For the fifth time in succession, Miele washing machines sit at the very top of the winner's rostrum with Germany's consumer watchdog Stiftung Warentest (StiWa). In the current edition of their 'test' magazine (10/2022), the WCI 870 WPS and the WWE 360 WPS GreenPerformance achieved the top mark of GOOD (1.6) and putting in a compelling performance over a period of 10 years with their low running costs. In total, StiWa evaluated 14 frontloaders with load capacities between 8 and 9 kg.
The Gütersloh-based Miele company, the world's leading premium manufacturer of domestic appliances and commercial machines, is one of the first companies to use Volkswagen's new ID. Buzz Cargo in after-sales service. Five fully electric vehicles will be deployed by Miele in Germany, Austria, Great Britain, Norway and Spain as soon as sales commence. These vehicles have been customised to cater for the particular needs of Miele service. Additional vehicles are scheduled to be commissioned in 2023. This is a further step towards gradually converting the Miele Group's worldwide vehicle pool to run on renewable sources of energy in a bid to reduce CO2 emissions by at least 30% by 2030.
Miele is to present itself to young entrepreneurs and creative minds at Europe's biggest start-up fair from September 25-27. Experts from the company will present their topics ranging from future scenarios and disruptive business models through to the use of artificial intelligence in products in informal discussions. Dr. Markus Miele, Executive Director and Co-Proprietor of the Gütersloh-based domestic appliance company, kicked off panel discussions with a keynote address entitled 'Digitalisation and Sustainability at Miele – our Change is your Chance'. Further highlights at the show at which some 5000 guests are anticipated: Keynote speeches by Arnold Schwarzenegger and Germany's Business Secretary Robert Habeck.
As kitchens increasingly merge with dining and living areas, domestic appliances are expected more than ever before to blend in perfectly with individually styled kitchen landscapes. On Miele dishwashers with FrontFit, this is possible whatever the installation situation. This technology is available with immediate effect ex works on selected models from the G 7000 series.
Climate change, a dramatic increase in electricity costs, working from home ... – Improving energy efficiency and sustainability in the home is a more crucial than ever before. In this field, Miele is once again setting new standards with its dishwashers from the current G 7000 generation. Whether through an A rating for energy efficiency on almost all models, a particularly fast Eco programme, an optional hot water connection or the exclusive AutoDos dispensing system: A choice in favour of a dishwasher from Miele not only takes the strain off the environment and the climate but also goes easy on the wallet. Moreover, all Miele dishwashers are tested for 20 years of use. Now, the family-run company is presenting a new Consumption Dashboard as part of the Miele App which brings transparency to actual energy and water consumption and provides tips on how to economise.*
The lettuce looks limp, carrots are like rubber and even apples, carefully selected at the market stall, are no longer crunchy. So throw them away? All too often, the answer is 'yes'! In order to avoid this set of circumstances, your refrigerator needs the right type of freshness system. Miele is presenting a new generation of free-standing refrigerators which will make precisely that contribution towards avoiding food wastage whilst at the same time offering the ultimate in convenience in the form of a freezer zone, an innovative highlight which can also be used for refrigeration.
The letter A is writ large on the energy label: Miele is to present a new generation of free-standing refrigerators along with fridge-freezer combinations in the best possible energy efficiency class under the new regime. All this is possible thanks to a particularly effective approach to insulation which ensures that the energy efficiency of Miele models remains high throughout the entire life cycle of the products.
Cordless vacuum cleaning is practical and effective – providing that suction, battery power and user convenience align. The positive feedback reflected this when Miele launched the Triflex HX1, its first cordless handstick, in 2019. Now, the second generation of this compact allrounder from Miele's Bielefeld plant, the Triflex HX2, brings together the unique flexibility of its predecessor with further increased suction power and improved user convenience. Following a technical and optical facelift, the Triflex HX1 will remain in the range as a new entry-line model. The market launch of the two-model series was in April.
A year ago, Miele received three seals of approval for virucidal efficacy in the categories laundry care, dishwashing and ironing. These are now joined by a further award. All dryers which feature the HygieneDry drying stage will receive the seal in silver, the highest award in this product category. This drying stage is suitable for all textiles with two dots on the care label and ensures the reliable removal of viruses through high temperatures (approx. 70°C) and a long temperature holding time. The 'Cottons' programme in combination with HygieneDry removes 99.9%* of so-called enveloped and a proportion of non-enveloped viruses, including SARS-CoV-2, influenza and the Norovirus.
The steak is sizzling away, the air is full of the smell of freshly grilled vegetable kebabs and the dashboard of the Otto Wilde app shows the various temperature zones on the G32 Connected – what many kickstarters envisaged at the start of the Otto Wilde campaign has now become reality for all those who provided financial backing in Germany and Austria. At the end of August, last shipments were dispatched to meet early dealer orders for the G32 Connected in Germany and Austria. Pre-ordered units in Germany and Switzerland will also be shipped over the coming weeks.
How can the efficiency of proven technology be further improved – and how can the conditions for sustainable and hygienically secure processes be created at the same time? Answers are provided by Miele in the form of connectivity-enabled commercial machines and matching process chemicals, all live at the EXPOdetergo in Milan on an exhibition stand covering 210 m². (October 21-24, 2022, Hall 1P, Booth U01 V 10).
'Discover quality ahead of its time. For a better tomorrow’. – Under this motto, the world's leading manufacturer of premium domestic appliances is reporting back for its first IFA trade show since 2019. What this means in detail was unveiled by the two Executive Directors and Co-Proprietors Dr. Markus Miele and Dr. Reinhard Zinkann as well as Dr. Axel Kniehl, Executive Director Marketing & Sales with the Miele Group, at the company's traditional IFA press conference. From September 2-6, the focus will be on how Miele protects the environment and the climate and assists customers in living better and more sustainably. These issues are joined by exciting new products and features for smart cooking and stylish pleasure which are only available in this form from Miele.
Faced with the climate crisis and rocketing energy prices, the responsible use of energy is more urgently needed than ever before. For that reason, Miele supports its customers in making their machines, which are already highly efficient and feature smart functions*, even more environmentally friendly. This is facilitated by a genial Consumption Dashboard in the app, machines linked to solar technology and, not least, by Miele's involvement in an international research project.
Miele is igniting the next booster stage in the development of assisted cooking as it continues to add artificial intelligence (AI) to its applications – for intuitive cooking and more fun in the kitchen.* Smart Food ID, the automatic recognition and preparation of food using a camera in the oven, is due to come under starter's orders in 15 European countries. A highlight for all those who like to share their cooking skills on social media: the new Picture Share feature, allowing an image taken by the oven camera to be forwarded to friends in the blinking of an eye. And with CookAssist, providing app-based instructions for the best possible frying and roasting results on Miele induction hobs, Amazon's Alexa will in future announce the next stages of preparation.
'Hey Google, good morning' – The day gets off to a more relaxed start when the coffee machine preheats, the cooker hood switches on its subdued ambient lighting and the sound system streams your favourite songs. Such scenarios can now be compiled individually by Miele customers: with networked home appliances and with voice control with Google Assistant-enabled devices, which has been available since June. At the same time, Miele has got off the ground in China with the 'Tmall Genie' language assistant from Alibaba, the nation's favourite. This now means that voice control of Miele domestic appliances is possible with the world's leading eco systems*, as, alongside Google and Alibaba, the company has supported Amazon Alexa since 2018.
The lettuce looks limp, carrots are like rubber and even apples, carefully selected at the market stall, are no longer crunchy. So throw them away? All too often, the answer is 'yes'! In order to avoid this set of circumstances, your refrigerator needs the right type of freshness system. Miele is presenting a new generation of free-standing refrigerators at IFA which will make precisely that contribution towards avoiding food wastage whilst at the same time offering the ultimate in convenience in the form of a freezer zone, an innovative highlight which can also be used for refrigeration.
The letter A is writ large on the energy label: Miele is to present a new generation of free-standing refrigerators along with fridge-freezer combinations in the best possible energy efficiency class under the new regime. All this is possible thanks to a particularly effective approach to insulation which ensures that the energy efficiency of Miele models remains high throughout the entire life cycle of the products.
Cooking enthusiasts value the combination of oven and steam cooker as the pinnacle of built-in kitchen appliance technology – and in this respect no-one else has more experience and diversity to offer than Miele. Customers can choose between recesses with a height of 45 or 60 cm, integrated tank or plumbed-in unit, and various design lines, colours and user interfaces. Now, the world's leading supplier of premium domestic appliances is upgrading its portfolio with an exceptionally convenient HydroClean self-cleaning function. Combi steam ovens from the DGC HC Pro series with their stainless-steel interiors are built at Miele's Bünde factory and tested to last 20 years. The market launch is scheduled for December.
A combination of conventional oven and steam cooking is the supreme discipline among built-in kitchen appliances – an area in which Miele has the longest experience and the broadest range of products. In the past, such a broad range of preparation methods in one and the same unit was the preserve of high-priced flagship models. As a new entry point into the world of Miele combi steam ovens, the company is now launching a complete new series of products for a 60 cm recess – and all that for less than € 2,000.
TwoInOne - Nomen est omen: The induction hob with an integrated extractor combines the best from the two Miele competence centres in Bünde and Arnsberg. These elegant multitalents have been in particularly big demand for several years in the design of open-plan kitchens. The company is now augmenting its portfolio with the inclusion of two very powerful yet quiet models with a new fan system.
With a full-surface induction hob, freedom during cooking is boundless: Up to six pots, pans or casserole dishes can be positioned anywhere on the Miele hob and moved around at will. To avoid scratches during cooking and when sliding items around, the Gütersloh-based family-owned Miele company is now adding a special coating to the ceramic glass screen on its top models: DiamondFinish is one of the most resilient surface finishes on the market and hence particularly scratch-resistant.
Greater elegance, more convenience and increased performance for your money – Miele is further upgrading its successful entry-line oven model from the H 2000 series. The most noticeable modifications are the expansive use of obsidian black glass and the text display. For the first time, too, 15 automatic programmes will be available for the simple and effortless preparation of popular classic dishes. These models are produced at Miele's Oelde plant and are tested to last 20 years.
Climate change, a dramatic increase in electricity costs, working from home – Improving energy efficiency and sustainability in the home is a more crucial than ever before. In this field, Miele is once again setting new standards with its dishwashers from the current G 7000 generation. Whether through an A rating for energy efficiency on almost all models, a particularly fast Eco programme, an optional hot water connection or the exclusive AutoDos dispensing system: A choice in favour of a dishwasher from Miele not only takes the strain off the environment and the climate but also goes easy on the wallet. Moreover, all Miele dishwashers are tested for 20 years of use. At the IFA exhibition, the family-run company is now presenting a new Consumption Dashboard as part of the Miele App which brings transparency to actual energy and water consumption and provides tips on how to economise.*
Over and over again, Miele keeps on confirming its leading role in the field of sustainable laundry care – for example with excellent consumption but also with top-class performance and the ultimate in user convenience. No excessively long cycle times in the Eco programme, no trade-offs in terms of results, and even small quantities are washed energy-efficiently. Even under the clearly stricter regime of the new energy label, almost all frontloaders from Miele are now in the top A energy efficiency class. And, not to forget: As the only manufacturer in its branch, Miele tests all its front-loading washing machines to last 20 years and manufactures them with a metal content of up to 80 percent for a long, glitch-free life cycle and good recyclability. With all these efforts, Miele is making sustainability fit for everyday use – and those opting for a washing machine from Miele are making their own personal contribution towards the active protection of the environment and the climate.
An important step towards greater sustainability in the home was marked by the introduction of heat-pump dryers: Whereas conventional condenser and vented dryers to this day reach at best a B rating for energy efficiency, the top Miele models equipped with a heat pump exceed the best current A+++ energy efficiency rating by a further 10 percent. For the sake of the environment, Miele has removed dryers without heat-pump technology from its range entirely – and combined this step with the launch of a particularly attractive entry-line model: The Miele TCA 230 WP achieves an excellent A++ rating and is available from € 899 (RRP in Germany). The market launch is at IFA.
The battle to curb climate change is possibly the biggest global challenge of our day and age. It is the responsibility of each individual to contribute towards saving the planet. 'Saving our home on Earth is a battle against the clock', stresses Dr. Markus Miele, Executive Director and Co-Proprietor of the eponymous domestic appliance manufacturer, at their IFA press conference. Since the company was set up, great attention has always been attached to sustainability in all its facets, starting with the proverbial quality and durability of Miele appliances through to Miele's stand at the exhibition which also subscribes to sustainability criteria.
Cordless vacuum cleaning is practical and effective – providing that suction, battery power and user convenience align. The positive feedback reflected this when Miele launched the Triflex HX1, its first cordless handstick, in 2019. Now, the second generation of this compact allrounder from Miele's Bielefeld plant, the Triflex HX2, brings together the unique flexibility of its predecessor with further increased suction power and improved user convenience. Following a technical and optical facelift, the Triflex HX1 will remain in the range as a new entry-line model. The market launch of the two-model series was already in April, now the trade fair premiere follows at the IFA.
Miele Scout RX3 Home Vision HD was voted test winner by German consumer watchdog Stiftung Warentest. This verdict was based on the October 2021 test which put robovacs and robot mops through their paces. As this version of the Scout was not yet on sale at the time, this model was subsequently tested and added to the initial test results.
Many commercial machines have similar dimensions to washing machines, tumble dryers and dishwashers designed for domestic use. But they have more to offer: Inside, they use even more rugged componentry to match the higher strain of commercial use and ensure particularly short programme cycles. For example, 8 kg of laundry are washed and dried in around 90 minutes – or two baskets of dirty crockery are cleaned in only 5 minutes. At IFA 2022, Miele Professional will be presenting numerous models in this size range, products which are also connectivity-enabled.
After Miele washing machines topped the Stiftung Warentest rostrum four times in a row, a tumble dryer from the Gütersloh family-run company is now sole winner. Of the 13 models participating in the test, each with a load capacity of 8 kg and energy-efficiency class A+++, only Miele's TEF 775 WP achieved an overall 'Good', with a mark of 1.9. The results are there for all to read in the current 09/2022 edition of the consumer magazine published by the German watchdog on August 25.
A total of 7 Miele appliances convinced the jury behind the coveted iF Design Award design prize. Alongside the motorised Black Levantar downdraught extractor, the SmartLine cooking units Hong Kong CS 7151/7152 with a gas burner and refrigeration products from the K 4000 generation joined Miele Professional washing machines and dryers from the PWM and PDR commercial series among the winners. This year, the jury was particularly convinced by the flexible KM 7999 induction hob with a colour display which was awarded the iF Gold Award 2022. Another award-winning product was the Otto Wilde Platform, a modular and customisable outdoor kitchen centred on the G32 Connected gas grill offered by the Otto Wilde company in which the Miele Group has a majority stake.
Sustainability and climate protection will dominate the presentation of the world's leading manufacturer of premium domestic appliances at the IFA in Berlin. A keen focus will be on the new technologies and features with which Miele aims to protect the environment and support users in acting more responsibly. These will feature alongside clever innovations for creative cooking and lifestyle which are only available from Miele. The family-owned company will present more than 400 appliances at a 3000 m² booth in Building 2.1, accompanied by inspirational live events and starred chefs-de-cuisine offering food to sample. Trade fair motto: 'Discover quality that's ahead of its time. For a better future'.
At Miele, 188 employees have received awards for decades of service to the company. 54 of them can look back on 40 years of employment with Miele; 134 staff members have been with Miele for 25 years. At the celebrations in the Miele Forum, members of the Executive Board congratulated the long-serving staff members in person.
Two Miele dishwashers sit atop the winner's podium at Stiftung Warentest: The G 7160 SCVi AutoDos put in a compelling performance all along the line among the fully integrated models (top-edge controls). In the category of integrated models with a visible fascia panel, the otherwise technically identical model G 7110 SCi AutoDos was the sole winner. As the only candidate in the test, both 60 cm wide Miele dishwashers achieved an overall mark of 2.1. A total of 18 models, including 15 with a width of 60 cm and three 45 cm slimline units, came under scrutiny. In the end, Miele convincingly defended its double victory from the 2021 dishwasher test. The current results were published in the 08/2022 issue of the 'test' magazine on July 21.
With 3,500 m² dedicated to sustainability topics, Europe's largest co-working space opened its doors in Berlin in February. At the Impact Hub Berlin, companies and organisations can work with start-ups in four areas: circular economy, sustainable food production and consumption, diversity and inclusion, and green technologies. Starting in June, Miele will participate as a new partner in the Circular Economy Ecosystem to develop innovative solutions for individuals and the environment. In addition, Miele and the Impact Hub Berlin want to learn from each other and promote innovative start-ups and projects.
The Miele plant in Bürmoos near Salzburg has completely repositioned itself over the past four years - as a supplier of high-quality stainless steel components for almost all appliance plants in the Miele Group as well as for the Italian subsidiary Steelco Group. In addition, the new Miele subsidiary Otto Wilde Grillers has recently had its most established product range produced in Bürmoos. “Hardly a stone has been left unturned in our production halls,” says plant manager Dr. Hendrik Wermers. The necessary investments were made, for example, in a new cutting centre with laser processing and a fully automated high-bay warehouse, as well as in state-of-the-art production technology for surface processing.
"A space that focuses on the needs of our commercial customers and where we offer them practical solutions for everyday work": This is how Dr. Christian Kluge, Head of the Professional Business Unit at Miele, describes the new Professional Showroom at Miele's headquarters in Gütersloh. Together with Executive Directors Dr. Axel Kniehl, Dr. Markus Miele and Dr. Reinhard Zinkann, Kluge inaugurated the exhibition area, which has been extensively redesigned and also expanded to include interactive elements.
Hochwertige Waschmaschinen, Staubsauger, Geschirrspüler, Backöfen und vieles mehr für den anspruchsvollen Privathaushalt – dafür ist Miele weltweit ein Begriff. Seit vielen Jahrzehnten steht der Gütersloher Familienkonzern aber ebenso für verlässliche und nachhaltige Hygienekonzepte in Gewerbebetrieben, medizinischen Einrichtungen und Laboren – ganz gleich, ob es um die Aufbereitung medizinischer Instrumente geht, um Geschirrspülen, Wäschereitechnik oder mobile Luftreinigung. Zusammengefasst ist all dies in der Business Unit Professional mit sieben Produktionsstandorten, mehr als 3.000 Beschäftigten und fast 700 Mio. Euro Umsatz. Die Leistungen reichen von der Planung etwa einer Wäscherei oder Sterilisationsabteilung über die Lieferung der Geräte, Prozesschemie und Softwarelösungen für die Datendokumentation. Hinzu kommt ein umfassendes Service- und Wartungsangebot mit rund 1.000 eigenen Technikern.
With more than six decades of experience in the development of laboratory glasswashers, Miele stands for the efficient and safe reprocessing of laboratory glassware like no other company. The current portfolio was developed in close collaboration with reputable glassware manufacturers and ranges from undercounter models to large-chamber units. Patented load carriers, Miele-own process chemicals and various data documentation solutions have now been combined into System4Lab – a tried-and-tested system to meet a broad range of needs.
Mit nur 65 Zentimetern Breite sind Miele-Laborspüler der Serie SlimLine die ideale Lösung, wenn bei wenig Platz viel sauberes Laborglas gebraucht wird. Ab Anfang 2023 ist die neue Generation PLW 7111 verfügbar: mit vergrößertem Innenraum und dem System EasyLoad, das eine einfache Beladung bei noch mehr Flexibilität und höherer Kapazität ermöglicht. Zudem passt eine intelligente Technologie die Pumpenleistung an – sodass während der Reinigungsphase Schnelligkeit garantiert ist und in der Spülphase Wasser eingespart werden kann.
Sedimentation funnels are used to determine water quality and ascertain the volume of solids in suspension in water – for example in sewage works and industrial plants as well as in swimming baths. Samples are taken using Imhoff funnels whose form allows suspended matter to sink to the bottom fast. Given their conical form, it was not previously possible to reprocess these vessels in an automatic process. Now, however, Miele is now the first manufacturer to offer a matching set of nozzles for use in Miele's space-saving undercounter laboratory glasswashers with the same dimensions as a domestic dishwasher.
With large-chamber laboratory glasswashers from the PLW 86 series, Miele has been offering a high-performance series since 2019 which, thanks to the EasyLoad accessory system, is fast and simple to load. New loading trolleys increase the capacity of units and make for stress-free working conditions – even for persons of short stature.
Connectivity via the MieleMOVE portal makes reprocessing in Miele undercounter laboratory glasswashers safer and more convenient – thanks to digital real-time information and data on process cycles. From early 2023 onwards, the remote monitoring of key process parameters will be possible, helping to keep track of which machines are running and whether there is a sufficient supply of chemicals. Where necessary, contact to Miele Service can also be quickly established.
The new commercial laundry machines from Miele are able to reprocess entire sets of the personal protective gear worn by fire-fighters: not only multi-ply jackets and trousers but also helmets, gloves and heavy-duty belts. All models are available under the title 'The New Benchmark Machines' and guarantee increased safety in readiness for the next emergency call – if required even with digital assistance. And there are also right-sized dryers to match the washing machines from this model series, with load capacities of between 12 kg and 20 kg.
Which washing machines are running? When will they be finished? How high is consumption? Answers to questions such as these are provided live by the Miele MOVE portal. The platform for PCs and mobile devices is a digital solution which simplifies a multitude of processes. Initially, Miele MOVE will be available for the new Benchmark Machines, Miele's latest generation of laundry machines.
Hazardous substances to which fire-fighters are exposed via their protective clothing can cause lasting and serious damage. These include smoke, diesel fumes and asbestos, which is provably carcinogenic, as well as toxic chemical residues. Help is now at hand in the form of barrier washing machines with two doors, allowing loading and uploading in separate rooms and preventing any redeposition of soil on textiles. Miele now offers three models in different sizes – particularly designed to rise to the challenges of fire brigades and rescue services.
To gently dry the protective equipment used by fire-fighters, many manufacturers recommend drying cabinets - both for drying operational jackets and trousers which are suitable for drying, but especially for utensils made from materials which may suffer damage in a tumble dryer. This includes, for example, boots, gloves, belts, wetsuits and cut-proof trousers. Miele is therefore now offering drying cabinets in two sizes and, consequently, a complete portfolio for reprocessing personal equipment from one single source.
Miele offers fire services a safe and simple method of reprocessing breathing apparatus in a special-purpose washer: The PG 8063 'Safety' washes breathing masks and air regulators hygienically using multiple intakes of fresh water and by providing all materials a secure hold in new special baskets. This machine-based approach saves breathing apparatus managers lots of time and effort. It also reduces the risk of physical contact with contaminants.
After each call-out, respiratory equipment must be hygienically reprocessed – in addition to masks and regulators, this also includes compressed air cylinders and carrier frames for compressed air bottles. Depending on the requirements and available space at the fire station, Miele now offers suitable solutions for this application: from compact washers to a medium-sized model and a large-capacity washer. For the first time, the two largest units can even clean compressed air cylinders and their carrier frames at the same time.
Miele has very successfully developed in recent years, both in terms of sales and workforce. In addition, new business fields and subsidiaries have been added to the company's portfolio, and substantial measures have been made on key topics for the future, such as internationalisation, digitalisation and sustainability. In this environment, which is as challenging as it is full of opportunities, the appointment of Rebecca Steinhage as the sixth Executive Director further strengthens the power of the Gütersloh family-run company to shape and implement.
Each medal and cup won by Helen Langehanenberg is the result of hard work and sheer graft – and the committed team providing support to the internationally successful dressage rider. Nine employees train and care for almost 50 horses on an expansive estate near Billerbeck in Germany's Münsterland district. The main passageway through the stable leads off into a room which houses a new Miele commercial washing machine and a matching dryer to ensure clean cooler blankets, saddle pads and bandages. This hardly comes as a surprise: 'We have long been associated with equestrian sports', says Dr. Reinhard Zinkann, Executive Director and Co-Proprietor of the Miele Group, during a visit to the training centre.
Fascinating gourmet experiences in a select circle, an exclusive location, providing inspiring insights into the life and the art of cookery by the best in category – these are the ingredients of Miele Chef Stories. It was the award-winning South Tyrolean chef Norbert Niederkofler who kicked off the series of events. Cornelia Poletto from Hamburg, Nenad Mlinarevic from Switzerland and the Berliner-of-choice Dalad Kambhu are to follow during the course of the year. An atmospheric backdrop is provided by the penthouse and the roof terrace of the DO & CO Boutique Hotels on Munich's historic Mary's Square. Ambitious connoisseurs wishing to be part of Miele Chef Stories can register online with immediate effect.
Vertical Farming – a particularly space-saving and efficient way of growing plants – is becoming the next megatrend in the field of nutrition. And Miele with its Agrilution subsidiary is directly involved in this mega-trend. With its solutions, the company is introducing its smart mini vertical farms to private households, and thereby helping to shape the future of food. This is a concept which was on show as one of the trend issues in numerous pavilions at the Expo 2020 in Dubai.
Following initial successful tests with battery-powered service vans, Miele, the world leading premium supplier of domestic appliances and commercial machines, is now also turning its attention to hydrogen-powered vehicles. The Vivaro-e HYDROGEN, equipped with a fuel cell and produced by Opel in Rüsselsheim, has a load volume of up to 6.1 m3 and a payload of 960 kg. After the test phase, the vans will now be adapted to the needs of Miele service technicians in the Frankfurt metropolitan area.
Wuppertal to become idea pool for climate-neutral living in June. That is when the Solar Decathlon takes place in the city, at which 18 international university teams are due to present their concepts on sustainable living and ways of life. One of the teams is from the Düsseldorf University, participating in the architecture competition for students as MIMO, which stands for Minimal Input - Maximum Output. Miele is partnering with MIMO and is presenting a new approach to further improving the energy efficiency of domestic appliances in the project.
Plastic crockery often requires the use of a tea-towel if it is to be dried properly. But that costs time. If towels are not replaced regularly, this also poses risks – above all in facilities such as retirement and nursing homes where hygiene is of paramount importance. Manual intervention is now superfluous on SPEEDair and HYGIENEair fresh water dishwashers thanks to a fan-assisted drying system. Furthermore, model versions without drying can be fitted with a basket for reprocessing glass bottles and jugs.
With a new generation of passthrough dishwashers, Miele is rounding off its comprehensive portfolio to cater for all the individual needs of commercial clients. The PTD 901 has replaced familiar models for large kitchens – offering users greater convenience than ever before, for instance with a display which is simple and convenient to use and virtually eliminates the human error factor. All model versions still offer the usual short cycle times and a capacity of just under 1300 plates per hour.
Miele further increases the convenience offered by its commercial machines: Following on in the footsteps of washing machines and dryers from the new Benchmark series, Little Giants will also connect with Miele MOVE from June 2022 onwards. For load capacities from 6 kg to 8 kg, these laundry machines require a footprint which is no larger than that of a domestic appliance, although they are twice as fast. And the new ProfiLine dishwashers with a cycle time of only 17 minutes can now be remotely monitored and controlled more simply than ever before.
They are all-rounders but, where necessary, absolute specialists: The New Benchmark Machines, connectivity-enabled laundry machines from Miele, have replaced the successful models from the Benchmark generation. And there are also right-sized dryers to match the washing machines from this model series, with load capacities of between 12 kg and 20 kg. Commercial machines are the ideal foundation on which to efficiently organise work routines – if required even providing digital support.
Cologne's Al Salam restaurant has been serving a blend of traditional and modern culinary specialities from the Near and Middle East for more than 30 years. Where guests enjoy specialities from the grill and numerous mezze (hors d'oeuvres), three air purifiers from the domestic appliance and hygiene specialist Miele guarantee a safe and enhanced room climate.
No fewer than 7 Miele products are to be awarded the coveted Red Dot Product Design Award this year: The Triflex HX2 Pro rechargeable handstick, the motorised Black Levantar downdraft extractor, the KM 7999 FL induction hob, the SmartLine Hong Kong cooking unit CS 7151/7152 with its gas burners and the Miele Professional washing machines and dryers from the PWM and PDR series. Each year, this sought-after design prize is awarded to products which excel in terms of the quality of their design. This year, around 50 experts sitting on an international jury evaluated more than 6,500 submissions from 60 countries.
Innovations are key to future-proofing a company. All too often, the huge potential among a company's own employees is overlooked. There are often lots of creative ideas milling around in their heads and they have the motivation and drive to secure competitive advantages to improve the corporate culture, potential Miele intends to tap in future with its new Intrapreneurship Programme.
Cordless vacuum cleaning is practical and effective – providing that suction, battery power and user convenience align. The positive feedback reflected this when Miele launched the Triflex HX1, its first cordless handstick, in 2019. Now, the second generation of this compact allrounder from Miele's Bielefeld plant, the Triflex HX2, brings together the unique flexibility of its predecessor with further increased suction power and improved user convenience. Following a technical and optical facelift, the Triflex HX1 will remain in the range as a new entry-line model. The market launch for both model series is scheduled to begin immediately in Germany. Europe and other markets will follow over the coming months.
Miele induction hobs with PowerFlex rings or without rings (full surface induction) offer maximum flexibility for creative pleasure – for example in combination with exclusive Miele accessories. At the flick of the wrist, the hob unit is transformed into an Asian tepan yaki for fast and healthy cuisine. Grill enthusiasts need no longer be put off by the weather as they can now set to work indoors, equipped with the right griddle. For classic methods of cooking, a high-quality 'All Steel' set of pans has been specially designed for Miele by the Finnish manufacturer Fiskars.
Results published by the world's leading premium manufacturer of domestic appliances and commercial machines point to sustainable growth: The Miele Group recorded sales of € 4.84 bn worldwide in the 2021 business year, 7.5% up on the previous year. With its particularly long-lasting and energy-efficient products, its recent first step towards the use of green steel and CO₂ neutrality at its locations, Miele is further stepping up its efforts towards achieving the goals of the Paris accord on climate change. The growth and efficiency programme Design2Excellence (D2E), with which Miele has completely realigned itself, was brought to a successful close. At the end of the year, a total of 21,921 persons were in the employment of the family-run company, 977 more than in the previous year. In Germany, too, the workforce has grown.
Miele commercial technology is at its most effective when combatting viruses of all types: This is the conclusion arrived at by Prof. Benjamin Eilts from the applied cleaning and hygiene laboratory at the Albstadt-Sigmaringen technical university. His team investigated laundry technology and commercial dishwashers from Miele and awarded numerous models the acclaimed Seal of Approval of the Institute for Integrative Hygiene and Virology.
The efficient reprocessing of laboratory glassware is the centrepiece of Miele's presentation at the Analytica in Munich (June 21-24): Take, for example, the new slimline washer, which has retained its same narrow build but offers significantly more space inside, and now sports the particularly convenient EasyLoad system. Large-chamber laboratory glasswashers from the PLW 86 series are now even simpler to load – thanks to a transfer trolley with a motor-driven height adjustment feature which guarantees ergonomic use, irrespective of the size of the user.
Like no other company in its industry, Miele stands for quality and durability – and for service excellence. Once again, this is confirmed by the large-scale 'Kundenmonitor Deutschland 2021' study based on the in-depth questioning of more than 1500 consumers. In this survey, Miele not only came out top in the 'Global satisfaction' category; the company also excelled in terms of quality of advice, friendliness, fast delivery and clear and precise working patterns. When it comes to waiting times for appointments and adherence to agreements, Miele also sets standards – and is working on ways of making further improvements.
Hardly any other material is as easy to process and as versatile as plastic. Meanwhile, though, many are annoyed at the sheer volumes of plastic waste. In Germany alone, 227 kg of packaging are discarded per capita each year; 39% of this is plastic waste. And although the Germans are often jokingly referred to as world champions in refuse separation, 51% of all plastic packaging is still not reused, landing as it does in incinerators. This occurs despite the fact that plastics and in particular those used in packaging materials are ideal for recycling and reuse as so-called recyclates. How this works is demonstrated, for example, by Miele tumble dryers, care products and vacuum cleaner accessories.
More and more people aim to live sustainably and eat healthy and wholesome food. At the same time, though, everyday cooking should be fast and simple. With the innovative KptnCook recipe app from the eponymous Berlin startup in which Miele has a majority stake, both can be combined with ease. Both companies are united by their focus on healthy cooking, sustainability, quality and a close proximity to customers. Together, Miele and KptnCook are working on new concepts to ensure the continued international growth of the app. For some time now, the app has also been available in Spanish, alongside German and English.
Miele further promotes intelligent energy management for domestic appliances. With Loxone, Miele's new partner, washing machines, tumble dryers and dishwashers can be integrated into a versatile smart network so that they start automatically using 'home-grown' electricity from a rooftop PV array. By using green electricity, Miele customers can make their own contribution towards averting climate change and reducing energy costs. As a specialist in the field of building automation, Loxone even goes one step further and offers interconnected systems for greater convenience and security.
Germany's domestic appliance manufacturer Miele took out a 100% stake in the family-owned Eurofilters company at the end of December. The company, headquartered in the Belgian town of Pelt, stands for highly effective solutions based on random-spun fibres, such as materials for face masks and dust bags. The two companies have a long-standing and successful business relationship as Eurofilters already produces a large proportion of the dust bags available from Miele. More recently, the non-wovens specialist also extended its portfolio of technical products for medical applications.
