Shannon Blakely rejoins Whirlpool

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 Wins 2023 Luxe RED Award

-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-iRobot: the EU Antitrust

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

Liebherr refrigerators win the iF DESIGN Award.

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).

Miele cares about sustainability

Miele teamed up with sustainability champions across the world to share knowledge, inspiration and successes. ‘Stories from our only home’ with Norbert Niederkofler is the first in a series of films that aim to inspire change. Discover how and why the 3-Star Michelin Chef has redesigned his menu and his restaurant from the ground up.

Want to learn more about sustainability at Miele? Take a look at this: https://www.miele.com/c/sustainability-3359.htm

Average material composition of large home appliances

Steel plays a vital role in the construction of large home appliances. From refrigerators to washing machines, steel provides strength, durability, and stability helping to keep home appliances running smoothly each day

https://statreport2022.applia-europe.eu/pillar/1/average-material-composition-of-large-home-appliances