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
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
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
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
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
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.
Liebherr new for 2022/3
The following are some facts about Liebherr new freestanding appliances:
- 183 different models: 98 combinations, 43 refrigerators, and 42 freezers comprise the range in 2022 and 2023.
- Seven Finishes: The new product range comes in different finishes such as White, GlassWhite, Beige, SteelFinish, StainlessSteel, BlackSteel, and StoneGrey finishes.
- Energy Label Class A in our RBa4250 refrigerator occupies the best energy efficiency class.
- All appliances are connected: Either ready from the factory or can be upgraded via the SmartDeviceBox accessory.
- Up to 8 kg Ice storage Capacity in the new IceTower (available in selected models).
- 28 prizes: The series has received 9 iF Awards and 19 Red Dot Awards for outstanding design.https://home.liebherr.com
AO sales fall
AO.com has posted a fall in sales and said it would focus on cash generation in turbulent market conditions.
AO reported that its core UK business had been “resilient” amid a tough trading environment, while its German division suffered.
Defy Solar Hybrid Appliances
Congratulations to Defy Appliances! With its game-changing Solar Hybrid products, Defy has been awarded Certificates of Excellence in the category of “Marketing to Consumers (New Product)” at the 2022 Africa SABRE Awards, one of the world’s most prestigious communications awards.
Defy has found a way to reduce energy consumption, all the while maintaining continuity in functionality. Defy’s All-New Solar Hybrid Range uses one simple solar panel that will power the entire fridge or freezer for up to 36 hours with no batteries or converters. During the day, the unit runs completely off the sun’s energy and as the sun sets, the internal mechanism will switch back to the electrical grid allowing the unit to run efficiently. Having daytime stable energy, powered by the sun, will reduce energy consumption and the carbon footprint of coal-supplied electricity
Miele new Uk showroom
Miele opened their new Miele store at Bluewater in Kent, its their 4th with Abingdon London, Edinburgh in the UK – Get the full Miele experience of our craftsmanship and sustainability first hand from the expert Miele team below
