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‘Let’s mend our ways’ AMDEA urges government to support UK households in using more efficient appliances


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AMDEA (The Association of Manufacturers of Domestic Appliances) has called on the government to ensure that households can reap the crucial savings that efficient home appliances can offer, and to help the nation to achieve Net Zero targets. The group’s Chief Executive, Paul Hide, pointed to examples from other European nations, promoting


sustainability by offering reduced VAT on repairs, and encouraging those homes needing to replace with cash grants towards best in class, high-efficiency models. In the drive to promote a circular economy and extended life, AMDEA is launching a new ‘Repairs and Spares’ portal; this offers householders instant access to genuine spare parts, expert repairs and advice from 68 of the UK’s leading appliance brands. A new ‘Enduring Care’ section will highlight maintenance tips for each appliance category to help homes secure best performance for longer. AMDEA made its call on the government at a Parliamentary Reception held recently at the Houses of Parliament in London. The industry association also revealed the results of an in-home study by behavioural scientists at the University of Exeter Circular Economy Hub, on whether consumer education can help cut costs and conserve resources.


Mr Hide said: “Right now, everyone is receptive to


ways of reducing household costs. Promoting home savings by making the most of installed technology is pushing at an open door. The industry is also putting its weight behind encouraging cost effective repairs that extend appliance lifespans. “But when homes need to replace appliances, many


require help to look beyond the price tag to long-term choices for themselves and the environment. The government must step up now, while there is an appetite for change, to add some meaningful financial incentives.”


AMDEA Chief Executive Paul Hide with Chancellor Jeremy Hunt at the recent Parliamentary Reception


Haier Europe achieves ‘record growth’ in 2022


Haier has reported year-on-year growth of 7.2 per cent, with sales revenue of €32.6 billion. This is according to its latest financial results for the 2022 fiscal year. Despite challenges related to high inflation and


slowing consumer demand, Haier Smart Home’s overseas market continued its double-digit growth, with a 10.3 per cent increase in turnover over 2021. Haier Europe, with its headquarters in Italy,


achieved sales revenue of €3.2 billion – an increase of approximately 20 per cent year-on-year. “I am proud of how we managed to achieve such


an outstanding result,” said Yannick Fierling, CEO of Haier Europe. “Despite all the headwinds, Haier Europe keeps overperforming within the market. This further inspires us to strengthen our mission to drive the future of IoT ecosystems and connected scenarios and encourages us to deliver our vision to be the first


consumer choice for smart home solutions.” Earlier this year, the brand was named


Euromonitor’s Number One Global Major Appliances Brand for the 14th consecutive year, and at the end of last year it expanded its manufacturing footprint with a new dishwasher factory in Turkey,


further strengthening the


company’s product leadership in the washing sectors in both freestanding and built-in segments.


Sirius announces a new supplier: Product Care Group


Sirius Buying Group has announced a new Approved Supplier – Product Care Group, the nationwide B2B supply chain services partner. With an experienced team based in the UK and China, Product Care Group (which has its UK HQ in Wigan) takes care of the complete supply chain from product sourcing and factory management, through to home delivery and everything in between. Steve Jones, Managing Director at Sirius, said:


“Product Care Group’s business operations are second-to-none and the expertise its people


demonstrate in different areas of our sector is well- known, plus the trust that major manufacturers have in our newest Approved Supplier is clearly evident.”


John Cohring, CEO of Product Care Group, added: “Our portfolio of large and small appliances from both our own/licensed brands and distribution partner brands, including Russell Hobbs, Rangemaster and Zanussi, will offer Sirius members and their customers a complete range of solutions that are unmatched in the industry.”


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