Whirlpool offices Whirlpool Corporation announced that it received a score of 100 on the Human Rights Campaign Foundation’s 2023-2024 Corporate Equality Index (CEI). The CEI rates companies on detailed criteria falling under four central pillars: non-discrimination policies across business entities; equitable benefits for LGBTQ+ workers and their families; supporting an inclusive culture; and corporate social responsibility. «Our employees are the heart and soul of our company, and we know that supporting diverse voices throughout our organization makes us better – says Kim Kavala, Whirlpool ..read more

LG Electronics has earned a place in the Dow Jones Sustainability World Index (DJSI World) for twelve years in a row. The DJSI World ranks the top ten percent of the largest 2,500 global companies based on their long-term economic, environmental, social and governance practices. Widely recognized by investors, governments and key stakeholders, the DJSI World is widely used to compare companies’ levels of sustainable management and as a benchmark for socially responsible investing. LG achieved the highest overall score in the Leisure Equipment & Products and Consumer Electronics industry ..read more

Haier has chosen Chiara Ferragni to furnish her new and highly anticipated Milanese home. The collaboration between the brand and the influencer continues and comes to life in the elegant Milanese dwelling. To equip Chiara’s kitchen, there is the new Haier Series 6 built-in appliance collection, designed in Haier Europe’s Milan Experience Design Center with refined materials and fine finishes. In particular the kitchen features CHEF@HOME, the smart oven with full-touch screen on the door to manage all cooking functions, watch videos, surf the Internet, and control the preparation of dishes ..read more

Gaggenau, the luxury brand for professional grade home appliances, has recently opened new flagships and showrooms in North America and Australia. The brand has seen an increase in demand for its products from high-net-worth consumers in both the areas and this has led to the development of a brand-new flagship concept starting with showroom openings in Vancouver and Toronto, and flagships in Sydney and Miami. Gaggenau’s flagships in Sydney and Miami, are architectural marvels that seamlessly fuse the brand’s rich heritage with local cultural and design elements. These spaces serve as exper ..read more

In order to pave the way for further growth, Miele announced in March that it would be setting up an additional production facility in the USA. The exact location has now been finalised: the German family-owned company’s first plant on the American continent will be built in Opelika in the State of Alabama. Production is scheduled to start by the end of 2024. In the first phase, 150 employees shall come on board. «There are several good reasons for the decision to also produce in the USA in the future – the company explains –. The United States, where Miele has been represented by a sales a ..read more

Falmec presents a new version of Light, Light Bronze, an hood characterized by elegant profiles in the warm bronze shade. Ideal for island kitchens, the new model remains suspended above the hob, allowing a clearer and wider view, and also enhancing the other elements of the kitchen. Morevover, this hood has the advantage of a filtering installation, which does not require any need for ducting. Available in 120 and 180 cm sizes, Light Bronze features two anodized aluminum profiles house two smoked glass shelves and an ultra-compact extraction body in height made possible by the Multi-air tec ..read more

Erika Rastelli_Chief People Officer of ARAN World For the third consecutive year ARAN World has been recognized among the top 100 companies that have achieved the most significant increases in ESG rating (Top 100 Performances) at the Sustainability Award, the recognition created by Kon Group, promoted by ELITE and with the support of the main partner Azimut Emilia-Romagna, Marche and Umbria. «Being included in the Top 100 Performance list for three years in a row is another important step forward in a broader commitment – says Erika Rastelli, chief people officer ARAN World –. It is a privile ..read more

The Permanent Observatory of ADI Design (Associazione per il Disegno Industriale) has selected the Riciclantica Outline kitchen by Valcucine, designed by Gabriele Centazzo, for publication in the ADI Design Index 2023. This is a prestigious annual selection of Italian design products and services, curated by the Association for Industrial Design (ADI) in Italy. The best design projects selected in the ADI Design Index 2023 and ADI Design Index 2024 will compete for the prestigious Compasso d’Oro 2024 award. The design philosophy of Riciclantica Outline combines the compositional lightness of ..read more

The Atelier kitchen by Abimis has been installed in an exclusive home in Milan. The kitchen occupies the upper floor of the house, characterized by a large living space divided into two distinct areas: one intended for ‘social activities’, such as receiving guests and organizing dinners, parties or events, and the other, more intimate and intimate, dedicated to the family. Atelier presents itself here as an element of union between the two environments. The great peculiarity of the concept is represented by the fact that the entire kitchen environment is made of stainless steel, including th ..read more

During Art Basel Miami, contemporary art event held between the 8th and 10th of December, the Boffi|DePadova Miami flagship store hosted “Invisible City”. The event provided a good opportunity to unveil an iconic setting found within a building marked by an industrial vibe with simple anthracite grey hues and steel that frame the shapes, colours, configurations and materials chosen by the creative team at Boffi|DePadova. This year the Miami showroom hosted the Invisible City exhibit, a collection of works by photographer Veronica Gaido, that created an introspective presentation narrated vi ..read more