Arçelik was ranked third in the Top 50 of the Real Leaders Eco Innovation Awards for its washing machine with FiberCatcher technology. The Real Leaders Eco Innovation Awards reward products, projects and initiatives that actively contribute to a healthier planet. FiberCatcher is a microfibre filtering and collection technology: the system retains and collects over 90% of the fabric microfibers that would otherwise go into the environment. “We are honored that our innovation has been recognized by Real Leaders and we are delighted to be together with our colleagues, award winners – said Hakan Bulgurlu, CEO of Arçelik -. The climate crisis is the most pressing problem of today and we need of creative solutions and collaborative actions to ensure a sustainable future. Our FiberCatcher technology is a worldwide innovation to prevent synthetic fiber waste from ending up in waterways and demonstrates our commitment to develop effective and concrete solutions to face some of the major environmental challenges, as well as to encourage others to have a more sustainable lifestyle
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Arçelik, Named in Top Three Companies at Real Leaders Eco Innovation Awards
This week, Real Leaders® launched the inaugural Eco Innovation Awards to its global community of social impact executives. Arçelik, parent company to 12 leading home appliance brands including Beko and Grundig, has been ranked 3rd in the Top 50 list for its world first integrated FiberCatcher® technology washing machine.
Real Leaders® Eco Innovation Awards recognizes products, projects, and initiatives that are actively contributing to a healthier planet and celebrates achievement in making an environmental impact. Entries were judged on their creativity, innovation, originality, and measurable impact, as well as their ability to help solve an environmental challenge.
One key issue is synthetic microfibers which are the most prevalent type of microplastics found in water, contributing to around 33% of microplastics in the ocean1. To combat the growing tide of microplastic waste, Arçelik developed the innovative FiberCatcher® technology. The washing machines with FiberCatcher® technology include the world’s first integrated synthetic microfiber filtering system that catches up to 90% of synthetic fibers released from garments, which helps protect waterways, oceans, and marine life. Additionally, each FiberCatcher® washing machine produced with a recycled PET tub contains up to 60 recycled bottles to reduce plastic waste.
“We are honored to have our innovation recognized by Real Leaders and pleased to be in the company of our fellow award winners,” said Hakan Bulgurlu, CEO of Arçelik. “The climate crisis is the most pressing issue of our day, and we need creative, innovative solutions as well as collaborative action to ensure a sustainable future. Our FiberCatcher® technology is a world-first innovation in preventing synthetic fiber waste leaking into waterways and demonstrates our commitment to develop effective and concrete solutions to some of our biggest environmental challenges as well as to encourage others to live a more sustainable lifestyle.”
About Arçelik
With over 40,000 employees throughout the world, Arçelik’s global operations include subsidiaries in 52 countries, and 28 production facilities in 9 countries and 12 brands (Arçelik, Beko, Grundig, Blomberg, ElektraBregenz, Arctic, Leisure, Flavel, Defy, Altus, Dawlance, Voltas Beko). As Europe’s second-largest white goods company by market share (based on volumes), Arçelik reached a consolidated turnover of 6.5 billion Euros in 2021. Arçelik’s 28 R&D and Design Centers & Offices across the globe, are home to over 2,200 researchers and hold more than 3,000 international patent applications to date. In 2021, Arçelik achieved the highest score in the DHP Household Durables category for the 3rd year in a row in the Dow Jones Sustainability Index of the S&P Global Corporate Sustainability Assessment. Through its leadership position in sustainability and credible decarbonization roadmap for achieving net zero, Arçelik became the first and only company from its industry to receive the Terra Carta Seal by HRH Prince of Wales. Arçelik’s mission is ‘Respecting the World, Respected Worldwide
Whirlpool to divest Russian operations
Whirlpool Corp. is selling off its operations in Russia.
The company’s Whirlpool EMEA SpA subsidiary inked a share purchase agreement to divest the operations to Arçelik A.Ş., a maker of household appliances and durable goods based in Istanbul, Turkey, according to a filing with federal securities regulators.
Under the deal, Whirlpool will sell its Russian operations to Arçelik for deferred payments that it expects the buyer to make over a 10-year period. The payments will be capped at the net asset value of the business at closing, which Whirlpool estimates at around 220 million euros, or about $232 million
The sale will include a manufacturing plant in Lipetsk, Russia, and a sales organization in Moscow, as well as sales operations in Kazakhstan and other nations in the Commonwealth of Independent States.
After the close of the deal, Arçelik will continue to make Whirlpool brands Indesit, Hotpoint and Stinol at the Lipetsk facility, according to the filing.
Arçelik to grant $5 million support to 7,000 entrepreneurs
Arçelik to grant $5 million support to 7,000 entrepreneurs
Arçelik Garage Innovation Hub, a growing global open innovation platform, has to date interacted with more than 2,000 partners, scouted more than 1,800 startups and developed cooperation with more than 80 startups.
Garage Innovation Hub organized an Open Innovation Day with the participation of a large number of startups, business leaders and investors from around the world in order to contribute to the dissemination of the open innovation culture.
As part of the United Nations Generation Equality Forum commitments, Arçelik plans to reach 7,000 entrepreneurs, 5,000 of whom are women, by 2026, and support them in reaching financial support of approximately $5 million with the Garage Innovation Hub.
Partnering with venture capital funds
“As a growing global innovation platform, together with our nearly 2,000 stakeholders, including mentors, investors, universities, and entrepreneurs from all over the world; we provide business development, access to financial support and mentorship to entrepreneurs, starting from the idea stage,” Arçelik’s chief strategy and digital officer Utku Barış Pazar said.
On the path to becoming one of the leading open innovation platforms on a global scale, Pazar said they have set important goals such as supporting the incorporation of new ideas in many fields like sustainability, artificial intelligence, augmented reality (AR) and virtual reality (VR), marketing and production technologies, and health care, in each of the 146 countries where they operate in the next five years.
Arçelik has over 40,000 employees throughout the world and its global operations include sales and marketing offices in 49 countries, and 28 production facilities in nine countries. It has 12 brands, namely Arçelik, Beko, Grundig, Blomberg, ElektraBregenz, Arctic, Leisure, Flavel, Defy, Altus, Dawlance and Voltas Beko.
It is Europe’s second-largest white goods company by market share, based on volumes. Arçelik reached a consolidated turnover of 6.5 billion euros ($6.85 billion) in 2021.
Arçelik’s 29 R&D and design centers and offices across the globe are home to over 2,000 researchers and hold more than 3,000 international patent applications to date
Defy Solar Hybrid Appliances
Congratulations to Defy Appliances! With its game-changing Solar Hybrid products, Defy has been awarded Certificates of Excellence in the category of “Marketing to Consumers (New Product)” at the 2022 Africa SABRE Awards, one of the world’s most prestigious communications awards.
Defy has found a way to reduce energy consumption, all the while maintaining continuity in functionality. Defy’s All-New Solar Hybrid Range uses one simple solar panel that will power the entire fridge or freezer for up to 36 hours with no batteries or converters. During the day, the unit runs completely off the sun’s energy and as the sun sets, the internal mechanism will switch back to the electrical grid allowing the unit to run efficiently. Having daytime stable energy, powered by the sun, will reduce energy consumption and the carbon footprint of coal-supplied electricity
Arctic washing machines
Arctic part of Arçelik has achieved an essential milestone by producing the 2nd millionth washing machine in the Ulmi factory, one of the Lighthouse awarded most valuable and technological units of our global company.
Furthermore, the washing machines manufactured at Ulmi make Romania known in around 50 countries, highlighting the main assets of Arctic, quality, innovation, and sustainability.
These remarkable achievements have been accomplished through the commitment and involvement of the people working at Arctic.
Arcelik- Arctic sets up regional spare parts warehouse in Romania
Romanian home appliances producer Arctic, part of the Arçelik group, announced the opening of a regional spare parts hub in Arges County that will supply 23 countries as part of the development strategy of the Turkish group in Romania and the region. Thus, Romania will play a key role as a logistics centre for the entire European continent.
Located in Căteasca, Argeș County, near the Pitești-Bucharest highway, the new warehouse has an area of 10,000 square meters and a storage capacity of 11,500 cubic meters. It became fully operational at the end of March and includes offices and functional areas for new employees.
In the first phase, the hub will serve 15 countries in the European Union and 8 outside the Union. The network will expand to include other European countries.
“Romania has a strategic role at the intersection of three major markets, which makes it ideal both as a production hub and an important centre for coordinating logistics activities. At the same time, the opening of this warehouse is in line with our sustainability strategy, which focuses on reliable products with a high degree of repairability and a reduction in carbon footprint,” said Murat Büyükerk, Arctic Chief Executive Officer.
Murat Büyükerk, Arctic CEO: Romania is an excellent place to live and do business
The centre will provide spare parts for all products sold by Arctic and Arçelik, mainly for the categories of refrigerators, washing machines, dishwashers and air conditioners. The parts come from the two Arctic factories in Romania, Găești and Ulmi, and the five Arçelik factories in Turkey and China.
Arçelik 100 Most Sustainable Corporations Ranking
Arçelik Global has been recognised in Corporate Knights ‘The Global 100 Most Sustainable Corporations Ranking’, earning the 57th spot for 2022.
Since 2005, the ‘Global 100 Most Sustainable Corporations in the World’ list has recognised companies that are leading the race to zero emissions, whilst also delivering superior financial performance. The aim of the Global 100 is to celebrate world leaders in corporate sustainability, raising awareness of those that have been able to balance environmental, social, and economic performance while also delivering superior returns to investors.
Arçelik’s dedication to sustainability has once again been praised in this prestigious list. It is inspiring to see that our they have set an exemplary standard for companies in our industry to follow in line with their vision Respecting the World, Respected Worldwide
Arcelik EBRD finance
Today Arçelik signed a deal with EBRD to finance their sustainability and R&D projects. In line with their ambitious objectives, this move will help Arçelik achieve their efficiency targets and further strengthen the climate strategy.
Arcelik and Hitachi Thailand venture
The Thailand Board of Investment (BOI) Deputy Secretary General Mr. Narit Therdsteerasukdi together with the Ambassador of the Republic of Turkey to Thailand, H.E. Mrs. Serap Ersoy attended the opening ceremony of the Regional Headquarters of Arcelik Hitachi Home Appliances, a joint venture company between Turkish household appliance manufacturer Arcelik and Japanese’s home appliance manufacturer and distributor Hitachi Global Life Solutions. The regional HQ, which is located at Sathorn Square in downtown Bangkok, and was set up with help and support from the BOI, will oversee the marketing operations and after-sales services for affiliated companies in Thailand, China, Hong Kong, Taiwan, Singapore, Malaysia, Indonesia, and Vietnam
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