During London Design Festival 2018, Smeg revealed their latest collaboration with the global brand, Disney. A celebration of Smeg’s 70th and Mickey Mouse’s 90th anniversary, a limited-edition range of fridges have been created.

Since its introduction in 1919, KitchenAid has been an icon in the kitchen, and today the brand debuts the heritage-inspired Misty Blue color in select 100 Year Celebration Limited Edition products across countertop and major appliances. Misty Blue is a soft blue color with a hint of green that is reminiscent of one of the first KitchenAid Stand Mixer colors ever introduced. This custom color is available in the Limited Edition Heritage Artisan Series Model K 5 Quart Tilt-Head Stand Mixer, as well as a 36″ 6-Burner Dual Fuel Freestanding, Commercial-Style Range. The stand mixer is available in two different models: one with a ceramic bowl with flex edge beater and one with a white-coated stainless-steel bowl. Both models will include unique limited-edition features: a heritage-inspired KitchenAid logo and a custom Power Hub cover celebrating 100 years of KitchenAid. The 36″ 6-Burner Dual Fuel Freestanding, Commercial-Style Range features a gas cooktop with electric oven, bringing the tools of restaurant chefs into residential kitchens. The range has convect bake, roast and broil settings and is complete with a Misty Blue door. To give passionate makers the opportunity to kick off the 100 Year celebration alongside the brand in 2019, KitchenAid is launching the 100 Year Limited Edition products in September 2018 https://youtu.be/LvUCYReypJE

Miele has presented at IFA its G 7000 dishwasher with innovative features. In particular, the PowerDisk is easily and quickly fitted in a receptacle on the inner face of the door and dispenses detergent by rotating automatically during the programme. It is around 15 cm in diameter and just under 4 cm thick, and releases a defined quantity of powder granulate into the chamber with each 360° turn. The system automatically dispenses precisely the amount of detergent needed in a specific programme. Particularly in the Automatic programme, dispensing is geared to the degree of soiling which is monitored by a sensor. Consequently, more is dispensed to deal with heavy soiling and about a quarter less for light soiling. In “Normal 60°C”, a PowerDisk lasts 20 cycles, which corresponds to a month’s requirements based on typical domestic use. The powder granulate, which dissolves fast, contains special enzymes for an effective wash, even at low temperatures, as well as active oxygen for deep cleaning and freshness, and protection factors for silver and glassware. Rinse aid and salt are also included. Besides, all G 7000 models with AutoDos are WiFi-enabled and can be controlled via an app from a mobile device or, depending on the country, even via Amazon’s voice-controlled assistant Alexa. This allows users to start and stop their G 7000 from anywhere, activate programmes and options from their smartphones, check levels (with an automatic reminder) and even order detergent online. Finally, a completely redesigned water circuit is aimed at preserving natural resources, bringing water consumption down to as little as 6 l and raising energy efficiency to A+++ minus 10%.

China is a strategic market for the Italian company, becaouse made-in-Italy is very appreciated and can find interesting business opportunities. Understanding this trend, Fulgor Milano, important Italian kitchen appliances producer, has recently given concreteness to the agreement signed with Shanghai Yfaqiancheng Home Appliances Development during the latest edition of Eurocucina. Shanghai is the first location that hosts a Fulgor Milano show room, but further 100 openings are planned in the coming years throughout China.
The Eastern Group strongly believes in the potential and features of 100% Italian Fulgor appliances, both in terms of technology and aesthetics, with the use of sophisticated materials and design. During an interview for the Italian newspaper Il Sole 24 Ore, Wang Tao, general manager of Shanghai Yfaqiancheng, stated that its company: « decided to focus on the Italian spirit and the very high quality of the technology and design of the cooking and on what these products represent, the Made in Italy.»
Gianni Meneghetti, general manager of Fulgor Milano, also expressed his satisfaction: «we are pleased – he said – to have found a capable partner dedicated to the development of our brand in a significant but complex market like today’s China, from which we cannot ignore if we wants to consider an international brand.»

International Roundtable for Household Appliance Manufacturer Associations (IRHMA) announced the involvement of Russia among the countries that gather together to discuss important theme about home appliances industry and sustainable technology solutions for global challenges.
The Russian Federation joins the other member, that are Europe, the United States and Canada, Mexico, Australia, China, Japan and Korea. So, the collaboration between home appliance manufacturers from across the globe is further reinforcing with the Association of European Businesses (AEB) in Russia joining the well-established forum for producer associations, IRHMA.
The roundtable was established back in 2014 and has given the opportunity to key players in the sector to share knowledge and be up to date with the legislative developments in the different continents, as well as to share good practices.
«We are extremely glad that we will be sitting around the same table with colleagues from all over the world and be able to add the challenges here, in the Russian Federation to the picture. In a connected and globalised world, AEB sees such forums as the only way forward”, said AEB’s CEO, Frank Schauff.
APPLiA, the association representing the industry in Europe, which hosted the IRHMA 2018 meeting, is also assured that the enlargement of the participants will add a great value to the discussion.
«For our members – commented APPLiA’s Director-General, Paolo Falcioni – the Russian Federation is the top export destination for large home appliances in 2016 from outside Europe. Opening the door of IRHMA for other associations only shows on how transparent and I have to say very fruitful our joint debates about energy efficiency, sustainability and innovation are. We have a common goal to achieve better lifestyles for the society – no matter on which territory and market the manufacturers are active»
The next IRHMA meeting will take place on 5th September 2019 in Korea.

Freezers, wine cellars, dishwashers, coffee machines and washing machines all get smarter, making life at home far easier

The LG Signature line of premium kitchen appliances have all become easier to use, thanks to the company’s range of smart appliances.
The LG Signature line of premium kitchen appliances have all become easier to use, thanks to the company’s range of smart appliances.
Smart home appliances continued to be a key focus at IFA 2018, the world’s leading exhibition for electronics products and home appliances, which closed on September 5 in Berlin. The Smart Home section saw 70 exhibitors from worldwide show off their latest innovations for the connected home. This year, the focus of smart home seems to have shifted from the living home to the kitchen, with several major brands launching innovations.

LG of Korea took the opportunity to introduce the latest products from its LG Signature premium collection. These include a new bottom-mounted freezer-refrigerator which can raise the drawer to the eye level so that the user doesn’t need to bend over to reach the contents. The refrigerator has a proximity sensor for opening its door, which is especially useful when one’s arms are full of groceries. It also has a “knock-on-door” function: when the user knocks twice on the tinted glass panel, the interior illuminates so that the user can see what’s inside.

The LG Signature bottom-mounted freezer refrigerator raises the drawer to eye level for users.
The LG Signature bottom-mounted freezer refrigerator raises the drawer to eye level for users.

Also from the LG Signature collection is a wine cellar which keeps wines at three different temperatures to suit their style. For example, the red, white and Champagne can be stored at the right temperature for the user’s enjoyment. Storing up to 65 bottles within its sleek metal frame, the wine cellar’s drawer refrigerator allows easy access at the touch of a button. With Wi-fi and voice recognition technology, the user can also use voice commands to open the door, turn on the interior light to have a better view inside, or ask how much wine is left in the cellar. Like the bottom-mounted freezer refrigerator, it also features a knock-on-door function

Rangemaster to exhibit at The Sirius Buying Group 2018 Members Trade Show

The new Electrolux Innovation Factory has reached more than 100 applications. The opening will be on September 11 in Porcia, Italy.
In May, Electrolux announced a public call for ideas based on the theme ‘Smarter Appliances, Easier Operations’ to find cutting-edge solutions (related to wearable technologies and quality control in industrial activities, advanced technologies, connectivity, robotics and artificial intelligence) from external players such as start-ups, SMEs and university spin-offs.
This first-ever ‘Call4Innovation’ attracted 100 interested partners from around the world.
«The Innovation Factory will help drive Open Innovation and generate a multitude of great ideas that will lead to new value for our consumers