Category : Floorcare

Bosch gets clean with bagless vacuum range

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The future of bagless technology is here with Bosch’s latest range of vacuums – the Relaxx’x ProSilence, Zoo’o ProAnimal, Relaxx’x All Floor Specialist and Relaxx’x ProEssential. All four models have been designed for super quiet operation and all feature Bosch’s SensorBagless technology. They’re all equipped with a large 3-litre canister and lifetime HEPA filter, hard floor tool and 3-in-1 accessory Continue Reading


Bissell launches a lightweight with big claims

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Bissell has entered the cordless floorcare market with AirRam, a vacuum that the company said sits between a stick cleaner and a traditional vacuum. “Because of this fit we see a new segment emerging,” said Bissell Oceania managing director, Chris Egan. Characteristics that stand out with the AirRam, Egan said, are an extremely long run time – up to 40 Continue Reading


Electrolux Small Appliances relocates to Sydney

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Electrolux Small Appliances Australia is to be restructured with operations moving from Melbourne to Sydney on July 1. Heading the new team will be former national sales manager with Electrolux Major Appliances, Derek Haley.  Joining the Sydney team from Melbourne are marketing manager for floorcare and small appliances, Clayton Roberts and product manager floorcare, Noel Hsu.  John Mahar, has resigned Continue Reading


Samsung’s R&D investment leads to new home appliance range

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Samsung’s investment into research and development across the company is pushing the company’s innovation to new limits. The brand has unveiled its key model line-up of home appliances that are due for release in the next three to four months. These include a French four door refrigerator, its next generation robotic NaviBot-Corner Clean, a 45L large capacity convection microwave and Continue Reading


LG gets right into the corners

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Realising that rooms aren’t round but rectangular, LG Electronics has redesigned the robotic vacuum to be square-shaped. The Roboking Square includes the company’s designed Corner Master which is a feature set that includes improved sensors and longer brushes that have been lengthened by 1.5cm, enabling it to reach the hard-to-get-to places including corners. While robotic cleaners typically have only one Continue Reading


JB Hi-Fi makes a move into Home Appliances

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While the fall-out from retailers shutting their doors continues, A/V retailer JB Hi-Fi has announced plans to take its low cost way of doing business into the whitegoods sector. Speaking to TT Magazine, chief executive, Terry Smart, said the trial in four existing JB Hi-Fi stores in Queensland will see the new concept stores carry all major brands and categories Continue Reading


Man power hits floorcare

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When it comes to household cleaning it’s the turn of ‘man power’ with the days of selling predominantly to women well and truly over, according to Electrolux Small Appliances managing director, John Mahar. When it comes to making a purchase decision, men take a slightly different approach. “Vacuum cleaners are purchased by men in a similar way to power tools, Continue Reading


Business as usual in Australia for iRobot

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EXCLUSIVE: It’s business as usual for iRobot, as New Zealand based Brand Developers, picks up local distribution for the robotic technology-based floorcare range. The range was formerly handled by Spectrum Brands who took over distribution from Salton Australia in 2010. Brand Developers, CEO, Paul Meier told TT the iRobot new product road map is getting stronger. “We envisage the category Continue Reading


Electrolux takes on more small appliances

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The move by Electrolux into small appliances is gathering momentum with stick mixers, a water purifier, irons, stick vac and coffee machine arriving over the next couple of months. How important the local market is to the company was evident at gathering of retail partners in Sydney last night with the CEO of Electrolux Small Appliances AB, Henrik Bergstrom, making Continue Reading


Philips, Sharp debut floorcare appliances

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The competitive floorcare market just got more crowded with two new players, Philips and Sharp, entering the category this month. Philips has four models comprising two bagless, a stick and handheld. The top of the line EasyClean 1800W bagless has 300W suction, SuperClean Air HEPA 12 filter and extra long 11m reach. The EasyLife bagless comes with a 2000W motor, Continue Reading


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