Gorenje, part of China’s Hisense Group, said on Tuesday it is closing the components production plant in Rogatec, eastern Slovenia, as it is no longer competitive.The Gorenje plant in Rogatec, where components for refrigerators and freezers are manufactured, will be closed at the end of August 2025, and production will be greatly reduced at the end of this year,” Mateja Celin, a corporate communications officer with Gorenje, said in a statement to SeeNews.
The production of refrigerators and freezers, the components for which are made in Rogatec, has been taking place in Valjevo in Serbia for years now, Celin explained.
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Amica new strategy
Amica group announced a new “Back to Profitability” strategy. Its goal is to ensure the sustainable growth of Amica Group in key European markets and to focus on the heating equipment segment. Our assumptions? Increase sales by 7% annually by 2030, EBITDA at 5% in 2027 and 7% from 2030, increase RONA (return on net assets) to 14% in 2027 and exceed 17% from 2030. Additionally, we strive for stable dividend payments to shareholders. Amica have used the past 10 years to expand in Western Europe, invest in production capacity and new technologies, optimize our operations and strengthen our financial base. External factors, such as the pandemic turmoil, the war in Ukraine and our exit from the Russian market, which means a loss of sales of approximately 300,000 pieces of heating equipment per year, have stood in the way of full implementation of the HIT2023 strategy goals. The new “Back to Profitability” strategy, which we are announcing during the cyclical downturn in the household appliances industry, focuses on ensuring lasting profitability for the Amica Group and using the potential of the production center in Wronki, Greater Poland. We intend to make good use of the opportunities we see in the coming years – emphasizes Jacek Rutkowski, President of the Management Board of Amica SA mission is to offer durable and reliable household appliances with the highest quality of service to make everyday life easier for consumers, while respecting the local traditions and heritage of our brands (#Amica, #Fagor, #Gram, #Hansa, #CDA). In turn, our vision is to become the most recommended brand of heating equipment on key markets in Europe.
Falmec shows new products
Area30 is one of the most important events in Germany and Europe for the kitchen sector. For Falmec it was a great opportunity to present products and 2025 previews to a specialized audience of industry professionals, including retailers, architects and designers,
According to the organizer Trendfairs GmbH, the thirteenth edition of the event, held from September 21 to 26, saw the presence of over 12 thousand industry experts.
The Falmec stand reflected the concept of ‘invisible technology’ in which the aspiration becomes part of the kitchen architecture, with solutions that are hidden inside furnishing elements.



Haier new smart manufacturing air conditioning factory?
Unconfirmed Chinese press reports claim that Haier plans to invest CNY2.5bn (US$350m) to build a new smart manufacturing air conditioning factory in Qingdao, eastern Shandong Province.
The factory, near Haier’s current headquarters, will be capable of producing five million sets per year. These will include wall-mounted units, duct units, multi-splits, heat pumps and other products for the domestic market, Europe, North America, Australia, the Middle East, and southeast Asia.
The first phase is expected to be put into production in September 2026 and the second phase in December 2027.

Happy birthday to Electrolux
Happy birthday to Electrolux Today we celebrate turning 105.
founded in Sweden in 1919 by entrepreneur and salesman Axel Wenner-Gren who had worked stubbornly since 1908 to realize a vision: making vacuum cleaners lighter and easier to use. “Every home, an Electrolux home” was his motto. With Wenner-Gren’s idea, and his unusual knack for sales and marketing, the journey began toward becoming a leading global appliance company today.
Electrolux have been innovating and improving the lives of people in their homes around the world for 105 years.
Read more about their story here https://www.electroluxgroup.com/en/category/history/
De Longhi results
The Group achieved an expansion in turnover of more than 10% also in the second quarter, benefiting both from the consolidation of the professional coffee area and from the continuation of positive trends in the core categories. Over the last few months, we were able to successfully capitalize on structural coffee market growth, further increasing our market share, as well as meeting consumers’ new needs in the nutrition and food preparation segment, also thanks to the recent launches of new products that are increasingly focused on a consumer approach to a healthy diet”, commented CEO Fabio de’ Longhi. revenues of € 1,423.7 million, up by 10.3% (+3.5% on a like-for-like basis and +4.2% on a like for like
basis and constant currencies);
o adjusted2 Ebitda at € 204.7 million, equal to 14.4% of revenues (compared to 12.4% achieved in the first
half of 2023);
o net income pertaining to the Group of € 106.2 million, up by 28.4%;
o free cash flow before dividends and acquisitions of € 74.3 million.
In the second quarter:
o revenues of € 764.9 million, up by 11.0% (+1.5% on a like-for-like basis, with the household business
excluding comfort segment growing by +6.9%);
o Ebitda adjusted at €110.9 million, equal to 14.5% of revenues (marked improvement from 12.5% in 2023);
Net financial position as of June 30, 2024 was positive by € 305.3 million, after the net absorption of € 326.8
million in relation to the closing of the business combination between La Marzocco and Eversys.

BSH new Mexico factory
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.

LG profit jump
LG Electronics Inc. (LG) reported revenue of 21.69 trillion won (14.4 billion euros) in the second quarter of 2024, up 8.5% from the second quarter of 2023. Operating profit jumped 61% to 1.2 trillion won (0.8 billion euros)
These figures mark a new record in the company’s history as they are the highest revenue and operating profit ever recorded in the second quarter.
Leading the performance were the home appliances and vehicle components sectors, which achieved their highest quarterly revenues to date.Subscription business, which bundles products and services, is also growing. After its success in Korea, LG is expanding this model internationally. Last year, subscription revenue exceeded KRW 1 trillion, and this year growth is accelerating. As of June, 36.2 percent of major home appliances sold at LG Brand Shops in Korea were subscription-based. This business model will now be introduced to global markets. For example, LG has launched LG Rent-Up in Malaysia, offering subscriptions for nine products, including washing machines, dryers and refrigerators
Hisense presents its global strategy
Hisense’s overseas revenue has more than quadrupled from $3.5 billion to $12 billion since 2016, Chairman Fisher Yu said
Hisense unveiled its ambitious growth plans at the Partner Conference in Berlin, held on the eve of the Euro 2024™ finals. Fisher Yu, President of Hisense Group , gave a keynote address titled “Beyond Champion, Beyond Glory” to discuss the latest updates on Hisense’s brand enhancement strategy, new product lineup, and user-centric services. Fisher Yu also discussed future plans for optimizing its industrial structure and the brand’s commitment to continued global expansion during his presentation his keynote address, Yu emphasized Hisense’s commitment to developing new features and products based on customer feedback to ensure continued growth in the global market. The company is also working to create smart home experiences with appliances that go beyond individual products and features by more comprehensively considering user use cases through product planning, R&D, and marketing, as well as focusing on platform compatibility and integration options, connectivity, security, and AI, to create smarter products that anticipate and exceed user needs.Committed to global expansion, Hisense is strengthening six local operation centers to support future growth. Building on its existing strong network of 26 R&D centers, 34 industrial parks and manufacturing bases, Hisense’s “Think Global, Act Local” approach leverages local talent and strengthens local R&D, manufacturing and supply chains. This enables Hisense to meet specific local needs with tailored products through global R&D investments.
New ovens of AEG’s Matt Black line
AEG’s Matt Black line introduces three new ovens, all featuring a sleek matt black finish. The **SteamCrisp 7000 series** (BSE778380T) offers precise steam cooking by regulating humidity and includes a pyrolytic cleaning system for easy maintenance. The **AssistedCooking 8000 series** (BPE748380T) also features this cleaning technology and comes with pre-set programs. Users simply place their food in the oven, select the desired cooking mode, and the appliance automatically optimizes the temperature and cooking time.
The third model, the **9000 SteamPro oven** (BSE798380T), is equipped with a temperature probe that ensures precise cooking by measuring the internal temperature of the food. Its intuitive touch controls and EXCite touch display make selecting cooking settings quick and easy, providing useful information throughout the process. This advanced model stands out with its Steamify function, which automatically adjusts the temperature and steam levels for each dish. Additionally, it offers programs like SousVide and a cycle for regenerating cooked food with steam

