Fhiaba, Italian producer of high-quality refrigerators, freezers and wine cabinets, has taken a new factory into use next to its existing factory, so that it can meet the enormously increased demand for its products! Fhiaba, Italian producer of high-quality refrigerator, freezer and wine cabinets, has opened a new factory next to its existing factory, so that it can meet the enormously increased demand for its products! This allows them to still deliver within 8-10 weeks, ” says Peter Schutte enthusiastically.
Fhiaba offers so many different models that an unlimited amount of combinations is possible. By placing different cooling devices next to each other, you can compose your ideal cooling wall yourself.
The refrigerators and wine cabinets are made in the northeast of Italy and are made of very high quality stainless steel (AISI 304).
According to customs data, in 2021, the annual export volume of China’s home appliance industry exceeded the US$100 billion mark for the first time, reaching US$104.4 billion, a year-on-year increase of 24.7%.
UK-based sustainable wellness brand, Suri, has designed an innovative, eco-friendly electric toothbrush to help combat the carbon footprint of oral care.
Made primarily from plant-based and recyclable materials – bamboo primarily – the new Sustainable Sonic Toothbrush promises “a superior clean with minimal impact on the environment”.
According to the brand, although sales in bamboo manual toothbrushes continue to grow, to date, there hasn’t been an eco-alternative for the thousands of electric toothbrush users in the UK.
Each year, global disposal rates of toothbrushes amount to four billion and almost all models are not recyclable in municipal recycling streams, Suri says. While electric models are proven to help consumers achieve a better clean, reducing plaque by 21% and gingivitis by 11% (Cochrane Review, 2014), unfortunately, they have the worst carbon footprint compared with other toothbrushes.
And although household electrical appliances are small, they make up 2% of landfill waste, and it is estimated that they contribute to 70% of the pollution on land and in water.
Built with a right to repair in mind, the Sustainable Sonic Toothbrush features an aluminium handle and plant-based heads. Unlike other electric models, the body can be easily dismantled for recycling or repair when sent back, the company says.
A lifetime guarantee under a subscription plan also covers the replacement of brush heads every one to three months, as well as free maintenance. Suri provides mail-back recycling for all their products to ensure that none of its brushes ends up in landfills or oceans.
In addition, a long-lasting rechargeable battery powers the toothbrush for 30-plus days between charges, and sonic technology delivers 33,000 brush movements per minute, providing an eco-friendly approach to healthier teeth, a brighter smile, and a clean conscience, the company adds.
Short for “sustainable rituals”, Suri is the brainchild of co-founders Gyve Safavi and Mark Rushmore. The duo spent years working for the multinational personal care and hygiene conglomerate P&G. Harnessing their wealth of experience, Safavi and Rushmore decided it was time to help tackle the industry’s environmental impact through sustainable innovation.
The duo say they are committed to using as many recyclable and biodegradable materials as possible on all of their products while running their business with a net positive environmental impact.
The SURI electric toothbrush is available for pre-order now via the company’s website and will be released in early spring 2022.
LG Electronics which have become the world’s top white goods supplier will make investments nearly $700 million to increase white goods production this year.
According to LG Electronics’ annual report released Wednesday, it churned out more than 10 million units of each fridges, washers, and air-conditioners in 2021, the record high output for each. Their mixed sales last year recorded 20.9 trillion won ($17.1 billion), more than 3.7 trillion won from a year ago.
The utilization rate at its fridge factory recorded 126.1 percent after the manufacturing unit produced more than eleven million units, above its initial annual production capacity of 9,137,000 units. The utilization rate of its washer and air-conditioner factories reached 106.8 percent and 110.4 percent, respectively.
The factories stayed overworked despite more than one challenges such as chip shortages and higher raw material prices.
Although the corporation published a record-high of 74.7 trillion won in sales last year, its operating profit diminished 1.1 percent on year to 3.86 trillion won due to the higher costs in logistics and raw materials, including steel, resin, and copper that make up core materials in appliance production.
To meet the strong demand for the refrigerators, washers and air-conditioners, LG Electronics will invest 851.9 billion won in its home appliance & air solution (H&A) division to ramp up output, as well as 688.1 billion won and 313.1 billion won in home entertainment (HE) division and vehicle component solutions (VS) division, respectively.
LG is joining other tech heavyweights in halting Russian sales following that country’s invasion of Ukraine. The company said in a statement it was “suspending” all product shipments to Russia. The firm didn’t say how long this would last, but noted it would keep a “close watch” on the situation. LG is “deeply concerned” about everyone’s welfare and “committed” to humanitarian relief, according to the notice
Owners of a certain type of microwave oven AEG have had a device that no longer works for over two weeks. Due to a wrong software update, the microwave thinks it is a steam oven. It already went wrong on March 2. “An employee manually entered a wrong number somewhere, causing an incorrect update. As a result, all combi microwaves of this type no longer work in the Benelux,” says a spokesperson for the umbrella company Electrolux.
The combi microwave, the AEG KMK968000T, suddenly thinks it is a steam oven due to the wrong software update. Users get an error message when selecting a program, making the device unusable. The spokesperson cannot say how many combi microwaves are involved.
Electrolux has been trying to resolve the issue remotely for the past two weeks but has been unsuccessful. The ovens can no longer connect to Wi-Fi due to the wrong software update, so a new update cannot be performed.
The problem must therefore be solved on location, the spokesperson confirms. “We are currently in the process of informing our customers about this. We will call them to make an appointment, so that service technicians can come by to perform the update on site.”
The appointment is “of course” free, says the spokesperson. “It’s a very awkward situation and it’s annoying that it has to take so long
Samsung Electronics’ Bespoke line of home appliances offers products that reflect the evolving lifestyle of consumers worldwide, marrying Samsung’s advanced technologies with customizable aesthetics. This year, Samsung has added limited-edition panel art in collaboration with the artist Alex Proba to its collection of exclusive Bespoke designs. The panels are on display at Samsung 837 in New York and the flagship Samsung Electronics store in Seoul, and limited editions are available for purchase in the U.S.
Proba is the founder of Brooklyn and Portland-based design studio StudioPROBA. Proba’s partnership with Samsung began when she was invited to design a room in Samsung’s product experience space, Samsung 837. Located in New York’s Meatpacking district, Samsung 837 is a showroom where visitors can enjoy interactive experiences including virtual reality exhibitions, music performances and design installations such as the Bespoke My Home stages where Proba’s projects were first displayed.
Our Bespoke collaborations serve as a gateway for exploring aspirational design, transforming standard home appliances into art – said MH Bu, Head of Design Team, Digital Appliances, Samsung Electronics -. It’s always exciting partnering with artists to see what their creativity will bring to the Bespoke line and how it can reimagine home designs around the world.
Elica BoD approved 2021 Consolidated Results. “For Elica, 2021 was a record year with an important growth. We are ready to build an exciting future”. Commented Stefania Santarelli – Elica CFO.
The new facility in Sriperumbudur, near Chennai., spread over 22 acres, will have a capacity to produce 8 million compressor units a year, which will be expanded in the future. Compressors produced at the plant will be used in refrigerators that Samsung manufactures in India and also be exported.
