i-Wall wins the Red Dot Awards 2021

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The i-Wall dispensing system , produced by the Sicilian brand Zerica, won a Red Dot Awards 2021 both in the general category and in the one dedicated to Smart Products . i-Wallis able to guarantee fresh, sparkling water and pure environment at any time of the day, both to drink and to use for the preparation of meals or beverages, in total safety. It is an extremely simple and silent system, and is capable of adapting to any 60 cm kitchen module. Its extreme functionality also allows you to fill large-format jugs and bottles with filter and cylinder that can be changed in total autonomy. Maximum customization, such as the possibility to choose the carbonation level, or the internet connection to manage and monitor the system remotely, also from the point of view of assistance in case of anomalies or problems in using the dispenser

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Nidec to open EV component manufacturing facilities in Serbia

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Electric motor manufacturer Nidec announced it is opening two factory facilities in Serbia to produce electric motors and components.

The Japanese company revealed the new factories will be constructed in the city of Novi Sad in the Republic of Serbia to manufacture and sell its automotive motors in one facilty, while another will manufacture inverters and ECUs. The automotive motor production facility is expected to employ a workforce of around 1,000 people, while the inverter facility will have a workforce of around 200. Both factories will begin construction later this year with an expected completion date of mid-2022.

A company press release said: “In Europe, where environmental regulations and major countries’ automobile CO2 emission regulations are becoming increasingly stricter, demand is expanding for automotive motors and related products, and for high-efficiency brushless DC motors for home appliance businesses.

Under the circumstances, to build an efficient system to supply the aforementioned and other products in Europe, the Company plans to open new factories in Serbia (i) to consolidate the Nidec Group’s production activities in East European region, and (ii) for Nidec’s Automotive Motor & Electronic Control Business Unit and group companies to launch multiple businesses in the future.

While the Company’s multiple businesses will be operated at the same sites to seek synergies by sharing the same production infrastructure and back-office, the new business bases will engage in, among others, supplying products to the European market, while looking to design and develop products locally in Serbia.”

BSH uses BASF’s Styropor packaging

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Since April 2021, BSH has been using BASF’s Styropor for the first time, based on a raw material obtained from chemically recycled plastic waste, as a packaging material for selected large appliances of its luxury brand Gaggenau. BSH is initially testing Styropor packaging made from recycled material at its Dillingen production site in Germany. The ambitious goal is to use this type of resource-efficient packaging for all large appliances around the world. “At BSH, our aim is to improve the quality of life – says Silke Maurer, BSH Chief Operating Officer -. This also includes the conservation of natural resources and contributing to the reduction of waste and pollution. We have already made important progress in this regard. As Europe’s leading manufacturer of household appliances, we have been developing and manufacturing all of our carbon-neutral products worldwide in our own locations since the end of 2020. But we don’t stop there. As a company, and therefore we as a company, we need to move away from the throwaway mentality and towards a greater understanding of resources and materials. Transforming something old into something new and thus avoiding waste is therefore a central element of BSH’s circular economy approach. Using Styropor packaging, for which the raw materials come from chemical recycling, we are actively contributing to our sustainability goals and the circular economy at the sector level. We are delighted to have BASF, a long-standing and experienced partner, at our side, helping us achieve these goals

AO World sales surge and boss predicts more growth, even as rivals reopen shops

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AO released Q4 and Full Year trading update to the city and are delighted to report a 62% increase in revenue founder and Chief Executive, John Roberts, said: “I am delighted to report a year of outstanding financial, operational and strategic progress. The last 12 months have been like no other and we have been very proud to rise to the challenges for our customers – keeping their lives powering on with essential electrical and technology products.”

“We were brave and bold in our capacity and infrastructure investments early in the year and now look forward to building on that scale advantage.

WILFA PROBAKER THE ULTIMATE KITCHEN MACHINE

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Probaker is inspired by the world’s best industrial kitchen machines, and designed so that you can make as good doughs as the pros. With a rotating bowl and hook, knead the dough efficiently and thoroughly, so that you get a good result, quickly. The interaction between bowl and hook ensures that all the ingredients are mixed well together, and the rotation means that there is plenty of space to refill ingredients during the baking process. This is possible due to Probaker’s 700W PMDC motor which utilizes the power from the motor more efficiently. This type of engine is not usually used in kitchen appliances for the private market, but after several years of development, you can finally get a professional standard in your own kitchen.

Maximum torque: 110Nm

Speeds: 60-270RPM

Large capacity

Probaker has a capacity of as much as 7 liters and can handle doughs of up to 5 kilos without any problem. The bowl also has an optimized angle so that the dough does not creep upwards during kneading. Probaker can run at very varied speeds, and has as many as 20 different speed settings. This means that it can handle most things – from slowly mixing in flour, to kneading heavy doughs at high speed.

Quiet and safe to use

Probaker’s engine is located lower than what is common for kitchen appliances on the market. It ensures a low center of gravity so that the kitchen machine is quiet and stands rock-solid even during the toughest kneading jobs. In fact, it is so stable that you can place a glass of water on top of the machine while it is on, without it overflowing. At the same time, two sensors continuously monitor the engine to ensure that you have safe working conditions. Should the engine overheat or overload, it will shut down automatically.

World-class hooks and whisks

Probaker comes with three accessories – spiral hook, flexi whip and double whip. All with their unique properties adapted to different uses.

Kneading hook : The extra large, rotating spiral hook has only a 3 mm distance to the bowl itself and gets hold of all the ingredients. The hook is therefore able to lift the whole dough in a controlled and flexible way, and knead it without it creeping up the hook. As a result, you get delicious yeast baking, puff pastry or pasta dough everyone will envy.

Flexi whip : Ideal for mixing light ingredients. The silicone scraper eliminates the need for a spatula during mixing and is able to both mix and scrape up the oil at the same time. With the flexi whip, you get perfect butter creams, cake mixes, jams and mashed potatoes, among other things.

Double whisk : You get fantastic airy cream, egg whites or sugar bread with this double whisk which pushes the mixture towards the middle of the bowl and adds air between each whisk.

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Miele invest in Romania factory

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Miele,will invest this year another EUR 4 million for production equipment at its factory of home appliance components in Brasov, central Romania.

“This equipment will help increase production capacity in the second half of the year,” said Florin Muresan, general manager of the Miele factory in Brasov,

Miele will also start the procedures for constructing a new production hall in Brasov, with related office space this year, continuing its medium and long-term development plans. The new premises will be ready at the end of 2023.

Miele started the construction of its production unit in Brasov at the end of 2008. So far, the total investment has reached over EUR 35-40 million. Production started there in the autumn of 2009

Beko U.S. Earns 2021 Energy Star® Sustained Excellence Award for Third Consecutive Year

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Beko US has once again received the prestigious 2021 ENERGY STAR® Partner of the Year Sustained Excellence Award for its innovative home appliances that prioritize efficiency, wellness, and sustainability. This is the third consecutive year that the global appliance manufacturer has been awarded the Sustained Excellence honor and the fifth year in a row it has received the top ENERGY STAR® award, making it the industry’s only brand to be acknowledged every year since it entered the U.S. market.

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) announced the award today to recognize Beko’s superior leadership and contributions to the ENERGY STAR® initiative.

The Sustained Excellence award is the highest honor bestowed by the ENERGY STAR® program. Winners are part of a distinguished group that has made a long-term commitment to fighting climate change and protecting public health through energy efficiency. They are among the nation’s leaders in driving value for the environment, the economy, and the American people.

“As one of the world’s leading manufacturers of kitchen appliances, Beko remains laser-focused on sustainability and empowering Americans to live healthy lives on a healthy planet,” said Zach Elkin, Beko U.S. president. “When combined with various other product accolades we’ve received, this continual recognition by ENERGY STAR® proves that homeowners don’t have to sacrifice energy efficiency and the pursuit of health and wellness to get the industry’s most advanced appliances featuring the latest cooling and cleaning technology.”        

Beko works with a growing network of dealers throughout the U.S. to offer 29 kitchen and laundry products offering wellness while achieving EPA Most Efficient certification. These range from next-generation heat-pump dryers, dishwashers and washing machines to bottom-mount freezer refrigerators and upright freezers honored with the EPA’s Emerging Technology Award.

Behind Beko’s product family is a culture committed to exceeding ENERGY STAR®, EPA and DOE requirements and setting new standards for carbon-neutral manufacturing, training, energy communications, and sustainability at its 22 global production facilities and all other company operations.

“At Beko U.S., we are continually advancing the design, manufacturing and sustainability of our products so that they create a positive and long-lasting impact for the planet, along with our customers’ lifestyle and wellbeing,” said Salih Zeki (Sazi) Bugay, director of marketing and product management. “Thank you to ENERGY STAR® for recognizing Beko’s long-standing commitment to this vital effort.”

“ENERGY STAR® award-winning partners are showing the world that delivering real climate solutions makes good business sense and promotes job growth,” said EPA Administrator Michael S. Regan. “Many of them have been doing it for years, inspiring all of us who are committed to tackling the climate crisis and leading the way to a clean energy economy.”

Winners are selected from a network of thousands of ENERGY STAR® partners. For a complete list of 2021 winners and more information about ENERGY STAR®’s awards program, visit energystar.gov/awardwinners

Arçelik supply of electronic products from Vietnam

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Purchasing Director at Arcelik, Hakan Kozan, said Vietnamese enterprises are capable of producing high-tech products for export and they can cooperate with Arcelik to produce products with a high added value content.

He hopes Vietnamese enterprises can seize this opportunity to become business partners not only of Arcelick but of the Koc Holding Group.