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Midea unveils new WASHBOT washer dryer with hidden robot vacuum

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Midea has announced WASHBOT, a new combined robot vacuum cleaner and washing machine, which it claims is a world first. The company says it has designed the gadget to help save space in the home, with self-cleaning docking stations of popular models like the Roborock Q Revo Robot Vacuum and Mop taking up 19.2 x 13.4 (~488 x 340 mm) floor space and measuring 22-in (~560 mm) tall.

Another benefit of the combined washing machine and robot vacuum dock is a single connection point to your plumbing to cover clean water refilling and dirty water draining for both devices. The washing machine offers AI-powered gentle steam cleaning and can softly dry clothes at 42°C (~108°F). The robot vacuum is suitable for spaces up to 200 m² (~2,153 ft²), with features like obstacle detection and a nifty auto-cut system that helps remove tangled hair. The self-emptying docking station allows up to 60 days of hands-free cleaning, sanitizing the mop with hot water cleaning and hot air drying.

The machine is 600 mm (~24-in) wide, similar to other cabinets in your kitchen or laundry room. The Midea WASHBOT will soon begin crowdfunding on Indiegogo; the exact campaign launch date and pledge levels have yet to be revealed.

Home appliance giant Midea’s revenue up 7.7 percent in January-September

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Midea Group saw its revenue rise 7.67 percent year on year in the first three quarters of 2023,The company realized a total net profit of 27.7 billion yuan during the period, up 13.27 percent year on year, according to the report.

In the third quarter alone, Midea Group achieved a revenue of 94.1 billion yuan, a year-on-year increase of 7.32 percent, and a net profit of 9.5 billion yuan, a year-on-year increase of 11.93 percent.

To date, the Fortune 500 company has 31 research and development centers and 40 major production bases worldwide.

Midea Energy-Efficient Dishwasher at IFA 2023

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Midea a leading brand in smart home appliances, is showcasing a diverse range of products at the IFA 2023  Among its remarkable offerings, Midea’s green and energy-efficient dishwasher (WQP12-U7809X, together with 15 other models), certified by TÜV RHEINLAND, truly takes the lead as an environmentally conscious appliance.

At the IFA stage, Midea demonstrated its commitment to sustainability by showcasing its six green actions on a clean world, which ensures that every aspect of Midea dishwasher’s lifecycle, from design and manufacturing to packaging, transportation, and recycling, operates in accordance with eco-friendly principles, making a significant contribution to a cleaner planet. Particularly noteworthy is the exhibited NXT-GEN Dishwasher, which is gaining attention for its exceptional energy efficiency – up to 20% less energy consumption than A class, as well as its industry-first All-in-one smart TopDose.

At the event themed “Green is the New Clean,” Midea showcased its dishwasher exhibit, highlighted by the TÜV RHEINLAND Green Product Certification award presentation. Meteor Liu, General Manager of Midea KWHA Oversea Sales, participated in the award ceremony and addressed the audience. Midea has been actively working towards a greener and more sustainable future through its Kitchen & Water Heater Appliances Division lineupTÜV RHEINLAND Green Product Mark certification for Midea’s dishwasher encompasses a comprehensive evaluation across six dimensions — Corporate Social Responsibility, Environment Management, Products Climate Resilience (e.g. Carbon Emission Evaluation), Recycled Material Content, Hazard Substances, End of Life. This rigorous assessment ensures that Midea’s products adhere to high standards of environmental responsibility and performance.

In terms of design, Midea crafted its high-energy-efficiency dishwasher that meets top-level A class energy efficiency standards. The TÜV RHEINLAND Green Product Mark certification ensures that the product meets these standards align with European Union regulations for ecological design and energy labeling., during production, Midea minimizes the use of harmful chemicals in its products to reduce their environmental impact and potential harm to humans. Both the dishwasher and packaging materials tested comply with relevant EU environmental regulations. Common harmful substances like phthalates, TBBPA and MCCP were found far below the regulated limits. Additionally, Midea adopts food contact materials in the dishwasher’s interior components to ensure food safety.Midea is also committed to product recycling and reuse, as it aims to minimize plastic waste. Its dishwasher boasts a WEEE (Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment) Reuse/Recycling Rate exceeding 87%, with a Recovery Rate surpassing 94%. Moreover, the Company adopts over 30% of recycled material in the dishwasher’s plastic parts (enclosure and stand).

Meanwhile, Midea manages carbon emissions responsibly using low-carbon materials, renewable energy sources like photovoltaic energy, and shorter transportation distances. The calculated carbon emission stands at 192.87 kg CO2eq/item (System boundaries: cradle to the gate), and the score of products repairability index is 8.3.

Looking ahead, Midea Group remains steadfast in its green development strategy, forging continued collaborations with TÜV RHEINLAND to deliver more trustworthy eco-friendly products to consumers.

Midea could acquire Zanussi and its activities in Egypt

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According to Egyptian media Midea Group is considering the acquisition of Zanussi brand from Electrolux Group . The acquisition deal is expected to be finalized by the fourth quarter of 2023.

In July, the Swedish giant had appointed Societè Generale to handle the sale of the Zanussi, Ideal, Faure, Zanker, Rosenlew, Elektro-Helios, Zoppas, Olympic Electric and Kwikot brands and activities in Africa and the Middle East.

Electrolux’s activities in Egypt became relevant in 2011 with the acquisition of Egyptian Olympic Group, the largest white goods manufacturer based in the Middle East. Electrolux employs 2,238 people in Egypt.

WORLD’S FIRST MATTER-CONNETED DISHWASHER SHOWN BY MIDEA

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WORLD’S FIRST MATTER-CONNETED DISHWASHER SHOWN BY MIDEA

Matter is the foundation for connected things. This industry-unifying standard has a promise of reliable, secure connectivity – a seal of approval that devices will work seamlessly together, today, and tomorrow – guided by the Connectivity Standards Alliance (the Alliance), whose members come together from across industries to transform the future of connectivity.

After being among the first companies to achieve Matter certification for an air conditioner and to demonstrate a Matter-connected fan purifier, Midea continues to show its commitment to the industry-unifying standard with the demonstration of the first Matter-connected dishwasher at the Alliance Member Meeting in Boston from June 19th to 22nd.

“At Midea we are focused on creating surprisingly-friendly smart products that are not just smart for the sake of being smart but offer real benefits. Allowing users to seamlessly operate their Midea smart home appliances in tandem with other third parties through the Matter standard is at the heart of that,” said Patrick Serrato, Head of IoT at Midea America Corp. and Alliance Board Member, “We started out last year with one of the first Matter certified air conditioners, followed that up by presenting one of the first Matter connected fan purifiers earlier this year, and now we are demonstrating the first Matter connected dishwasher. We are committed to Matter and we will continue until all our product categories are Matter certified.”

Even without Matter, the latest dishwasher from Midea already boasts a host of surprisingly-friendly smart features that make users life easier including being able to control your dishwasher from wherever you are through the app as well as receiving timely reminders straight to your phone when it is time to clean your dishwasher.

Now with Matter, the Midea dishwasher offers a fast and secure setup that is unified so users can follow the same process to get connected no matter whether it is their dishwasher, lightbulb, or door lock. Once set up, the dishwasher will be able to connect with other devices that support Matter in the rest of your home regardless of brand. As the world’s first dishwasher to be able to connect to Matter, the latest dishwasher from Midea represents a milestone by bringing an essential home appliance that is used every day into the Matter family.

Midea air station

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These days we all want more from our devices. Well, now you can have a standing air conditioner that not only keeps you cool, but combines the functions of a dehumidifier, humidifier, aircon, ventilation fan,and air purifier all into a single device. The Midea Air 5D Space Station Air System comes with a 3L water tank with a silver ion coating, ensuring cleaner and safer water storage.

With the Microclimate Sensory Mode that scientifically adjusts all five properties of air climate: air flow, humidity, temperature, purity, and freshness, taking control of your indoor climate is only a click away.

According to Midea, the Midea Air can purify an apartment by effectively removing 99.5% of PM2.5 articles with its sterilisation technology in 15 minutes.

Electrolux update

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After 2 very favorable years for its business, as for all home furnishings, Electrolux has been in difficulty since the end of the health crisis. The Swedish group had launched a cost reduction plan in September 2022, which mainly concerned Europe and North America, with the aim of improving the profit of 2023, recalls Reuters . The Swedish manufacturer would have separated from 4,000 employees in October (8% of its workforce) to “reduce costs, cushion the fall to come and leave serenely” , and specify LSA. Electrolux even closed 2 factories in Hungary (refrigerators) and in Memphis in the USA (ovens). The group recorded some €12 billion in sales in 2022, but a net loss of €116 million. Its turnover was up by 9% in the 1st quarter of 2023, but with a further loss of €52 million.

According to the Bloomberg agency , the Chinese household appliance giant Midea (€45.4 billion in sales in 2022, +0.8% vs 2021) would be interested in acquiring Electrolux. Following this announcement on May 2, Electrolux shares gained around 4% on the Stockholm Stock Exchange, and were at the top of the Stoxx 600. Note that Midea had helped the manufacturer to introduce the AEG brand on the Chinese market . in 2016. According to Reuters and Bloomberg , analysts at JPMorgan questioned whether such a takeover would gain regulatory approval after geopolitical concerns escalated over the Ukraine crisis, given that the United States is the largest market from Electrolux.

According to Bloomberg , Samsung is another potential buyer of Electrolux. “Here we see a bit lower regulatory risk, but Samsung has already built its ecosystem in the West and we believe Electrolux would add little value to that,” JPMorgan said through Reuters , picked up by Boursier.com . Paul Palmstedt, spokesman for Electrolux, has not commented on these elements since May 2. No comment either from Midea, to date…

According to the Bloomberg agency , the Chinese household appliance giant Midea (€45.4 billion in sales in 2022, +0.8% vs 2021) would be interested in acquiring Electrolux. Following this announcement on May 2, Electrolux shares gained around 4% on the Stockholm Stock Exchange, and were at the top of the Stoxx 600. Note that Midea had helped the manufacturer to introduce the AEG brand on the Chinese market . in 2016. According to Reuters and Bloomberg , analysts at JPMorgan questioned whether such a takeover would gain regulatory approval after geopolitical concerns escalated over the Ukraine crisis, given that the United States is the largest market from Electrolux.

According to Bloomberg , Samsung is another potential buyer of Electrolux. “Here we see a bit lower regulatory risk, but Samsung has already built its ecosystem in the West and we believe Electrolux would add little value to that,” JPMorgan said through Reuters , picked up by Boursier.com . Paul Palmstedt, spokesman for Electrolux, has not commented on these elements since May 2. No comment either from Midea, to date…