Haier TOP INNOVATION CHOICE AWARD 2022

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Awarding ceremony of Indonesia “TOP INNOVATION CHOICE AWARD 2022” was held online. AQUA washing machine won this award for bacteriostatic technology.The “TOP INNOVATION CHOICE AWARD” is held to recognize brands that have successfully innovated products and services and is well known in the field of innovation.

There were hundreds of companies and brands participated in the awards and were evaluated in three areas: innovative ideas, innovative strengths, and innovative differentiation. According to the final selection, AQUA washing machine Super Wash Series finally stood out and won the award.The main reason why AQUA washing machine won the award is that it meets the needs of users for health care scenes in special periods. With the escalation of consumption and the impact of the global epidemic, people’s awareness of laundry has improved from “clean” in the past to a new level of “healthy”.
Super Wash Series has a variety of health modes such as ultraviolet sterilization, high-temperature sterilization and air washing sterilization, and has passed VDE certification. It is confirmed that the sterilization rate is higher than 99.99%, which can ensure the health of the whole family. At the same time, the super large drum diameter of 525mm can prevent the clothes from wrinkling and tangling. The intelligent delivery system iterates intelligent washing and care solutions for users.All along, the functional iteration and technological innovation of products have been the endogenous driving force for the growth of AQUA washing machine market. AQUA Indonesia ranked the Top3 in the sales share of all categories of washing machines in Q1, with double-digit growth of drum washing machines. In the future, AQUA Indonesia will consistently adhere to the user needs and  constantly break industry boundaries and comprehensively lead users’ healthy lifestyle.

LG India Eyes 30% Growth in Home Appliances Business in 2022

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LG, which as of now has 33% share of the overall industry in India, is looking at right around 30% this year,The company recently unveiled a new lineup of home appliances, which starts from Rs 15,000 and goes up to Rs 2 lakh. It includes new refrigerators, AI-based washing machines, wearable air purifier, water purifiers and a range of charcoal microwaves.

Rowenta cordless vacuum

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The X-Ô vacuum cleaner of Rowenta was awarded with the GIFAM Prize for responsible consumption. The model is the first cordless canister vacuum cleaner and combines the best of both worlds: the power of a canister vacuum cleaner with the maneuverability of a cordless upright vacuum cleaner, while maintaining silence and agility.

Equipped with the Rowenta Digital Force motor and the Silent Block, the X-Ô delivers a power of 230 AW, suitable for all types of waste and floors, and emits only 69 dB in Boost position (and 61 dB in Eco position).

Its powerful removable battery allows to vacuum up to 1h30 in ECO position (up to 2h40 depending on the model) for a 140 m² surface. Its 4 main wheels and 54 mini side wheels allow a 360° use and the “Flex” technology to reach the most difficult places. In addition X-Ô is 100% traceable and its spare parts are available for 15 years

LG Record Revenue

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LG Electronics Records Highest Quarterly Revenue in Company History

The LG Home Appliance & Air Solution Company generated first-quarter sales of Ksh 766.13 billion with an operating profit of Ksh 43.01 billion. Sales increased 18.8 per cent from the same quarter last year, recording the business unit’s highest quarterly revenue. Stable growth was driven largely by strong performance in premium appliances and new categories such as hygiene products applied with steam technology. The appliance business expects to see continued growth by expanding overseas sales in new appliance categories.

Midea Group

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Midea Group published the 2021 annual report. Despite the pandemic’s numerous hurdles, we still achieved RMB29 billion in net profit, a YoY increase of 5.5%. The total revenue grew 20.2% in 2021, reaching an all-time high of RMB343.4 billion.

Electrolux wins iF Design Awards for products that help consumers achieve a better home environment

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Electrolux Group has won prestigious iF Design Awards for an air purifier and stick vacuum cleaner that help improve wellbeing in the home.The Electrolux UltimateHome series is a 2-in-1 dehumidifier and air purifier that provides an optimum humidity level and improved air quality for an uninterrupted sleep. Since 9 out of 10 people live in areas with air pollution, consumers are increasingly aware of how indoor air quality and climate can affect health and wellbeing. Urban consumers seek “clean and fresh” solutions, and multi-functional products save on floor space while creating healthier living conditions.

This product earned above-average scores by the international jury in all five criteria: idea, differentiation, form, function and impact. These refer to the product’s relevance, novelty, design for the target group, ease of use, and sustainability.

The 800/8000 series focuses on bringing effortless performance into the cordless pistol stick segment. The design enables balanced weight and its sculpted ergonomic handle and telescopic tube make it a consumer-centric product. The 800/8000 is designed to fit into the user’s home and adapt to a variety of cleaning needs. The modular design makes upgradability, repairability and recyclability simpler and more sustainable.

The jury gave this product high scores for form, impact and function, meaning it demonstrates design excellence, is easy to use, and serves society and sustainability.

Rangemaster Classic 90FX

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The new Rangemaster Classic 90 FX has a wealth of features, including a large capacity multifunction oven with energy saving panel, vast flex cooker offers a generously sized 114-litre multifunction oven with easy-clean enamelled interiors. For smaller meals when the full oven is not required, the handy energy saving panel can be used to divide the oven cavity in half. With the panel in place, only the right-hand side of the cavity is heated, which not only saves energy, but also turns the left-hand side into a plate warming space. When not in use, the panel can be stored in the full-width drawer below the cookerible hob space and full width storage drawer.Complete with teppanyaki griddle as standard, the gas hob has five burners – including a powerful multi-ring burner – to suit all pan sizes, while the durable cast iron pan supports are dishwasher safe for easy cleaning.
The new Classic FX 90 is available now. For more information, please visit www.rangemaster.co.uk.

Caple compact wine cooler

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New compact wine cooler by Caple, the Wi159, has been designed for those who are looking for super-quiet, high-performance appliances coupled with style. 

The Wi159 operates at just 39dB and features ultra-modern display controls. The wine cabinet also accommodates one temperature zone, which makes them ideal for those who still want to ensure the perfect pour from a perfectly stored bottle of wine when kitchen space comes at a premium

The appliance features Caple’s signature no-frost compressor cooling technology to maintain a consistent temperature and fan-circulated cool air for even temperature distribution. 

Switchable UV/heat-free white LED lighting provides users with versatility, while a stainless-steel square handle, wooden bottle rack, sleek touch controls and a white LED display add instant style.

It measures 145mm (width) by 547mm (depth) by 820-885mm (height) and comes with an adjustable height to fit a 100-150mm kitchen furniture plinth with reversible doors for easy installation. Air ventilation is through the plinth grille and the model is vibration-free

Ultimate Products

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Ultimate Products, own a number of leading homeware brands including Beldray and Salter,

In the six months ending on January 31, the company’s revenue increased by 13.7 per cent, or £10.3m, to £85.7m. 

This was due to underlying growth and the acquisition of Salter in July 2021.

The company’s success comes despite the challenges of the pandemic and a global shipping crisis.

Record results for BSH group

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BSH Hausgeräte GmbH (BSH) achieved its highest-ever turnover in the 55 years of its existence for the second consecutive year. In the 2021 fiscal year, BSH generated turnover of €15.6 billion, or a year-over-year increase of over 12%.

News of the record results have come at the same time as an announcement by group CEO and Chairwoman, Carla Kriwet, that she would be leaving the company for personal reasons. Her departure on April 30, 2022, was, she said, in order to continue her professional career outside the Bosch Group.

BSH grew its turnover sharply in all regions in the 2021 fiscal year. The manufacturer benefited from global demand for high-quality home appliances, its strong global brand portfolio, and innovative digital services for consumers.

BSH remains the undisputed market leader in the Europe region, growing its turnover by 9% last year. In particular, it recorded good growth in the major Western European markets, such as Germany, the United Kingdom, France, Spain and Italy, as well as Northern Europe and Turkey.

BSH increased its turnover in the Americas (USA and Canada) by a strong 23%.

BSH posted an 18% year-over-year increase in turnover for the Asia-Pacific/Africa region as a whole. BSH was able to grow its turnover by 17% year-over-year in the Chinese market, the largest in the region. BSH remains the leading non-Chinese home appliance manufacturer in China.

The strongest turnover driver in the 2021 fiscal year was the Refrigeration product category, which posted a year-over-year growth of 20%, followed by the product category Cooking (ovens +14%, cooktops and ventilation +13%). Turnover in Laundry Care grew by 9%. Dish Care grew its turnover by 7%. Small appliances (consumer products), such as automatic coffee machines, food processors and vacuum cleaners, also performed positively, growing by 9%.

BSH’s Customer Service, which has won multiple awards, likewise increased its turnover by 4% year-over-year. The approximately 15,000 BSH customer service staff and their service partners continued supporting consumers in some 50 countries without interruption in the second year of the coronavirus pandemic.

growing its local development centres in China, Egypt and Mexico, and with its expanded and new production facilities in those regions, BSH is underscoring its aim to place a stronger focus on addressing the specific needs of consumers in different markets. At the same time, regional production reduces transport routes and supply chains, thus making a major contribution to decreasing CO2 emissions.

Research and development spending in 2021 rose by €47m to €755m, or 5% of the total turnover. The focus moving forward will remain on consumer-centric innovations, IoT solutions, digitalisation of the entire value chain, and establishing a functioning circular economy.
BSH’s development and production operations at all its locations worldwide have been carbon-neutral since 2020. Since September 2021, BSH has procured green steel from Salzgitter AG with a 66% lower carbon footprint to manufacture washing machines at its Polish plant in Łódź. In addition, BSH also aims for all of its locations to be completely supplied with green electricity by 2030.

BSH increasingly uses recycled materials to produce new appliances – its target is for the home appliances it makes to contain a minimum of 25% recycled materials by 2025. That percentage is to be at least doubled to 50% by 2030. At the same time, BSH set the goal of increasing the proportion of recyclable materials contained in its appliances to at least 80% by 2025 and at least 95% by 2030.

BSH continues to invest in new business models, such as the “Refurbished” pilot project recently launched in Austria. For the first time, professionally refurbished Bosch washing machines are offered for sale along with a manufacturer’s warranty. In addition, consumers have been able to lease home appliances in Germany and the Netherlands under the subscription model of BlueMovement since 2021. The sharing model WeWash was launched in 2016 and offers residents in large condominiums in Germany and Austria the option of booking a washing machine by app and cashless payment for each washing cycle.