SMART HOME MARKET IN ITALY GROWS BY 29%

2021 the Smart Home market in Italy recorded a high growth rate (+ 29%) compared to 2020 and reaching a share of 650 million euros (11 € / inhabitant). According to the research on the Smart Home of the Internet of Things Observatory of the School of Management of the Politecnico di Milano, household appliances lead the market with a share of 21% (135 million euros) and a growth rate of + 35%, thanks to a gradual expansion of the offer and sales boom of some types of small household appliances such as robot vacuum cleaners and air purifiers.

GE APPLIANCES NEW WASHING MACHINES

General Electric Appliances has just unveiled its newest models of washers and dryers, and one pair of laundry day heroes is equipped with Amazon Alexa

The GE Profile washers and dryers, announced during this year’s Kitchen and Bath Industry Show, include front load units and top load units, the latter of which, called the Top Load 900, includes the first washing machine to have a built-in voice assistant, Amazon Alexa.

So what exactly can Alexa do for your laundry? You can tell it to set your machine for specific fabrics or adjust the settings — pretty much anything you could do by hand. What can’t Alexa do? Well, you’ll still have to separate the clothing yourself, put the clothes into the machine yourself, and transfer everything to the dryer yourself.

Besides the voice assistant shtick, the washer and dryer are packed with other features to hopefully make laundry day suck less. The washer uses SmartDispense technology, which basically means you can pour up to 50 ounces of detergent into the washer and let it dispense how ever much detergent it needs for each load. To reduce water usage, the washing machine can detect soil and detergent levels in the wash to more efficiently clean while using less waterThe front-loading washer and dryer, called the Front Load 950, announced during the event don’t have Amazon Alexa built into them, but they do feature advancements in cleaning. The washing machine has customized stain removal technology that’s able to treat up 40 types of stains, and you can even get notifications about your laundry on your phone.

The washer’s gasket, dispenser and draining system have Microban Antimicrobial Technology so odor-causing bacteria doesn’t grow over time. And if you have a small enough wash load, the washing machine can wash and dry the entire load without the need to transfer things to the dryer.

The Top Load 900, the washer and dryer with Amazon Alexa, will be available in June 2022in the USA 🇺🇸

Haier UK NEW BUILT-IN RANGE

Haier announce the UK launch of their exciting brand new Built-in range of appliances. “From Cooking to Amazing” the HAIER Built -in connected cooking range will be unveiled for the first time at KBB, @ NEC between 6th – 9th March. Haier will host a live cooking event, including a special guest appearance from a well-known TV celebrity. As well as showcasing new range of connected ovens, hobs & hoods, there will also be an opportunity to see some hi-tech integrated and freestanding laundry and cooling appliances.

LG Signature

Lg Electronics unveiled its Signature Kitchen Suite built-in french door refrigerator at KBIS 2022. Characterized by flexibility, precise temperature control and optimal user experience, the 48-inch wide French-Door refrigerator is the latest addition to LG’s premium built-in kitchen appliance brand.

The model is equipped with convertible drawer offering a wide temperature range of -21 to 5 degrees Celsius and five tailored storage settings for different items and different user needs including chilled wine, fridge/deli, beverage, freezer, meats and seafood. The versatile Signature Fit™ integrated sesign allows for proud – with the front set forward – or flush installation with the surrounding cabinetry. The model is available in stainless steel and panel-ready options.

Moreover it is Energy Star® certified for its conservative usage of electricity and employs lower Global Warming Potential (GWP) R600A Iso-Butane refrigerant to reduce environmental impact without sacrificing performance.

Glen Dimplex acquired SmarterDM

Glen Dimplex, the heating and industrial group controlled by the Naughton family, has bought a UK software business for an undisclosed sum.

The Dublin-headquartered company last week acquired SmarterDM, a Reading company that specialises in systems to help hotels and other large businesses minimise their energy consumption by using software and other technology to control heating.

The deal, which brings a team of 15 software engineers into Glen Dimplex’s orbit, is part of the Irish group’s attempt to reposition itself as a supplier of electrified heating systems to help businesses transition towards more sustainable practices.

Glen Dimplex, which recently negotiated a debt facility with the European Investment Bank (EIB) to help it fund new acquisitions,

Bosch virtual tool

Bosch introduce the new
Kitchen Package Builder – a virtual tool designed to help you easily envision what Bosch appliances will look like in the kitchen. You can select appliances, customize cabinetry and change kitchen layouts through the interactive tool. To start designing your dream space, visit https://www.bosch-home.com/us/kitchen-planning-resources/