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Bora is building a new factory

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Bora has embarked on a new chapter by bringing part of its production operations in-house. To achieve this, the company is constructing an innovative ‘vertical factory’ right next to its headquarters in Niederndorf, Tyrol. The project is slated for completion in the latter half of 2026.

Despite the compact plot size of just 6,000 square meters, the three-story facility will maximize its space, offering a total area of 20,000 square meters. Bora founder and CEO, Willi Bruckbauer, shared that the building’s larch façade has been thoughtfully designed to blend seamlessly into the surrounding landscape and panoramic views, ensuring harmony with its natural environment.

Bora CEO Willi Bruckbauer (second from left) together with the governor and the Minister of Tourism and Production of the Tyrol region

Elba Haier factory sustainability

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Elba factory part of Haier Europe in Borso del Grappa has made great strides in sustainability, reflecting their commitment to creating a safe and environmentally friendly workplace.

In terms of energy efficiency, the factory has significantly decreased gas consumption and energy intensity. Water usage has also been optimized, resulting in a 24% reduction through activities in the water treatment system and process water use. Additionally, the factory has achieved a 98% waste recycling rate and reduced total waste by 13%.

These milestones are also reflected in the achievement of UNI/PdR 125:2022 certification for gender equality and UNI INAL certification for health and safety.

Elba’s product portfolio includes “Made in Italy” cookers, ovens, hobs, and hoods, which are exported to around 80 markets worldwide

Hotpoint Factory Contents Up for Auction

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Production lines and machinery from Hotpoint UK’s recently closed factory in Bristol are now available for auction.

Established during World War I as an aircraft manufacturing and repair plant for Parnell, the Station Road facility in Yate, Bristol, boasts a century of industrial heritage. Over the decades, it has evolved and transitioned through various phases, ultimately becoming a tumble dryer factory for Hotpoint UK. However, the factory ceased operations at the end of 2024

Haier to close factory

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The Chinese manufacturer Haier invested 65 million euros in the construction of the factory in Aricești Rahtivani, about an hour north of Bucharest, and received 25 million euros in state aid, which was gradually paid to the company. Haier representatives are now negotiating with the Romanian government to withdraw from the contract. The factory has fallen victim to optimization processes that Haier started in response to developments on the European market. The world leader in the appliance market tried to reduce operating costs last year and laid off about half of the original thousand employees in Romania. However, this was clearly not enough to save the plant. More than 400 people will lose their jobs by March of this year. The remaining 100 or so will work for Haier until the entire factory is completely dismantled. The equipment and machines will be used in another Haier industrial complex – which one, Haier did not specify. Since the end of the factory has a considerable impact on the labor market in its vicinity, employees will receive assistance from an employment agency in addition to severance pay, which should help them find alternative jobs

Bosch new factory

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A new small household appliance factory for BSH in Poland!  BSH is taking another big step. A new factory will be built in Rudna Wielka near Rzeszów, to which we will move the production of vacuum cleaners and capsule coffee machines from the current nearby location. The total value of this project in the coming years will amount to almost PLN 600 million. The area of 73,000 m² will include a production hall, a logistics center and offices. At the design stage of the new factory, we paid special attention to safety and very good working conditions. The new factory for BSH will be built by Panattoni Poland . Completion of construction is planned for mid-2026.

EverEver the first French  factory

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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

Beko close UK factory

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Beko Europe told staff last month that its Hotpoint UK factory in Yate, near Bristol, will close on December 31.

The decision means the end of more than a century of manufacturing at the site on Station Road.

A spokesperson from Beko Europe said all affected staff have been notified and that they are “grateful for their continued efforts”.

Midea new factory Brazil

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Midea has launched its second home appliance factory in Brazil, now with an annual production capacity of over 1 million units, marking a new milestone in #manufacturing capabilities. 🎉

With an integrated system for production, R&D, and sales, Midea has created a nationwide network of sales and after-sales channels to meet local market needs and foster #innovation.

Moving forward, Midea will continue to focus on product innovation and market share growth in Brazil, while deepening local production capacity and supply chain, further enhancing competitiveness across South America

Haier Group lays foundation stone for Phase 2 of production complex in Egypt

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Haier Group laid the foundation stone for the second phase of its Haier Eco-Friendly Complex located in 10th of Ramadan City, Egypt.

Spanning an additional 50,000 square metres, the second phase comes with a $40 million investment and a planned production capacity of 300,000 units comprising refrigerators and freezers, Ahmed El-Gendy, Haier’s Director in Egypt said.

The new expansion builds on the first phase, inaugurated in May 2023, which was established with an investment of $100 million and encompasses three factories and ancillary plants. The first phase currently produces over 1.5 million units and has created 2,000 direct and indirect jobs. The second phase is expected to create around 1,000 new jobs in the supply chain.

BSH new Mexico factory

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BSH Opens First Refrigeration Factory in Mexico

State-of-the-art production facility starts operations in Monterrey, Nuevo Leon, after 18 months of construction
Home appliance manufacturer produces large double-door refrigerators for the North American market
BSH is investing around 220 million euros and plans to create around 1,500 skilled jobs in the region with the factory
Europe’s leading home appliance manufacturer, BSH Hausgeräte GmbH, is expanding its global production network and will be manufacturing in Mexico into the future. In Monterrey, in the state of Nuevo Leon, large double-door, so-called French Door Bottom Mount refrigerators are now coming off the production line. The appliances produced under the Bosch and Thermador brands are specially tailored to the needs of consumers in the North American market.