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Energy department begins repairing damage from Trump’s energy efficiency program

The Energy Department issued a notice that would try to reverse Trump-era changes, which exempted some appliances from energy and water conservation standards by creating a separate class of products. The previous Administration’s DOE created separate product classes for dishwashers, washers and dryers that have a short cycle as the “normal” cycle. This meant such models would not need to…

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Encompass to Manage Parts Supply for Liebherr Home Appliances

Encompass Supply Chain Solutions announced a three-year agreement to provide repair parts support for Liebherr’s  residential and commercial refrigerators and freezers. Encompass will now manage the parts supply chain for their home refrigeration line, including a portfolio of freestanding, fully-integrated, column and under the counter units for refrigeration, freezing and wine. The Encompass agreement includes parts forecasting, procurement, warehousing, distribution…

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Smart Appliance Market Jumps 40% This Year with Pandemic Spending in the Robotics Market

Home automation technology is expected to increase significantly this year and through the decade according to New York advisory firm ABI Research. Their new research projected smart appliance and consumer robotics sector will see an increase of 40% and generate $80 billion in revenue in 2021. Consumers increasingly investing in their homes the second half of last 2020 due to…

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Supply Chains Continue to Wreak Havoc on Product Backlogs, Freight Costs and and Material Prices.

Demand combined with COVID-19-related supply issues, is causing significant shortages and price increases for products used in residential remodeling and construction. The rising cost of materials is tied to supply chain issues impacting the kitchen and bath market. Home builders are limiting new-home sales in an effort to manage supply, while some kitchen design firms are seeking alternative sources. That’s…

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