Pending government approval, Haier’s joint venture aligns with its growth strategy to meet India’s rising demand.Haier Group is planning a joint venture (JV) with India’s JSW Group, aiming at a proposed investment of Rs 1,000 crore. Sources indicate that Haier has submitted its proposal to the Indian government, as required under Press Note 3 of 2020, which mandates government approval for investments from countries sharing land borders with India. The application is currently under review by an inter-ministerial committee headed by the Home Secretary.
Rommelsbacher new dehydrator
The trend towards self-sufficiency and the conscious handling of food continues unabated. More and more households are discovering traditional preservation methods such as drying. With the new DA 650 dehydrator, Rommelsbacher is launching an innovative device that was specially developed for small households.
The little one is really huge!
Despite its compact external dimensions of just 29 x 43 x 27 cm, the DA 650 impresses with a generous drying area of 0.5 m². This means that even in small households, a wide variety of foods can be gently dried and preserved – be it traditional dried goods such as fruit, vegetables and herbs or popular trend foods such as beef jerky, fruit leather and vegetable chips.
Innovative technology
The DA 650 dehydrator has a stainless steel housing and is equipped with a powerful fan that ensures even heat distribution and effectively removes moisture. This means that vitamins, minerals and fiber are largely retained and the dried food is 100% natural, free from additives and preservatives
Kenwood Go
New collection of compact kitchen appliances that will save counter space and keep the kitchen counter free of cables The series consists of three products; the kitchen machine Go, electric whisk Quickmix Go and the food processor MultiPro Go. All three should take up minimal space and have a stylish design in the color shower storm blue with clean lines. The devices are light with an ergonomic handle and a separate handling system, EasyStore, for cables. The Go kitchen machine has a height of 30 cm and can be placed in a cupboard or drawer. It has a motor power of 800 watts so that it can handle everything from crispy breadsticks, buttercream, pizza dough and cakes. The design should free up space around the mixer and an intuitive controller is located in the middle of the front. The QuickMix Go whisk comes with an all-in-one storage lid that will keep all parts and the cord in one place. It has a power of 350 watts and five different speeds. The MultiPro Go food processor has a height of 30 cm and a weight of less than two kilograms. It can chop, slice, blend, grate and knead. Separate storage for knives and cutting discs when not in use.
Midea profit
Midea increased its revenue by 8% in the third quarter of 2024 compared to the third quarter of 2023: 103 billion yuan, equal to 13.3 billion euros. Profit rose more than proportionally (15%) to 11 billion yuan equal to 1.4 billion euros with a margin of 11%
In the first nine months of the year, sales were almost 10% higher than in the first nine months of 2023, and profit was 14.4% higher
New Smeg FAB refrigerators with matte finishes
Smeg has unveiled its latest line of FAB refrigerators, featuring matte finishes that blend retro aesthetics with contemporary trends. These stylish refrigerators are available in autumn-inspired hues, adding a touch of warmth and elegance to any kitchen.
This new collection caters to the increasing demand for matte finishes, which not only enhance sophistication but also offer a soft, tactile experience. The FAB refrigerators come in a variety of colours, including sand, terracotta, and emerald green, making them ideal for creating a cosy and inviting autumnal atmosphere.
Fnac-Unieuro: European Antitrust Authority to decide by December 6
The merger between Unieuro and Fnac Darty was officially notified to the European Commission only on October 31. Brussels officials have opened the ‘case’ M11662 as stated on the website and will communicate their decision by December 6.
Paolo Gatti new CFO of the Polti Group
Paolo Gatti , 47, has been appointed as the new CFO of the Polti Group. After many years of experience as an auditor at PriceWaterhouseCoopers, Paolo Gatti worked for years at the Calvi Group, which mainly operates in the production of special steel profiles. Initially responsible for management control in the subholding Eureka Spa, where he also served as a board member in some of the controlled companies, Gatti then moved to the main holding, where he took on the role of head of finance, control and special projects, as well as being the Group’s ESG manager.
Electrolux new head of Sustainability
Nikos Bartzoulianos has been appointed Chief Marketing Officer and Head of Sustainability at Electrolux Group. With experience at Samsung, Procter & Gamble, and McKinsey & Company, Bartzoulianos is well-prepared to lead Electrolux’s brand transformation and sustainability efforts.
EverEver the first French factory
For several years, the EverEver company has been developing its project for a dishwasher built to last 20 years, eco-designed, easily repairable and manufactured in France. Today, this funding from Bpifrance will help EverEver launch its first production site in France in 2025 in the Vannes metropolitan area, in Morbihan. ” This investment is crucial to meet the growing demand for sustainable household appliances,” emphasizes Martin Hacpille, founder of EverEver. It will allow us to produce in large series while remaining faithful to our commitments in terms of sustainability, repairability and minimal environmental impact .”
A production manager has been hired and is already working on the project to create this factory. In addition to creating direct jobs, this project will also strengthen the local economy and industry. It should be remembered that the manufacture of Albert, the sustainable dishwasher, will be based on collaboration with a network of local subcontractors with whom partnerships have already been established. ” Today, after a long period of work and testing, 100% of the parts of the device are known and ready to be launched ,” says Martin Hacpille
Pollutants from gas stoves kill 40,000 Europeans each year
Gas stoves kill 40,000 Europeans each year by pumping pollutants into their lungs, a report has found, a death toll twice as high as that from car crashes.
The cookers spew harmful gases linked to heart and lung disease but experts warn there is little public awareness of their dangers. On average, using a gas stove shaved nearly two years off the lives of those who died, according to a study of households in the EU and UK
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