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.
According to our consumer study into microplastics and laundry**, part of the problem is a lack of understanding of what ‘synthetic’ means, with 94% of all adults not knowing how much plastic is in clothes. Our study found 68% of European adults were unaware that Nylon is a plastic fiber while 62% did not know Polyester, the world’s commonly used fiber, is plastic.
With the launch of the Microplastic Filter, we can help consumers reduce their own environmental impact when it comes to clothing care. We estimate that the new filter for washing machines can help prevent up to two plastic bags worth of microplastic fibers from being released from laundry, per household, every year. The filter, designed to fit on the laundry wall and made from 50% recycled plastic, works with both Electrolux and AEG washing machines.
German engineering group Robert Bosch is weighing a bid for US appliances manufacturer Whirlpool, (WHR) according to three people familiar with the matter, a move that would boost its position in the household appliances market.
Bosch has been talking to potential advisers about the possibility of making an offer for Whirlpool, which has a market capitalisation of about $4.8 billion, one of the sources said.Bosch weighs offer for appliance maker Whirlpool,potential acquisition could significantly enhance Bosch’s position in the household appliance market, especially as competition with Asian rivals intensifies12. Whirlpool, founded in 1911, produces a wide range of home appliances, including refrigerators, microwaves, washing machines, dryers, and small kitchen appliances. The company has undergone restructuring, folding its European business into a new company controlled by Turkish rival Arcelik and divesting its Middle Eastern and African operations. While it remains uncertain whether Bosch will make an official offer, the move aligns with Bosch’s strategy to expand its unit that manufactures large home appliances. If successful, the acquisition could reshape the landscape of the industry and potentially impact Benton Harbor, where Whirlpool’s headquarters are located.
Workers at the GlenDimplex factory in Portadown are to hold a protest outside St Mark’s Church in the town centre on Friday after the company announced its intention to close the site in the next two years.
GlenDimplex, which is an Irish electrical goods firm, did not respond when asked about the planned rally. Unite the Union, which represents the staff at the Portadown factory, said it is calling on all the candidates for Upper Bann in the upcoming General Election to attend and address the rally.GlenDimplex plans to move the manufacturing that currently takes place at the Portadown site to Lithuania, and said the site closures
Key Financial Results Revenue: €658.8m (up 9.4% from 1Q 2023). Net income: €51.3m (up 33% from 1Q 2023). Profit margin: 7.8% (up from 6.4% in 1Q 2023). The increase in margin was driven by higher revenue.The persistent growth of the coffee business, as well as the recovery of the nutrition and food preparation category, led to an organic increase in turnover at constant currencies in the high single digits for the third consecutive quarter. The consistency of trends, combined with the one-month consolidation of the business combination between La Marzocco and Eversys, enabled the Group to increase turnover by about 10%”, commented CEO Fabio de’ Longhi.
The Electrolux EcoLine Hub is open now at Fuorisalone 2024, our one-off installation aimed at increasing environmental awareness and more sustainable living practices.
If you’re attending Milan Design Week then please come and visit us. You’ll find the Electrolux EcoLine Hub within the BAM – Biblioteca degli Alberi (Library of Trees) and we’ll be open until Sunday 21 April.
A unique space where education meets inspiration, the Electrolux EcoLine Hub also includes an exhibition of products that are part of the Electrolux EcoLine range – a selection of our most energy efficient kitchen and laundry appliancesThe products dedicated to garment treatment feature a revamped design that enhances and simplifies the physical and digital user experience. For the first time, Electrolux’ washing machines feature the SmartSelect interface, which adjusts cycle duration and temperature based on needs and can help save water, energy and time. The SensiCare+ technology allows to save up to 40 percent in time, water, and energy by detecting the weight of each load and adjusting the wash cycle*. The SmartSave function featured in the dryers allows to choose between drying more energy efficiently or faster to save time. Visitors will also have the opportunity to explore in detail all the new features of the latest models in an immersive and in-depth experience.
In addition, thanks to AWorld, a mobile app that fosters a culture of sustainability through gamification, it will be possible to calculate one’s Carbon Footprint, introducing a fun way to learn about sustainability. Furthermore, a collection point for small WEEE will be set up inside the Hub, thanks to the partnership with Erion WEEE, a non-profit consortium for electronic waste management and recycling of which Electrolux is an active member. In addition, “Materia Viva” (“Living matter”), a docufilm created by Erion WEEE in collaboration with Libero Produzioni to raise awareness about sustainability, the circular economy and WEEE, will be screened. Leveraging a pop approach, experts and well-known personalities guide the audience to good recycling practices, demonstrating how simple gestures can help contributing to a better future.
Eurocucina is the opportunity to meet Candy as if it is the first time, reviewing the highlights of the brand’s history thanks to an exciting video showcasing its birth, evolution, and revolution.The new Candy brand identity is now live! The new logo symbolizes a new identity, able to communicate the characteristics also admired in the renewed product line: elegant, neat, effective, and gratifying.
Always ready to exceed consumer expectations with technological, accessible, and sustainable solutions, the new Candy sets an ambitious goal: to simplify people’s everyday challenges, enabling them to fully enjoy their lives. It is on these foundations that the new journey is based: ready to live.The “ready to cook” concept is perfectly represented by the Candy Black, Candy Full Inox, and Candy Stainless Steel Collection ranges, each showcased in their dedicated areas and characterized by high-quality Italian design, both in materials and finishes. The lines consist of ovens in energy class A++, combi microwaves, connected hobs and induction hobs with integrated hood The ovens stand out for the functions serving every consumer need. The No Preheat technology, for example, allows starting the cooking cycle without preheating to save time and energy, while FullMenu allows cooking a complete menu simultaneously thanks to the six different levels in the cavity.Always a strong point of the brand, the “ready to wash” area showcases the novelties and main features of the new Candy built-in dishwashers and washing machines. In particular, the built-in Rapido’ solution in class A with Maxi Tub stands out as the most capacious on the market with an internal space superior of 11% compared to the average in the same category, and for a washing and drying program in just 35 minutes – the fastest washing and drying cycle on the market. Additionally, Candy presents the exclusive built-in washing machine in A-20% class, equipped with numerous functions activatable from the app hOn as Exclusive washing Lens to recognise wash symbols and store them in theVirtual Wardrobe, improved performance thanks to Smart AI that sets the most efficient cycle according to the laundry program and load and a positive influence on habits thanks to efficiency statistics Candy’s new range of built-in refrigerators reigns in the “ready to cool” area. Those solutions fully express the concept of “Refreshing Effortlessly” with a combination of design and technologies. Characterized by a variety of sizes to meet every interior design need, the new range integrates cutting-edge technologies in food preservation, and easiness of use.
Among the most interesting innovations: Circle Fresh technology, that ensures regular and uniform air circulation everywhere in the fridge; Adaptive Humidity Area, a dedicated drawer with the optimal level of humidity for fruit and vegetables; Panorama Light, functional design element that captures attention and ensures total visibility in every part of the refrigerator. In addition to this, all new Candy refrigerators are equipped with the Candy Smart Pack linked to hOn App, providing unique services, including auto-adjustment of the temperature based on specific needs and a warning message when a power-off occurs.
Whirlpool announced they are joining forces with cooktop downdraft specialist BORA to introduce an induction downdraft cooktop line into the North American market. The news, announced on the eve of kitchen industry’s annual trade show in the Las Vegas, marks the first time a major appliance company has targeted an induction downdraft appliance lineup for the US and Canada.
The announcement comes at a time when induction cooking is starting to finally make inroads stateside. America’s love affair with gas cooktops have kept US adoption of the technology lagging behind that of Europe and other regions, but the design appeal, health benefits, and a slow but steady spread of local restrictions around gas cooktops in new build construction (even as some of these restrictions have been overturned) have led to an uptick in adoption of a technology introduced almost a century ago.According to Whirlpool, the new induction downdraft enabled cooktops will be available in the JennAir and KitchenAid brands in North America starting in the second half of 2025
Haier, owner of Candy-Hoover group in Europe, will make redundant 400 of its 1,000 employees at its refrigerator factory opened in 2021 in Romania upon an investment of EUR 70 million, out of which EUR 25 million provided by the state through a grant.The factory is located in the Allianso Industrial Park in Ariceştii Rahtivani, near Ploiesti, on 63,000 sqm
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