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APPLiA market continues to decline in August
In August, the APPLiA market continued to decline, with a loss of just over 13 percent compared to the same period last year. A correction of the SDA figures in APPstat for July showed an increase of 7.5 percent instead of the previous minus 19 percent. Sell-in values reported during August are below the corresponding month last year. This means that the APPLiA market […]
Smeg Nordic expands and strengthens the organization
Smeg Nordic, the leading supplier of stylish and innovative white goods and kitchen appliances, continues its expansion in the Nordic market. To meet the increased demand and strengthen its position, the company has recruited several new employees with solid experience in the industry. In the past year, Smeg Nordic has welcomed the following talents to the team: Thomas Mogensen as Area […]
Thousands of dangerous products stopped – APPLiA works for safe and sustainable products
The Swedish Chemicals Agency writes in a report that thousands of products containing hazardous chemicals were stopped at Sweden's border in 2023. These products included electronics, jewelry and pesticides. APPLiA members have long worked to improve the environmental performance of products and comply with chemical legislation such as REACH* and RoHS**, which phase out hazardous chemicals from everyday products. Market surveillance is extremely important for responsible authorities […]
New Managing Director at Bertazzoni Scandinavia
Stefan Davidsson has taken office as the new Managing Director at Bertazzoni Skandinavien AB.
New products from Smeg – the home barista’s dream
Smeg launches new elegant and innovative products for coffee lovers Smeg, the Italian brand known for its timeless design and high-quality kitchenware, expands its popular House of Coffee range with two exciting new products. The EMC02 espresso machine and the CGF02 coffee grinder are the result of SMEG’s commitment to creating perfect coffee experiences at home. With an elegant design and advanced technology, these new products set […]
SEVERIN releases sustainability report – milestone for industry companies within SDA
SEVERIN takes care of our environment and planet. During IFA in Berlin 2024, SEVERIN released the first and only sustainability report for mid-sized companies within the SDA. An important milestone that guarantees the future and that our customers and partners know that we take this important area seriously.
Turnaround in the construction market?
During the second quarter of this year, the market for new housing production in multi-family buildings turned around. At that time, construction of new homes began at an increasing rate and increased by 22 percent in the second quarter, compared to the corresponding quarter in 2023. This is shown by new statistics from Statistics Sweden. This caused the half-year figures to show a cautious turn for […]
Market after seven months in 2024 – minus 12.8 %
On an annual basis until July, the entire APPLiA market's sell-in value for white goods and household appliances is down 12.8 percent compared to the same period in 2023. Now it is mainly the larger household appliances (MDA) that show a tendency in July to approach last year's figures. Household appliances (SDA) are also starting to regain volume. In comparison, we see that the total figures in Statistics Sweden's reports […]
Smeg launches new concept of (R)evolutionary cooking
(R)EVOLUTIONARY COOKING, OUR BEST TECHNOLOGY FOR YOUR KITCHEN. Evolution as constant improvement, revolution as a turning point – these are the concepts behind (R)evolutionary Cooking, the new project in which Smeg redefines and reshapes the world of cooking. This is achieved by transferring the technological excellence achieved over the years in large domestic appliances to small appliances, transforming them […]
Bertazzoni receives patent for Air-Tec
Bertazzoni has obtained the patent for the Air-Tec technology in Italy. The patent application process in other countries is ongoing.
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.