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Companies are sometimes accused of greenwashing. Less widely known but equally serious is political greenwashing – reforms that are described as green without any basis. A clear example is the electronics tax. The government has marketed it as an environmental tax, but in practice it is just a way for the state to collect money, with no positive effect on the environment. Despite several authorities […]

There's a lot happening in circularity and sustainability, and here are three examples from this summer. Electrolux has introduced a new product recycling tool, Dometic has switched to renewable electricity at its facilities, and Elektroskandia talks about its sustainability work in Volt.

During last week's Formex trade fair, Severin launched a new fully automatic filter coffee maker on the market. The machine is unique in the world by combining the convenience of automatic coffee machines with the taste of freshly ground filter coffee.

The work on recycling in the Nordic countries is ongoing and the different countries have slightly different strategies and have come to different lengths depending on the work of governments and APPLiA. This mainly depends on the possibilities with logistics around collection structures, subsidies from authorities and municipalities.

The customer purchased a kitchen with approximately 120 packages in May 2021. Upon delivery, a microwave oven was delivered that the customer had not ordered. The customer reported the incorrect delivery and received information on how to return it.

On August 10, IFA announced the launch of a new virtual platform called IFA Virtual, which will enhance and enhance the experience of the IFA 2022 trade fair in Berlin from September 2-6. All IFA keynotes will be broadcast live on IFA Virtual and other events will be available as video clips the day after they are held. At the end of June, IFA […]

Statistics Sweden released its report on the number of new housing starts in the country in week 34. Approximately 31,050 apartments were started during the first half of 2022, the statistics show. This is a decrease of approximately 11 percent compared to the same period in 2021, when 34,826 apartments were started. Approximately 23,950 apartments were started in apartment buildings, which is 14 […]

APPLiAnytt has consulted with some of the industry's companies about how they see the coming autumn. Read the interviews with Jhonny Bergman, BSH Home Appliances AB and Johan Eklind, Tefal – OBH Nordica Group AB below. Last autumn 2021 (Sept-Dec) showed both ups and downs but ended at around +3.5%. How will this […]

An autumn awaits us that will likely bring a lot of challenges for the Swedish economy, the development of trade and not least our own industry. APPLiAnytt has compiled some of the statements from the Swedish Institute of Economic Research, the Swedish Chamber of Commerce and two of our member companies as an indication of how our industry will be affected. KI: The economic outlook has deteriorated […]

Dometic has recognized that many of us have rediscovered nature during the pandemic and may be dreaming of a simpler life. With the help of ambassadors, customers can be inspired by how their products make everyday life easier for those who have chosen a life with less stress and more time for nature experiences. Since July, visitors to Kungsgatan in Stockholm can also take advantage of the entire range in their store-in-store at Haglöfs.

During the summer, a number of new products were presented, such as a new stick vacuum cleaner from Bosch, a freestanding stove with induction hob and built-in fan from Bertazzoni, and Pop top lids for Kenwood kitchen appliances.

Elgiganten announced in July that the 2021/2022 financial year was yet another record year, summed up by an improvement in results across all channels.