The Swedish appliance brand is expanding its interior appliance portfolio with an award-winning compact wine cooling drawer, aptly named Dometic DrawBar.
With a five bottle capacity and integrated design, this patent pending innovative product will be available in the European market in Q4 of 2022, the company says.
According to Dometic, DrawBar is a new home appliance that offers the functionality of a full-size wine cooler in an elegant compact design.
The range of products by Changhong includes 5G eco-friendly household appliances, as well as Mini LED TVs, air conditioners, refrigerators and washing machines. Changhong is considered to be a specialist in the fields of the internet of things (IoT), artificial intelligence (AI), big data and 5G segments, areas of expertise which inform the company’s production of smart household appliances.
Standout household appliances from Changhong include the Eva model air conditioner, apparently the first in the world that can support multiple languages as well as offline voice control. Changhong says the device “promises a better interactive experience with its support for eight languages alongside voice activation even in locales with no internet access.”
There is also the Dazzle UVC air conditioner, which uses a dual LED lamp, as well as a non-scale antiviral filter. Said filter works to disrupt bacteria, reportedly reaching 99.2% sterilisation. The air conditioner offers a high temperature of 58°C, in addition to self-cleaning and mould removal features.
The company’s updated Space Pro refrigerator is another key takeaway from the range. The Space Pro Refrigerator offers 3D double curved glass doors, along with GLS integrated technology. With a slick build that does not take up much floor space, the refrigerator also can reportedly activate the water molecules in the food that is stored in order preserve their freshness.
Along with its household appliances, Changhong also revealed its latest curved screen monitor and commercial display screens
Gree Electric Appliances and Haier Smart Home, two leading Chinese white goods makers, both logged decent profit in the first three quarters despite a slump in the overall market.
Gree reported a 17 percent jump in net profit in the first nine months from the same period a year ago to CNY18.3 billion (USD2.5 billion), while revenue advanced 6.8 percent to CNY147.5 billion (USD20.3 billion), according to the Zhuhai, southern Guangdong province-based company’s latest financial report released yesterday.
Haier posted a 17.3 percent gain in net profit over the period to CNY11.7 billion (USD1.6 billion) while revenue surged 8.9 percent to CNY184.7 billion (USD25.3 billion), the Qingdao, eastern Shandong province-based company said the same day.
This is despite China’s home appliance market slumping 6.1 percent in the nine months ended Sept. 30 year on year to CNY510.3 billion (USD70.4 billion), according to Beijing-based market research agency All View Cloud. The sales of major home appliances such as refrigerators, air conditioners and washing machines have tumbled while that of emerging products such as cleaning robots and dishwashers have picked up.
Haier was able to increase its share of the global market in the first three quarters by improving its overseas market layout through more new high-end brands, it said. The company’s continuous digitization has improved the user experience and operational efficiency, enabling steady growth despite a tricky external environment.
Gree’s profit growth was boosted by the acquisition of a 30 percent stake in Zhejiang DunAn Artificial Environment, a core component supplier for air conditioners, earlier this year. Dun’An’s net profit doubled in the first three quarters year on year to CNY702 million (USD96.6 million).
But other major home appliance manufacturers are seeing growth stall. Midea Group’s net profit climbed 4.3 percent over the same period to CNY24.5 billion (USD3.3 billion) while revenue gained 3.4 percent to CNY271.8 billion (USD37.3 billion), the Foshan, Guangdong province-headquartered company said on Oct. 28.
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Office for Product Safety and Standards (OPSS) has intervened to ensure that more than 66,000 dangerous Belling, New World and Stoves gas cookers which pose a carbon monoxide poisoning risk will be made safe through a modification programme.
Parent company Glen Dimplex Home Appliances (GDHA) has agreed to visit every home containing the affected cookers, to implement a technical modification to the appliance so that operation of the gas grill is safe. The company is required to contact all affected users. Information about the models and consumer advice are available on the company’s websites:
OPSS analysed product safety data which revealed certain models of Glen Dimplex gas cookers with a separate gas grill have an inherent carbon monoxide risk putting consumers in danger. Affected cookers do not comply with the General Product Safety Regulations 2005 and the Gas Appliances (Enforcement) and Miscellaneous Amendments Regulations 2018.
Until their cookers are made safe, GDHA and OPSS are advising those using the affected models to ensure they always leave the grill door open when in operation.
Office for Product Safety and Standards Chief Executive Graham Russell said:
“The government’s top priority is to ensure the safety of the British public. Glen Dimplex has agreed to undertake this modification programme following our investigation. OPSS will monitor the programme to ensure it is carried out successfully. Until their products are made safe, we would urge users to ensure the door is always kept open when the grill is in operation.”
Polti has enriched its range of irons with two new models: “La Vaporella” XT120C and XM84C. There are two distinctive characteristics in common: the first one is the 10-year guarantee on the boiler with patented “No calc longlife Boiler” technology, which prevents the negative effects of limescale for a longer life of the iron and without maintenance. The other distinctive feature is the multidirectional rounded plate (patented) with 360° Fluid curve technology, designed to iron more easily and comfortably. The new models boast the ECO function, which allows water and energy savings. Other pluses of these appliances are: 6 preset programs that automatically combine temperature and steam power, Steam Pulse function that allows the steam to come out automatically at regular intervals, without having to press a button, unlimited steam autonomy, auto switch-off, removable tank, LED with indicators on the handle etc. Both models are ready to use in just 2 minutes.
The new agreement is on a rolling four-year basis, rather than the previous fixed-term arrangement due to end in March 2023.
Russell Hobbs is a British heritage brand for which Ultimate Products has had the licence for cookware lines since 2011. The current Russell Hobbs offering spans a range of non-electrical kitchen and laundry products designed to help with chores in the kitchen and beyond.
In FY22, Ultimate Products generated unaudited revenues of £20.2 million under the Russell Hobbs trademark, representing 13.1% of its total revenue for the period. Following the group’s acquisition of Salter Brands in July 2021, Russell Hobbs is the only licence agreement which Ultimate Products operates.
The Funky appliance company announced they are to enter the air fryer market next year launching a new 5.5L Funky Air Fryer in Q2 2023
Gaggenau launch their new multi function warming drawer With an even heat distribution of up to 80 °C, the warming drawer is perfect for slow cooking. With the slow cooking program, you can prepare your food effortlessly – whether you want to enjoy a perfectly cooked roast or want to keep a prepared meal warm for as long as you like. The warming drawer is also useful for many other tasks: letting dough rise, drying herbs and fruit, defrosting frozen food, melting chocolate or preparing yoghurt yourself. In addition, the warming drawer conveniently brings plates and cups to the right temperature or offers storage space for kitchen appliances and oven accessories. The hygienic glass surface is easy to clean.
Elica grows thanks to Nikolatesla and engines
The success of the new hob and motors compensates for the weakness of OEM demand and allows us to forecast a positive year end in terms of turnover and margins.
The success of the new hob and motors compensates for the weakness of OEM demand and allows us to forecast a positive year end in terms of turnover and margins.
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Elica grows thanks to Nikolatesla and engines
Giulio Cocci_ Chief Executive Officer of Elica SpA
Elica spa grows despite the “significant slowdown in demand”. In the first 9 months of 2022, revenues increased by 3% to 419 million euros and the EBIT margin increased by 2.8% to 25.6 million (6% of turnover) obtained despite increases of 50 million in costs. The net result is therefore close to 16 million: this is 32% more than in the corresponding period of 2021.
The engines fly and the NikolaTesla range grows
Sales of own brands are growing (+ 6%) and the motors segment is flying (+ 22% to 95 million) driven, in particular by the heating segment and by the consolidation of EMC and CPS, now merged into EMC Fime srl, acquired on 2 July 2021, which contributed € 19 million in the first nine months of 2022.
In the cooking segment, the decline in OEM demand was offset by the growth of NikolaTesla cooker hobs which today represent around 16% of the Cooking turnover and recorded a CAGR of + 40% compared to the first nine months of 2020.
