LG has partnered with Google, rolling out Google Home compatibility on its portfolio of connected smart appliances, including a washing machine and dryer, refrigerator, oven range, air purifier, air conditioner and robotic vacuum.
GE Appliances’ entire connected suite of products, including its line of connected air conditioners, is now integrated with the Google Assistant enabled Google Home program.
Avalon Products has launched a new home environment appliance assortment, manufacturing heaters, fans, humidifiers and water coolers.
Emerson Quiet Kool has reentered the U.S. market with a new assortment of home comfort appliances.
Bluewater has appointed Mattias Westerberg as its new CEO, effective immediately, as the water filtration company looks to accelerate growth in key international markets such as China and the United States.
Helen of Troy reported mixed results for its fourth quarter ended February 28, 2017, posting a strong increase in net income although net sales declined. The company said its housewares business showed positive growth momentum, while its health and beauty segments showed declines.
The Companion Group will feature a virtual reality experience in its booth at the National Hardware Show, held in Las Vegas next month, to help promote its new line of all-natural insect repellents, Not In My Backyard.
Oscar Lasko, former chairman of home comfort appliance manufacturer and marketer Lasko Products, died on April 2. He was 96.
Philips has entered the home environment category with the launch of an app-connected line of air purifiers and humidifiers at the recent International Home + Housewares Show.
Bluewater, a global leader in water purification technologies, has appointed Marcus Larsson as chief financial officer, effective immediately.
