The relocation is complete! As planned, the E.G.O.-Group has moved into the new Polish plant in Łódź. The modern production facility of E.G.O. Polska Sp. z o.o. currently has a usable area of 15,000 square meters. This provides sufficient space for future growth and expansion.
Around 300 employees in Łódź produce electronic systems for dryers, washing machines, refrigerators, coffee machines, dishwasher panels, and induction heating elements.
The EGO-Group (EGO) will once again offer gas products under the DEFENDI product brand in the future. In 2013, the gas business was added to the BLANC & FISCHER Group through the acquisition of the DEFENDI Group. To better exploit synergies, the successful and innovative gas solutions of the former sister company DEFENDI were integrated into the product portfolio of EGO in 2020 and marketed under the EGO brand. On January 1, 2021, the site in Camerano officially became part of the EGO-Group: “Defendi Italy Srl” became “EGO Italia Srl”. EGO has decided that, starting from June 2025 it will once again offer its innovative gas solutions under the DEFENDI product brand – to strengthen its go-to-market approach as part of its growth strategy in the gas business. “The switch to the DEFENDI product brand will not involve any process or data changes for our business partners,” assures Karlheinz Hörsting Dr. , CEO of the EGO-Group. DEFENDI is a pure product brand of the EGO-Group. EGO remains the business and contractual partner. Camerano remains a site of the EGO-Group and will continue to operate under the name EGO Italia Srl.
The E.G.O. Group (E.G.O.) is celebrating its 100th anniversary in 2025. E.G.O. Components (China) Co. Ltd. (E.G.O. China) in Taicang held a big celebration for and with its employees in June. Guests were taken on a journey through the 100-year history of the E.G.O. Group and admired the entries submitted for the art competition. After official greetings and the awards for the “Best global location“ and the winner of the art competition, everyone enjoyed a meal together. The stage show was put together by the employees themselves. Everyone had a lot of fun and the joint celebration was a complete success. In E.G.O.’s production network, E.G.O. China is the production site for customers from the Asian region. In addition, the Chinese experts repeatedly demonstrate their flexibility, pioneering spirit and future-oriented approach to new challenges. Their annual production figures are impressive: in 2024, the approximately 730 employees produced around 5.3 million EGO HiLight®, 1.3 million thermostats, 95,000 gas components, 296,000 motor-driven heating pumps, 318,000 induction heating elements and around 4 million coils for induction heating elements.
Askoll, is shaping the future of home appliances through innovation, efficiency, and sustainability. The dryer product portfolio is a clear expression of this vision: a complete range of cutting-edge solutions designed to meet the evolving and often challenging needs of global OEMs!
🔹 Synchronous Pumps: Compact, silent, and waterproof. Trusted worldwide with millions of units sold
🔹 Asynchronous Pumps: Reliable draining performance with low noise
🔹 VSM Pumps: BLDC technology delivering high flow rates and ultra-low noise
🔹 Mechanical Pumps: High prevalence, low temperature, and robust design for demanding applications
🔹 BPM Dryer Motors: Plug & Play, variable speed, ultra-efficient with real-time feedback and smart control
🔹 Dual Motor Architecture: Independent control of drum and fan for premium performance
Behind every product, there’s a team of passionate professionals. A special thanks to Alberto Rizzotto (Pumps Platform Technical Supervisor), Fabio Scalco (Motors & Fan Platform Technical Supervisor), and Pierpaolo Spina (Appliance R&D & Quality Director):
The year 2025 marks a milestone for Sabaf Group as it celebrates 75 years since the founding of its parent company, Sabaf SpA. From humble beginnings in a small factory in Lumezzane (BS), the company has grown into a global powerhouse, operating across four continents with 15 production sites and a workforce of over 1,800 employees. This journey, built on passion, expertise, and an unwavering commitment to innovation and customer satisfaction, is a testament to Sabaf’s enduring legacy.
Sabaf’s story began in 1950 when Giuseppe Saleri, alongside his father and brothers, established SABAF (an acronym for SAleri BAttista & Figli) in Lumezzane (BS). Initially focused on manufacturing brass taps and fittings for the agricultural sector, the company quickly adapted to market demands, embracing the rising household appliance industry.
Over the decades, Sabaf evolved from a producer of agricultural fittings to a multinational leader in high-tech components for household appliances. Today, the company specializes in designing and manufacturing taps, thermostats, burners, hinges, electronics, and cutting-edge induction cooking systems.
As Sabaf Group celebrates this historic milestone, it remains dedicated to its core values: innovation, quality, and an unwavering focus on customer needs. Here’s to 75 years of excellence—and an exciting future ahead!
Just 8 km from the center of Łódź, E.G.O. Polska Sp. z o.o.’s (E.G.O. Poland) new site is taking shape. Construction is in its final stages. The façade and roof are complete, and all windows, doors, and gates have been installed. The technical infrastructure is also in place. Work on the production and administration rooms and sanitary facilities is also well underway. The gradual relocation to the new premises is scheduled to begin in a few weeks. The modern facilities will produce electronic systems for dryers, washing machines, refrigerators, and coffee machines, as well as control panels for dishwashers and induction heating elements. They will also house a new research and development center where innovative user interfaces and connectivity solutions for inductive cooking will be developed
The three brands Cmi, Faringosi and Mec of the Sabaf Group have joined forces to create the Hinge Division of the Ospitaletto-based multinational, guaranteeing an even broader offer that aims to combine technology, efficiency and sustainability.
Unity is strength everywhere, even in the hinge sector: it improves collaboration, creates new synergies and enables the strengthening of skills. The demonstration comes from Ospitaletto, where the Sabaf Group is based. From the heart of Lombardy came the news that the well-known components multinational has decided to unite the three brands Cmi, Faringosi and Mec in a single division, the Hinge Division, in order to make the offer even more interesting for the market.
For the Brescia-based multinational, this is a truly significant strategic choice. Newly established, the Hinges Division boasts a turnover of around 70 million and already accounts for 30% of the Group’s turnover. Numbers that place it second only to the Gas Division and that allow to look to the future with optimism and confidence. In fact, thanks to the synergy of the various souls that compose it, the Hinges Division of the Sabaf Group is able to meet the demand for products throughout the world market, boasting presidia in strategic countries such as Italy, Turkey, Poland, the United States and Mexico.
The new Mexican E.G.O. site E.G.O. Componentes Electrónicos S.A. de C.V. in Parque Industrial Amexhe (E.G.O. Mexico), the team has good reason to celebrate: the first EGO radiant heating element successfully left the production line. Congratulations to everyone involved for this achievement!
As part of the realignment, E.G.O. Mexico is producing EGO radiant heating elements in addition to electronic products. At the previous site in Querétaro, there was no possibility of increasing the production area.
Askoll China recently completed the relocation of its facility to a more modern and efficient location. With a 30% increase in production capacity, the company is now poised to expand its product range, including high-efficiency BPM motors and fan solutions for the local market. Strategically situated in the economic heart of Qingdao, our new facility will meet customer needs more quickly and efficiently while maintaining our high quality standards. This milestone reflects our commitment to proactively address market challenges and foster continued growth in the sector.
Copreci appointed Javier García San Martín as the new CEO of the cooperative. Until this new role he was Operations and Production director at Ulma Forge Solutions. He worked also as manager in the mechanical design department of Ikerlan Technology Center, and held various positions at Fagor Electrodomésticos. “I am very excited – Javier García San Martín commented –, I am aware that it is a very important challenge, socially and business-wise, and I am willing to work hard so that we all feel part of this project”.
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