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Introducing the Specialista Touch: De’Longhi’s Latest Coffee Machine Innovation

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De’Longhi unveiled its latest coffee machine innovation, the Specialista Touch, at the Coffee Fest.

The Specialista Touch features a 3.5” touchscreen that allows you to select from nine pre-set recipes, ranging from a creamy cappuccino to a refreshing cold brew. Its exclusive Bean Adapt system automatically adjusts the grind, dose, and temperature to ensure the optimal extraction of any type of bean. Additionally, its powerful steamer with Auto LatteArt ensures the perfect texture for professional-grade latte art.

What sets the Specialista Touch apart is its ability to guide you through five essential steps to achieve the perfect coffee. Combining touchscreen precision with the experience of manual preparation, it offers:

**Precision Grinding**: With 15 grinding levels and high-quality stainless steel burrs, the Specialista Touch guarantees precision and durability in every dose, whether single or double.

Beko Egypt White goods plant built at a total investment of $110m

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Beko has placed industrial localisation at the forefront of its strategy with its first manufacturing plant in the 10th of Ramadan industrial city.

The facility, covering 114,000 square metres, will heavily rely on local suppliers, with the local content expected to reach 50-60 percent, said Umit Günel, General Manager of Beko Egypt.

“Beko Egypt’s local manufacturing drive aims to make Egypt a central hub for exporting home appliances to Europe, the Middle East, and Africa, with 60 percent of production allocated for export,” he told Zawya Projects, adding that the plant is projected to generate $250 million annually in export revenues.

The plant was officially inaugurated last week.

He emphasised the company’s commitment to boosting cooperation with local manufacturers of plastics, cables, and metals to deepen localisation, adding that within the first six months of operations, Beko Egypt increased its production capacity from 1 million to 1.5 million units of ovens and refrigerators annually and expanded its supplier network.

The plant, built with an investment exceeding $110 million, will focus on producing eco-friendly home appliances  designed to save water and energy in line with Egypt’s green economy goals. It is also expected to provide over 2,000 jobs for Egyptian youth, bolstering the national economy.

Günel said the facility will run on renewable energy, supporting Beko’s ‘Zero Waste’ policy. Any production waste will be recycled, with metals and other components re-evaluated for quality.

“Beko’s dishwashers, for example, will incorporate plastic parts made from recycled materials, reflecting the company’s commitment to sustainability,” he said.

The Beko Egypt official noted that, despite tough market competition, the company is ready to expand further, continuously assessing new possibilities to introduce additional products. The dishwashing segment has received fast-track approval from Egyptian authorities.

Beko, which ranks as the second-largest household appliance brands in the region and among the top ten worldwide, currently produces 65 million units annually across the globe. The company’s global operations span 58 countries with 46 production facilities in 14 countries

Haier new smart manufacturing air conditioning factory?

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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.

New Electrolux Group study shows short wash and low temperature key to reducing environmental footprint of clothes

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Extending clothing life presents the single largest opportunity to reduce the carbon, water and waste footprints of clothes. Published recently by Electrolux The Truth About Laundry Report are the findings of our seven-year, science-led research program focused on extended clothing life which shows that choosing lower temperatures and shorter cycles can length the lifespan of clothes by more than 50%.

For example, a cotton T-shirt washed at 30°C for 59 minutes will last over 50% longer than if it’s washed on a regular 40°C cycle which can last up to 120 minutes, if not longer.

To read all about this and to download The Truth About Laundry, Love Clothes For Longer Edition, read here:

https://www.electroluxgroup.com/en/new-electrolux-group-study-shows-short-wash-and-low-temperature-key-to-reducing-environmental-footprint-of-clothes-42380/

Hisense presents its global strategy

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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.

Miele at the IFA Kick-off: 125 years of quality and innovation meet 100 years of IFA

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New standards in laundry care and design

Sustainability as a common thread – with a focus on circularity and AI

Attractive promotional appliances and new colour worlds for the anniversary

“I am delighted to have the opportunity to speak to you in this symbolic year” – with these words, Dr Reinhard Zinkann welcomed around 150 journalists to the IFA kick-off in Berlin. The Managing Partner of the Miele Group presented an initial preview of the Gütersloh-based premium manufacturer’s trade fair innovations and other focal topics. Product highlights include, in particular, the new ‘Nova Edition’ series of washing machines and dryers, which promises, for example, maximum protection of textiles.

“Once a Miele. Always a Miele. 125 Years of Quality” – this is the Miele motto for this year’s IFA. “Like no other company in the industry, Miele stands for quality and longevity”, says Reinhard Zinkann, whose great-grandfather founded the company together with Carl Miele Sr. In its anniversary year, Miele is presenting more than 70 attractively equipped special models from all product ranges in two series of special offers: The “125 Edition” includes a total of 28 attractively equipped models with a price advantage and/or free accessories. The 45 appliances in the “125 Gala Edition” also offer a free warranty extension of 125 weeks.

At the same time, the great-grandson of the company’s co-founder of the same name reaffirms his clear commitment to Germany, where Miele currently operates eight of its 15 plants, with investment commitments for the German plants totalling 500 million euros. According to Zinkann, the same strict quality standards apply in all Miele plants and are implemented and monitored 100 per cent everywhere. “Made by Miele is indivisible”, says Zinkann.

Giving appliances a second life

Another part of Miele’s ‘DNA’ is sustainability – at this IFA with a focus on circularity and the inclusion of AI. “We want to give our appliances a second life and are focussing on the reusability and recycling of appliance components and materials.” The company therefore continues to focus on durable, repair-friendly products and resource-saving production. At IFA, the company is also presenting a concept study for the first Miele product that is made entirely from recycled material and can also be completely recycled.

In the field of AI, the company utilises digital applications throughout the entire life cycle of its products: From AI-supported software in research and development, to AI-based optimisation of product quality in production, to AI-supported Smart Food ID cooking detection. Zinkann gave an example of one of the latest functions of the Miele app, which also contributes to greater sustainability: “With AI Diagnostics, we offer our users self-help in the event of appliance malfunctions and thus save many unnecessary customer service calls.”

Sustainable stand concept reused

As announced in 2022, Miele is reusing the sustainably designed IFA stand with modular structures for the third time at this trade fair. This is in combination with the extensive avoidance of waste, climate-friendly logistics and the use of environmentally friendly cleaning agents. In addition, Miele will also be prominently represented in the IFA ‘Sustainability Zone’ exhibition area this year, where it will present innovative approaches and technologies for the topic of circularity.

Zinkann gave an initial preview of one of the most exciting new products at IFA under the heading “Nova Edition”, which refers to the washing machines and dryers that stand out above all in terms of laundry care and design. “I can’t reveal any more here yet, all the details will follow at IFA.”

Versatile new design options

The two new colour worlds for built-in appliances in the handleless ArtLine range are real eye-catchers. With ‘Pearlbeige’, Miele presents a versatile mix of grey and beige, and with ‘Obsidian black matt’, the premium manufacturer picks up on the trend for matt surface textures. Both colours can be individually and harmoniously integrated – both in a dark overall concept or as an elegant accent in a light environment.

As usual, Miele will be presenting its new products with 270 appliances on a stand area of 3,000 square metres in Premium Hall 2.1. Two-star chef Alexander Herrmann will be providing tasty samples at the stand.

AGA ERA Red Dot Winner

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AGA ERA has won the Red Dot award for product design, reaffirming its status as a design icon. The cooker combines technology and heritage, using glass extensively for a sleek, unified look.

The award is part of one of the world’s most prestigious design competitions and the Red Dot Label is one of the most sought-after marks of quality for good design across the globe.

Glass and chrome are used to create an entirely new feel for a heat-storage range cooker, and new techniques and the latest technology are employed to create all the external parts for a modern aesthetic.

AGA Technical Director David Carpenter said: “We believe ERA is the world’s first heat-storage range combining a highly efficient fan oven alongside two cast-iron heat-storage ovens, making it not only innovative but also technically challenging. The award is a recognition for the entire team that worked on the project who, employing innovation in design and state-of-the-art technology, created a truly unique range cooker.”

Haier cutting workforce at its Romanian factory

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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

GE success at CES 2024

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GE Profile is taking home 19 big wins from CES 2024, including:
🏆 Engadget Best of CES
🏆 The Reviewed Award
🏆 Newsweek’s Best of CES
🏆 Yanko Design Best of CES
🏆 gearbrain Editors’ Choice
🏆 The Shortcut CES 2024 Award

GE Profile show-stopping innovations, from the Smart Indoor Smoker to the UltraFast Laundry Combo, wowed CES attendees and are revolutionizing cooking, cleaning, and convenience in homes everywhere.

Amdea register my appliance

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Domestic appliance manufacturers trade association Amdea has announced the launch of Register My Appliance Week, which runs until Friday, January 26.Never miss out on appliance recalls
Be the first to know of any safety repairs or recalls
Improve your after sales service
Keep in touch with upgrade news Consumers can go to registermyappliance.org.uk/registration/ to register their appliances. And it is not only new appliances that can be registered, but also older machines or machines purchased second-hand