독박람회 'Texcare' Unveils New Product Lineup
Featuring Differentiated AI and High-Efficiency Technologies
Industry's First 'Heat Pump' Installed
"Set to Become a Game Changer in the Commercial Market"
LG Electronics is accelerating its global B2B (business-to-business) market strategy by showcasing commercial washing machines and dryers equipped with differentiated artificial intelligence (AI) and high-efficiency technologies.
LG Electronics unveiled its new line of commercial large-capacity washing and drying products, 'LG Professional,' at the international laundry exhibition 'Texcare International 2024.' Photo by LG Electronics
According to industry sources on the 7th, LG Electronics unveiled its new lineup of commercial large-capacity washing and drying machines, 'LG Professional,' at Texcare International 2024, an international laundry trade fair held over four days starting on the 6th (local time) in Frankfurt, Germany.
Texcare is a major global B2B exhibition in the laundry and textile care industry held every four years. It attracts over 250 companies worldwide and about 15,000 industry professionals from hotels, hospitals, and large laundry chains.
The lineup introduced by LG Electronics includes large-capacity new products such as washing machines with 30kg, 25kg, and 20kg capacities, dryers with 30kg and 25kg capacities, and an all-in-one combo machine (washing 25kg, drying 16kg) that completes both washing and drying in a single unit. LG Electronics aims to solidify its position in the commercial B2B market by leveraging the technology and know-how accumulated in the home appliance market. In particular, the LG Professional lineup strengthens competitiveness by offering commercial washing and drying machines with capacities of 15kg or more.
The LG Professional products incorporate AI technology optimized for washing and drying. The AI applied to the washing machines detects the weight of the laundry to adjust the amount of water and detergent used, optimally spin-drying to shorten washing time. The new dryers and combo machines are equipped with inverter heat pumps that use a low-temperature dehumidification method, circulating refrigerant to utilize the heat generated and absorb only the moisture contained in the laundry. Compared to heater-type drying, heat pumps consume less electricity, reduce fabric damage, and improve drying performance. This is the first time in the industry that heat pump drying has been applied to commercial combo products. The AI sensing dry function of the dryers detects the weight of the laundry and proceeds with drying according to preset levels, further enhancing energy efficiency.
Commercial washing machines are mainly used in large-scale facilities such as laundry specialty stores, hotels, and restaurants. LG Electronics estimates the global commercial washing machine market size to be approximately $3.5 billion (about 4.85 trillion KRW).
LG Electronics took its first step into the global commercial washing and drying market by launching small-capacity products in the United States in 2008. Since then, it has increased industry recognition and strengthened product competitiveness by participating in major exhibitions such as Texcare in 2016 and Clean Show in 2022. LG Electronics has shown rapid growth by leading with high-efficiency products featuring differentiated core component technology called Core Tech, represented by the DD (Direct Drive) motor. Earlier this year, it signed a supply contract for commercial washing machines with the U.S. B2B laundry solutions company 'Wash.'
Ryu Jae-cheol, head of LG Electronics’ H&A Business Division, said, "B2B is an important pillar of LG Electronics’ home appliance business. We will become a game changer in the commercial market with innovative solutions that combine powerful performance optimized for B2B and energy savings."
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