Industry News
NEW SPACE SAVING COOLING FROM AMICA
Perfect for a kitchen where space is short or as a replacement for an older appliance, Amica’s new FC2093 larder fridge is just 55cm wide compared to the usual 60cm. There is a strong replacement market for 55cm fridges for both consumers looking for extra storage and this size is also popular in social housing. The fridge is 1235mm high so there’s an impressive 204 litres of cooled storage space – perfect for fresh foods. It has four shelves, a roomy salad crisper, four spacious door balconies and has an A+ energy rating. “The FC2093 is the ideal choice for a family that buys a lot of fresh food or looking for spillover-space,” says Amica’s Marketing Manager Steve Corbett. “The recent rise in energy costs has made consumers more aware of the need to reduce electricity consumption – and replacing an old fridge is one of the best ways to save. Fridges and freezers are running 24 hours a day and many older kitchen appliances are likely to use many times more energy over life than was used to manufacture them. Typically, an A+ rated fridge freezer bought now is over 49 percent cheaper to run than one bought in 1991 because it uses much less energy. “ www.amica-international.co.uk Trade Tel. 01949 862010
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45 LITRE COOLING PERFECT SECOND-TIER OPTION FOR RETAILERS A small 45-litre refrigerator makes the ideal second-tier cooling option for retailers interested in this growing segment of the appliance market according to Canada’s Danby Appliances. The brand which launched with Exertis late last year is now unveiling a retro-inspired compact countertop refrigerator as it’s second product for the UK and European markets. John Welbourn, who is heading the expansion explains “This small refrigerator packs a heavy design punch with features like CanStor® drinks storage system and its Red Dot Award for door design. It’s the ideal product for anywhere in homes with multi-occupants; teenagers, lodgers or senior citizens. It’s the perfect unit for home offices, boats, park homes and in Canada it is even sold for inside truck cabs. Gamers, pet owners, motorhome users, artisan cheese makers or anyone who needs additional storage for entertaining or batch cooking.” www.Danby.com
