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RETAILOBSERVER.COM JULY 2019 28 storage," states India Hynes, CEO of Vinotemp. "We're thrilled to add the Wine Vault to our wine cabinet offering because its sophisticated design aesthetic makes it simple for wine connoisseurs to integrate ample long-term wine storage into nearly any living space." In addition to proper long-term storage of up to 368 bottles of wine, the Vinotemp Wine Vault features: • Advanced cooling and humidity control. Equipped with a Wine- Mate 1500CD Self-Contained Compact Wine Cooling System, wine is kept at a stable storage temperature between 50°F and 65°F (digital control panel allows for temperature adjustment), while exclusive humidity control technology maintains ideal humidity levels (between 50% and 75% RH). • Quality craftsmanship. The Wine Vault is made from premium cherry wood with a light gray exterior finish and features insulated doors, a vapor barrier, stainless steel pull handles and security locks, and a handcrafted, unstained (to provide the best environment for wine), all-wood interlock wine racking system with standard 3 5 /8" cubicles to accommodate most wine bottles (including champagne). To learn more about the Vinotemp Wine Vault and other exclusive wine storage offerings visit vinotemp.com. BSH HOME APPLIANCES CORPORATION OPENS EXPANDED DISHWASHER MANUFACTURING FACILITY-NEW BERN, N.C. BSH Home Appliances Corporation is proud to announce the opening of its expanded dishwasher manufacturing facility in New Bern, N.C., which broke ground in August 2017. The 100,000-square-foot expansion adds to the previous 245,000-square-foot facility, providing BSH with a larger footprint to support the organization's continued growth. With more than 20 years of manufacturing history in New Bern, BSH also recently celebrated the 10 millionth dishwasher produced in this facility. Through the $32 million expansion, BSH will drive greater operational efficiencies, introduce new equipment and processes, further ensure the quality of its dishwashers, enhance the employee experience onsite and prepare for future production growth. The new facility includes new equipment and processes, centralized warehousing, a larger footprint for quality testing and measurement, two new 1,700-square-foot training rooms and a larger break room for employees. Furthermore, the expansion lends BSH the opportunity to expand production lines for future demand growth. "BSH is proud of our longstanding history in New Bern, N.C., where we employ over 1,400 people and have produced high- quality dishwashers for over 20 years," said Christofer von Nagel, BSH Home Appliances CEO and president. "Countless dishwasher innovations were born in New Bern, and as demand for our outstanding appliances continues to grow, this expansion will enable us to continue to meet increasing consumer demand." The New Bern dishwasher facility is an integral part of BSH's success, introducing many recent dishwasher innovations and features for the Bosch and Thermador brands that have set industry benchmarks. This includes solidifying Bosch's reputation as the quietest dishwasher on the market, the introduction of the Bosch MyWay rack that provides the industry's largest third rack loading capacity, and new drying technology that exceeds consumer expectations. With more than two decades of history in New Bern, the expansion cements BSH's commitment to New Bern, Craven County and the state of North Carolina. In addition to BSH's support of the community through philanthropy and education funding, and its longstanding partnership with Craven Community College, BSH also recently donated 10 dishwashers to the local Habitat for Humanity chapter in celebration of the 10 millionth dishwasher milestone. Please visit www.bsh-group.com/us for more information about BSH Home Appliances. I N D U S T R Y [ N E W S ] RO BSH Home Appliances Corporation celebrated the opening of its newly expanded dishwasher manufacturing facility in New Bern, N.C. with a ribbon cutting. Pictured left to right: Tim Davis, BSH Region North America, Director of Dish Operations; Andy MacLaren, Vice President of North American Dishwashing, BSH; George Liner, Chairman of the Board, Craven County Commissioners; Barbara Best, Alderwoman, City of New Bern; Christofer von Nagel, BSH Region North America President and CEO; George Sherrill, Chief of Staff, North Carolina Department of Commerce; Axel Zink, BSH Region North America COO; and Peter Neuerer, BSH Head of Dish Care Quality Management.

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