SIL FIM

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Italian company SIL FIM has been producing kitchen hoods since 1985. Its products will be displayed at IMM LivingKitchen 2019, where it will present innovative solutions, born from the know-how, the Italian quality, the entire control of the process of development, verification and production. SIL FIM, in fact, has a capable technical office, a laboratory recognized by NEMKO, equipped with the necessary equipment for the approval of products with regard to electrical safety, electromagnetic compatibility and energy labeling.
All the phases of realization of the products are carried out internally with proprietary equipment, allowing the direct control of each phase of the realization of the articles without the use of external companies. The SIL FIM offer is very wide, with about 300 models of different hoods, all located in the high end of the market. The main models are ceiling hoods downdraft hoods and hoods integrated into the hobs, but there are also built-in hoods and islands versions.
A large part of the SIL FIM production is OEM, and is dedicated to special brands with exclusive products developed on commission from the customer. The company also develops and produces hoods for special markets, such as China, Russia and USA.

ILVE hits 50

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ILVE is going to celebrate the 50° year since its foundation in 1969. The Italian company, specialized in the manufacturing of professional kitchen appliances for domestic use, will take part at IMM LivingKitchen 2019 with some of its most successful products, such as the Panoramagic cooking unit, Colonna Stellata (Star Chef Column), and the Pizza oven, but also interesting news, all to be discovered during the event. Panoramagic – Emo Design – is the upgraded version of an historic ILVE cooker, created in the 70s and revisited today, keeping all its innovative strength unchanged. It is composed by an ovens and cooker, from 60 cm to 120 cm, winners of the Good Design Award. Colonna Stellata, instead, is a column with an ultra-combi oven, including convection, microwave, steam, blast chiller and a vacuum machine. During LivingKitchen ILVE’s Corporate Chef Sandro Pietrobelli will demonstrate the different combined cooking cycles using the Star Chef Column, and will cook the real Pizza Napoletana using the pizza oven 400°, the built-in oven that cooks pizza in 2 minutes like a real pizzeria

Xiaomi new “smart” washing machine

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Xiaomi company prepared to release a new washing machine.

Xiaomi Mijia Smart Washing Machine is equipped with an AC motor that guarantees a stable, efficient washing, as well as energy saving and quiet operation. The maximum speed is up to 1400 rpm, which provides washing and drying for one hour. Xiaomi emphasizes the silent and efficient brushless motor that, in collaboration with the suspension system, will eliminate tremors and vibrations even at the maximum speed of the drum. According to the manufacturer, drying technology with hot air condensation allows the simultaneous processing of several things.

System infusion of water into the chamber is configured in such a way that the amount of water is determined automatically based on the weight of the clothes. Exact algorithms for determining the weight of the clothes allow you to avoid non-target losses of water.

The washing machine has 21 mode. Maximum rotation speed of the drum reaches 1,400 rpm, allowing for a faster mode of washing and drying for 1 hour.

According to manufacturers, the hot drying technology with condensation allows you to simultaneously drying multiple garments. At the same time is ensured by constant temperature control, allowing the dried clothes immediately may look like ironed.

To control the operation of the washing machine Xiaomi Mijia you can use branded mobile application. After washing and drying the user will receive a notification

Lofra new range

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Lofra new range of the Italian cooking appliances manufacturer, the high quality of the steel is combined with brilliant chrome, brass and colored finishes to create new and modern aesthetic effects. The components used by Lofra evoke robustness and functionality and offer efficient cooking solutions for everyone, from the housewife to the most demanding cook. Elegance and performance come together in a range that meets every modern need. Lofra will bring its collection of kitchen appliances to the next edition of LivingKitchen, the international fair scheduled from 14 to 20 January 2019 in Cologne, Germany

Bora

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Bora, the kitchen appliances specialist, will take part to the next edition of LivingKitchen with all its news and a special focus on Bora Basic Collection, a range of products responding to the most different modern needs. Strengths of this range are the compact dimensions, maintaining a large space on the induction hob surface. Moreover, the models integrate the suction system that automatically communicates with the hob in a smart way. Touch controls are immediate and very easy to use. Installation is also very quick. Among the solutions that will be displayed at Living Kitchen 2019, the protagonist of the Bora stand will be the BFIA/BFIU Black “Full” induction hob with a two motors integrated fumes extractor system, with suction and filtering functions. The model features three levels of keeping warm, Power function, automatic switch off, timer on every cooking area with indication of residual heat, Bridge function and children safety system. The suction system, instead, offers both the automatic function or the choice among 9 power levels. Design is essential but very sophisticated.

Alpes-Inox

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The IMM LivingKitchen Fair, that will take place in Cologne, from 14 to 20 January 2019, will see the presence of Alpes-Inox, in the Hall. 4.2 Stand B020. For the occasion the Italian company will present four new options as part of the project “Liberi in Cucina”, the system of independent elements that goes beyond the traditional concept of cooking.


The first solution is an unstructured kitchen, featuring modules with separate functions that can be used in all manner of combinations.

The second is a range of kitchens with combined functions, bringing together all the vital elements of the kitchen: washing, cooking, preparation and storage. All the kitchen in a limited space. A complete, self-sufficient and elegant system of instruments.

At LivingKitchen Alpes-Inox will also present an all-inclusive islands, a universal module that works on all four sides rather than just one, making living more fluid, dynamic and efficient. This islands merge the functions of washing, cooking, preparation, disposal and storage: an all-inclusive package expressing the very essence of the kitchen in a limited space.

The fourth proposal of the Italian company is a mix of kitchen columns, vertical steel structures, that make the most of the height of the kitchen. They can be of two types: for a single function or multi-functional, combining appliances (refrigerator, oven, dishwasher) with storage spaces.

Whirlpool – The Carinaro factory becomes a logistics base for spare parts

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The production plant in Carinaro (in the province of Caserta) – destined to be closed after the merger of Indesit in Whirlpool – has actually been converted into the largest logistics base for spare parts for the appliance company.

According to Il Sole 24 Ore : “On 60 thousand square meters of covered area (like seven football fields), the logistics platform manages 100 thousand different components, has a stock of 90 million euros, handles 3 thousand packages and pallets a day and It serves as many customers in the world, shipments for 12 million a year

The investment has penalized the employees who have become 320 from 800, even if the company has declared to want to focus on the workers, convinced that in the logistics the human control is still synonymous of guarantee of quality

Candy smart steam

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Smart Steam is a new range of ovens by Candy, characterized by the addition of steam during the traditional cooking. This special formula allows to prepare many kind of recipes with optimal results. The ovens of the new Candy collection are also very easy to use: users have only to pour water into the oven cavity, activate one of the 3 “steam” functions and press a button to turn the liquid into steam.
The addition of steam in cooking allows to give the food a perfect softness and a light internal consistency without altering taste. Combining with traditional cooking, it also helps to keep crispy dishes outside. Moreover, this function enhances the preparation of food that need leavening such as bread, focaccia, brioches and cakes.
All the ovens of the “Smart Steam” feature the functions of the Candy Simply-Fi app that suggests recipes and gives useful advices. In addition, thanks to the “Aquactiva” hydrolytic cleaning system, it is very easy to clean the oven too. This system is effective just at 90 °: thanks to the effect of hydrolysis, the residues are softened and make cleaning easier. Just pour 300 ml of distilled water into the oven cavity and heat it for 30 minutes; at the end of the program, simply rub with a sponge or a cloth to remove dirt residues. Some models also offer a double cleaning system: the hydrolysis and the pyrolytic one.

http://www.candy-domestic.co.uk/en_GB/smart-steam

Home appliances will have a small growth in Europe

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According to the statistics and studies portal Statista, revenue in the Household Appliances European market amounts to about 47.6 billion euro in 2018. The market is expected to grow annually by 0.9% (CAGR 2018-2021). In global comparison, most revenue is generated in the United States (34 billion euro in 2018). Concerning sales channel in the future, 43% of total revenue will be generated through online sales by 2021. Turnover in the Major Appliances segment recorded about 32.2 billion euro during this year. The market is expected to grow annually by 0.7% (CAGR 2018-2021). Regarding Small Appliances, instead, the sector reached 15,4 billion euro and is expected to grow annually by 1.2% (CAGR 2018-2021).

From January to September the home appliances sector recorded a negative trend on the Italian market. According to GfK, major appliances value decreased by 2.4%, with a fall of the sold units of 2%. Among the main categories, the only which saw a positive result was that of dryers, which continues their growth with a value trend of +10.8% and an increase of sold models of 12.4%. All the other product categories are negative in the considered period, with the only exception of ovens, that saw a modest growth of the sold pieces of 0.8%, although the segment revenue decreased by 2.6%. Freestanding cookers recorded the worst trend among major appliances, with a volume drop of 14.2% and a value fall of 16.7%. Washing and Cooling also closed the first nine month with negative results: washing machines value marked a -2.3%, while volume decreased by 3.1%. Very similar is the trend of refrigerators, while freezers saw a stronger drop. Analyzing the small domestic appliances data, GfK reported a general fall of volume by 2.7% and a revenue growth by 0.2%. The best performance was that of appliances for the House, that succeeded in growing by 6.5% in value, while volume decreased by 4.7%. Vacuum cleaners were the best-sellers (with value +21.3% and volume +4.3), but also espresso machines, men shaving and epilation closed the period with good results. Squeezers and extractors recorded, instead,

Appliances life

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HWA, Home Warranty of America, published a list of the average lasting of the main home appliances. According to what it says, refrigerators last on average about 13 years, if correctly used and maintained. Of course, the properly use is fundamental to make any kind of appliance work for a long time. Microwave ovens and dishwasher could not reach ten years, but generally work around for nine years. The appliances for laundry, washing machines and dryers, have generally a life of about 10 years the first and 13 the second. If we speak of cooking devices, instead, Home Warranty of America underlines that duration changes according to their source. So for electric ovens and hobs, user can hope a lasting of 13 years, while gas ranges should last a little bit more and reach 15 years. Water heater, then, are expected to last almost 10 years or something more if electric instead of gas. And what about air conditioning units? They are going to be closer to between 10 and 15 years. It is very important that companies explain very well in the instructions all what users can do to extend their appliances life, so to be satisfied to the model choice, increasing his trust for the brand.