissue of the Paul Bocuse cooking piano also takes pride of place on the group’s stand. The model presented, released in September, is a 90 cm reference equipped with two ovens – one of 70 L in pulsed heat with catalytic cleaning, and the second in smooth enamel, with natural convection, of 45 L. It is equipped a rotisserie – a very popular accessory but neglected by many brands according to Pascale Cordier, Manager of built-in products at Haier. As a reminder, these devices are manufactured in Italy, in Elba, in a factory specializing in cooking ranges bought by the group.
The models from the Paul Bocuse collection are available in modern colors – black, burgundy, cream and gray. In addition to this range, there will also be stainless steel versions, in different formats, including 60 cm models. At the beginning of 2024, Rosières will market a 120 cm reference which will use the original (with two ovens of 60 cm each). Several variations are also offered in terms of equipment, including gas and induction cooktops, etc. with various possibilities for customization and modularity.French Collection”: cooktops made in France
Until now, the group’s brand cooktops were produced in Turkey or Asia. Haier wanted to provide Rosières with a locally manufactured range, the French Collection. “Beyond the brand and the French heritage that we could communicate to the consumer, we wanted to offer a capsule collection in which this could be expressed in a very concrete and pragmatic way through the product” explains Pascale Ropemaker.
These hobs are distinguished by a matte gold screen printing, which provides “a warmer, more friendly appearance”. The range consists of models of different dimensions: 60 cm (ref RIEFS644SCA) and 70 cm wide (ref RIFS744SCA). They feature one Full Zone flexible zone or two, with automatic container detection technology. In addition, the VaryChef function allows you to automatically change the power level by simply moving the container on the table, for example to boil, simmer…
The French Collection is currently being launched. It will soon be available at Darty and Boulanger as well as in the network of kitchen designers. Please note that this range is completed by a perimeter suction hood (reference RDSV985PN

New cooking products from the group’s new factory
If Rosières was the star of the stand, all the group’s brands were represented, with a strong focus on cooking. And for good reason, all the new ovens presented by the group at the EspritMeuble show, whatever the brand, have one thing in common: they come from the new cooking factory which opened in Turkey in 2023. They are the first productions coming from this industrial platform. “This brand new factory will produce all ovens, whether those from Candy, Rosières or Haier. We keep the current factory; its vocation is to increase our production capacities to achieve our objectives in terms of market share” explains Pascale Cordier, who develops all of these devices in collaboration with her European colleagues.

Tower Elite Air fryer

Tower’s new Elite Air Fryer collection is coming soon, Crafted from high quality steel for durability, the grey colouring and chrome accents ensure all appliances in the range perfectly complement modern and traditional décor, adding a feeling of elegance to any kitchen. ◾Elite Dual Basket Vortx Air Fryer has two 5.2L baskets for a 10.4L ◾Elite Air Fryer Oven with Steam Cooking ◾Elite Air Fryer Pizza Oven

BSH reduced CO2

Since September 1, 2023, BSH has been using CO2-reduced stainless steel for dishwasher manufacturing, marking the first time ever for such usage.

At the production site in Dillingen (Germany), BSH utilize partially CO2-reduced stainless steel sourced from our partner, Aperam. This stainless steel has a footprint that is up to 47 percent lower than conventional stainless steel, emphasizing their ambition to achieve the corporate targets in the area of sustainability. By 2030, BSH aims to reduce the indirect CO2 footprint (Scope 3) by 15 percent in absolute terms compared to 2018, despite growthTo achieve this, we are mainly employing two strategies.
On the one hand, they offer our consumers particularly energy-efficient products that enable them to save energy and therefore money at home.
Additionally, BSH increasingly focusing on production materials that have a smaller carbon footprint. That’s why we are pleased that we’re working with Aperam to advance the decarbonization of our value chain. Already since 2020, we have been developing and manufacturing CO2-neutral (Scope 1&2) at all our sites worldwide