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Paolo Bertazzoni named "Cavaliere del Lavoro"”
Paolo Bertazzoni, President and CEO of Bertazzoni, the Emilian company world-renowned for its manufacturing of kitchen appliances, was awarded the prestigious title of ”Cavaliere del Lavoro” (Knight of Labor) on May 31 by the President of the Italian Republic, Sergio Mattarella.
Bertazzoni Heritage – now launching stainless steel stoves
With its warm and authentic style, Bertazzoni's Heritage series is perhaps the one that is most deeply rooted in the company's origins, and now selected models of the stoves are being launched in stainless steel.
Sales statistics April: A sign of a turnaround?
The smaller household appliances show a turnaround in market development, while the heavier white goods are still struggling after four months with negative figures compared to the same period last year, according to APPstat's latest market figures. April still a sign of recovery The month of April gave some oxygen to the market development for sell-in of household appliances in Sweden. Seen in the light of the economic reports […]
Freestanding stainless steel dishwasher
Bertazzoni broadens its range of freestanding kitchen products with a stainless steel dishwasher.
Smeg launches latest collection together with Dolce & Gabbana
In collaboration with Dolce & Gabbana, Smeg is now introducing a new collection of home appliances and white goods inspired by the changing colours of the sea and the sky. The colours of the sea, the scent of freshly baked treats and the inviting atmosphere that warms the heart – Dolce&Gabbana and Smeg renew their partnership in true Made in Italy spirit to present […]
Quarterly Report 1, 2024: A dismal first quarter
At the recently held annual meeting of the industry association APPLiA, some meeting participants were heard to say that the first quarter of the year for white goods and household appliances was 'lousy' when the market development for the first quarter was presented. That statement is understandable. The market development in the month of March crushed all hopes of a decent first quarter. The industry's overall figures (MDA+SDA) for the month of March with minus 22 […]
KitchenAid Go – the first cordless series of kitchen tools powered by a single battery
Now KitchenAid Go is launched on the Swedish market, the very first series of cordless kitchen tools with a battery technology where the same 12v battery* powers all products. The removable and rechargeable battery is compatible with all products in the series. KitchenAid Go consists of six versatile kitchen tools with powerful performance, for maximum freedom and convenience in cooking.
The Chairman: Political workshop and action now
Already when the electronics tax, also known as the chemicals tax, was introduced in 2017, there was widespread questioning. The state's own authorities, the Swedish Tax Agency and the Swedish Customs Administration, advised against its introduction. Extensive investigations by the Swedish Chemicals Agency and others have shown the tax's ineffectiveness in trying to change the flame resistance of white goods and home electronics. The Swedish market has proven to be too small to control […]
The report is clear: Dramatic increase in tax collection
APPLiA is today releasing a comprehensive, follow-up report on the impact of the electronics tax last year and a forecast for how the tax will perform this year. The report shows the causes and consequences of the dramatic increase in tax collection that has occurred. Since the political change in the structure of the electronics tax (also called the chemicals tax), which would make it easier for authorities to […]
Strong voices on the electronics tax from the Riksdag
In a global market, the environment should be seen as a global issue, that is the message from MP Larry Söder, Christian Democrats. The Sweden Democrats, in turn, view the tax as a greenwashed fiscal tax introduced by the previous S/MP government. In their previous budget motions, the party therefore chose to abolish the electronics tax. Hear more about the Tidö parties' reasoning below. "We are on […]
White goods decline – household appliances gain
In the shadow of declining housing production in Sweden and the unfavorable situation for major renovations, sales of white goods (MDA) continue to decline in the beginning of 2024. For small household appliances (SDA), the journey towards recovery begins with big steps. A large part of the weak GDP development in Sweden over the past year is due to a […]
APPSTAT launched
APPLiA is changing its system for industry statistics. The new system APPSTAT has been jointly developed by the industry associations in the Nordic countries and the first to enter the system are Norway and Sweden, which will switch over from 1 January 2024. — Since we now have our own system where we can easily update and add new member companies, […]
