The batteries that energize electric vehicles are now being used to power a new generation of induction stoves, aiming to broaden access to electric cooking technology.
Copper, a California-based startup, has already deployed its battery-powered induction range in hundreds of homes across the U.S. Meanwhile, another California startup, Impulse Labs, is set to begin shipping its battery-powered induction cooktop this Mar
Samsung lags behind LG, Bosch in Consumer Reports
Samsung has fallen behind its competitors in Consumer Reports’ sixth annual appliance brand reliability rankings.
Consumer Reports (CR), the largest nonprofit consumer organization in the U.S. with six million members, is known for its independent product testing based on consumer feedback and expert assessment. Unlike institutions and influencers who receive free products for reviews, CR’s testing is highly trusted and credible.
According to a CR report released last month, Samsung Electronics was ranked 21st out of 26 appliance brands. Speed Queen, an American laundry machine manufacturer, claimed the top spot, followed by LG Electronics in second place. Other brands that outperformed Samsung include Whirlpool (12th), GE Appliances (13th), and Bosch (15th).
The rankings were based on survey data collected from CR members, covering 417,629 kitchen and laundry appliances purchased between 2013 and 2023. The ratings considered consumer satisfaction and predicted reliability, including the frequency of appliance breakdowns.
Samsung’s kitchen appliances, in particular, scored poorly. In a consumer satisfaction survey covering dishwashers, ranges, double-door refrigerators, French-door refrigerators, and cooktops, Samsung products received scores between 15 and 19 out of 100, placing them at the bottom. Even in other kitchen categories, Samsung’s highest score was just 46, significantly trailing its competitors.
Frequent breakdowns also hurt Samsung’s predicted reliability scores, with half of its kitchen appliances scoring below 50 in this category. Notably, Samsung’s dishwashers, which ranked last, had high rates of issues such as poor washing and drying performance, drainage failures, and defective dish racks. In contrast, Bosch and Miele’s dishwashers had the lowest rates of performance issues and breakdowns.
Samsung’s robot vacuum cleaners received a consumer satisfaction score of just 9 out of 100, while its washing machines scored in the low 20s to 40s, and dryers landed in the low 30s, placing Samsung well below many of its competitors.
Arçelik shareholder appears willing to further review Beko Europe divestment plan
The Minister of Enterprise and Made in Italy Adolfo Urso and the Undersecretary of the Mimit Fausta Bergamotto have apparently received assurances from the top management of the Koç group , which includes Arçelik , a 75% shareholder of Beko Europe , that the former Whirlpool plant in Comunanza will not be closed. The minister himself announced this, having met members of the government and representatives of many industrial groups in Turkey.
According to Urso, yesterday’s meetings “further improved the prospects of the industrial plan”, which will be presented to the unions on Monday.
The update of Beko’s industrial plan reported overall in Italy – writes Il Sole 24 Ore – about 200 fewer redundancies than the initial plan (from 540 to 350) among the workers of the Cassinetta di Biandronno plant, in the province of Varese, but with the confirmation of the number expected in the Melano (68) and Carinaro (40) sites together with those, 678, of the employees. As for the Siena plant, for which the stop at the end of 2025 is confirmed, today at Mimit there will be a meeting with the president of the Tuscany Region and the mayor of the city to examine the acquisition of the plant by a public structure in order to overcome the problem of excessive rental costs in view of making the site available to a new investor.
LG Reveals New “SKS” Branding for Its Luxury Signature Kitchen Suite Built-in Line at KBIS 2025
LG Electronics (LG) announces the rebranding of its SIGNATURE KITCHEN SUITE to SKS at the 2025 Kitchen and Bath Industry Show (KBIS) in Las Vegas, Nevada, U.S.A., from February 25-27. Originally launched in 2016, the SIGNATURE KITCHEN SUITE brand now enters a new era with a refreshed identity and a new lineup of cutting-edge kitchen appliances under the SKS name.
The transformation reflects the brand’s refined aesthetic, modern positioning and steadfast commitment to sophisticated design and advanced innovation. The new “SKS” is designed to resonate more strongly with customers worldwide while maintaining the brand’s essence. This rebranding underscores SKS’s leadership in the luxury built-in appliances.
Despite global market challenges, SKS is poised to solidify its leadership by leveraging cutting-edge Core Technology, AI-driven convenience and sophisticated design. This strategy positions the brand as a key player in the growing built-in appliance market, reinforcing its position as a premier household appliance leader. Following KBIS 2025, LG will roll out a comprehensive brand renewal across all customer touchpoints, including retail stores and showrooms, and will expand its U.S. presence with a third showroom.
At KBIS 2025, LG is showcasing a range of innovative SKS appliances designed to enhance luxury kitchen aesthetics and functionality. Leading the lineup is the new 36-inch Cook-zone-free Induction Pro Range, featuring the industry’s first free-zone cooking surface range, allowing users to place cookware anywhere on the cooktop. This range also includes an advanced convection system for fast and even cooking, steam technology to preserve meal quality, a built-in camera for real-time monitoring and LG’s Gourmet AI™ for intelligent and precise heating control.
Complementing the Pro Range, SKS’s new dishwasher offers a flawlessly flush fit with standard-depth cabinetry. Aligning perfectly with the front edge of the counter, the dishwasher helps customers maintain the clean, uninterrupted lines of their custom-designed kitchen.
In addition, LG is introducing the groundbreaking SKS Island System, a highly-evolved kitchen island concept integrating LG’s cutting-edge cooking and ventilation technologies. This system features a hidden induction cooktop that blends with the countertop’s woodgrain finish when not in use, and a downdraft ventilation system with SKS’s proprietary air curtain technology for effective smoke and steam removal. Customizable built-in storage spaces around the ventilation system exemplify SKS’s commitment to personalized luxury.
Morphy Richards new filter Pro deep fat fryer
Morphy Richards launch new 3L Filter Pro Deep Fat Fryer is a top-tier home deep fat fryer, designed to bring professional-quality frying into your kitchen. The automatic filtration system makes it effortless to drain, clean, store, and reuse cooking oil without any mess. After frying your favourite foods, extend the life of your cooking oil by simply turning the dial to initiate automatic filtration. The cooled oil then passes through a sieve removing any crumbs and into the oil box, where it is prepared for future use. Ensuring a clean process each time.
EU Commission Is Threatening Jobs and Innovation
By dismissing the appliance sector’s strategic importance, the EU risks undermining its innovation, sustainability, and economic resilience goals. Read more here .https://europeanconservative.com/articles/analysis/eu-commission-is-threatening-jobs-and-innovation/
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The E.G.O.-Group (E.G.O.) has relocated its Mexican site E.G.O. Componentes Electrónicos, S.A. de C.V. (E.G.O. Mexico) to Apaseo el Grande. The new production hall in the Amexhe Industrial Parc has a surface area of approx. 18,000 m², which can be expanded to almost 30,000 m² on a modular basis if necessary. At the state-of-the-art workplaces, approximately 300 employees now produce electronic controllers for dishwashers, clothes dryers, ovens, refrigerators, and washing machines, as well as the EGO HiLight® radiant heating element.
At the official opening, management and employees celebrated this important milestone in the 100-year history of the E.G.O.-Group
Cordless Food Vacuum Sealer
Morphy Richards brand-new Cordless Food Vacuum Sealer! No cords, no limits—just fresh food, anytime, anywhere. This is next-level convenience for meal prep and food storage.
LG fit & max
LG Electronics (LG) is set to showcase its “Fit & Max” kitchen solution at the 2025 Kitchen and Bath Industry Show (KBIS) in Las Vegas, offering a design that seamlessly fits into spaces while maximizing both capacity and performance. Boasting Zero Clearance™ technology, the company’s cutting-edge kitchen appliances are an ideal fit for any kitchen
Teka win design award
In the latest edition of the European Design Awards, the Teka brand has received 4 accolades across two different categories: the Full Black edition ovens, the MestrePaeller induction cooktop, and the Total Oven Range have been recognized in the Home /Kitchen Appliances category
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