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GALANZ BREAKS INTO MAJOR APPLIANCES MARKET WITH FULL LINE OF “CITY LIVING” PRODUCTS FOR URBAN KITCHENSThoughtfully engineered, affordable appliances created for compact spaces without sacrificing performance, available through Almo Corporation
Galanz Americas, a leading global home appliance manufacturer, today announced its entry into the major appliance market with the unveiling of its thoughtfully engineered new product line specifically for urban kitchen spaces. “City Living” appliances meet the need for consumers with smaller kitchens looking for beautiful high-performance designs that are compact and affordable. The new City Living line is currently available through Almo Corporation. The new 2020 City Living brand launch includes 24" bottom and top mount refrigerators, 24" and 18" dishwashers, 24" wall ovens, 24" over the range microwaves, 24" gas and electric convection ranges, 24" gas cooktops, and 24" vent hoods. Additional products being launched in 2020 include 30" refrigerators, an extensive assortment of OTR microwave ovens, 24" laundry, chest and upright freezers, wine and beverage centers and more. PLUM APPOINTS MICHAEL TRAUB AS CEOFormer CEO of Serta Simmons Bedding (owner of Tuft & Needle) and BSH North America CEO joins Plum to drive global expansion
Plum Inc., the creator of the first fully automated appliance that is transforming wine by the glass in homes and hotel rooms, announced that Michael Traub has been named CEO of Plum, effective today. Founder and current CEO David Koretz will continue to serve as Chairman of the Board and will move to the newly created Chief Product Officer role. “Plum is on a high-growth trajectory and Michael is the right person to lead Plum into the future. We’ve already benefited from his deep industry knowledge and experience running multi-billion- dollar businesses since he joined our board,” said Koretz. “Michael has an impressive background in the consumer durables sector and appliance industry; and, I am really excited to partner with him to drive this next round of growth.” |