Retail Observer

JANUARY 2024 RETAILOBSERVER.COM 17 the look and feel of today's contemporary designs," said Lorenzo Pozer, Director of Sales and Marketing at Falmec. "Falmec is committed to creating ventilation that combines both functionality and form. Models such as our Polar and Plane are meticulously crafted to elevate the everyday cooking experience with a contemporary look." ENHANCING THE KITCHEN SPACE With its striking cylinder design, Falmec's Polar Range Hood is the epitome of contemporary kitchen style. The Polar Range Hood is designed to elevate your cooking and food preparation experience while making a bold design statement, featuring perimeter LED lighting that enhances both functionality and ambiance. The matte black Plane Range Hood is more than a dynamic addition to a kitchen space; it's a practical choice for homeowners. With a removable and washable top filter, Plane simplifies maintenance, ensuring the air in the home remains purified and free from cooking odors. This wall-installed range hood showcases precise lines and a streamlined design, seamlessly blending style and functionality. With matte black gaining significant popularity over the years and considered a color trend for 2023 and beyond, Falmec remains consistent with the evolving market and emerging kitchen design trends. Handcrafted using only premium materials, Falmec's range hoods are designed to improve air quality in the kitchen while enhancing the space's overall design. Please visit www.falmecnorthamerica.com to learn more. WHIRLPOOL CORPORATION UNVEILS REVOLUTIONARY SLIMTECH™ INSULATION TECHNOLOGY – THE LATEST IN A HISTORY OF INNOVATION This refrigeration breakthrough will deliver benefits ranging from increased capacity and quieter performance to the potential for increased sustainability and design flexibility. Slimtech™ insulation will launch in 2024 on select Jennair ® 30 in. Column refrigerators and will later expand to kitchenaid brand. Whirlpool Corporation introduced SlimTech™ insulation, the first vacuum insulated structure (VIS) technology in a refrigerator in the North American market. This technology represents a significant step forward in refrigeration technology, which has long relied on bulky polyurethane foam for insulation. By using a proprietary material that is vacuum-sealed within the door or sides of the refrigerator itself, SlimTech™ insulation can reduce the wall thickness by up to 66% – allowing for up to 25% more capacity inside the refrigerator. "For the past 112 years, we have shaped the landscape of modern home appliances in the kitchen and the laundry room, developing products that have improved life at home for millions of consumers from the introduction of the first electric wringer washer and first home dishwasher," said Marc Bitzer, Whirlpool Corporation chairman and CEO. "SlimTech™ insulation is yet another turning point for the industry, and this launch is just the beginning of how we will utilize this technology."

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