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Samsung Electronics is a diversified electronics conglomerate that manufactures and sells a wide range of products including smartphones, televisions, home appliances, telecommunications network equipment, as well as electronic and device components such as semiconductors and flat panel displays. Samsung is the world's largest manufacturer of smartphones and televisions as well as memory semiconductor products. The Manufacturing and sale of mobile phones and semiconductors make up >70% of both the company’s revenue as well as its profit.

Midea Group Co., Ltd. is one of the largest household appliance manufacturers in China, with key products such as air conditioners, refrigerators, washing machines and small household appliances. It is consistently ranked as one of the top three players in China by retail sales in most home appliance categories. The firm also engages in industrial automation and robotics systems through wholly owned Kuka, a global market leader based in Germany. Heating, ventilation, and air conditioning, or HVAC, products generally contribute the most to Midea's revenue, followed by other consumer appliances, and robotics and automation systems. In addition, Midea generates around 40% of sales outside of China.

Gree Electric Appliances is one of the largest heating, ventilating, and air conditioning, or HVAC, product manufacturers in China, with key products such as residential and commercial air conditioners. Gree generates over 80% of sales domestically and is backed by China’s Zhuhai local government. Air conditioners remain the biggest contributor to Gree’s earnings, with an over 70% representation over the years. The company has also made forays into industrial component parts, photovoltaic equipment, new energy vehicles, and battery production. As of March 2025, Chairwoman Dong Mingzhu and privately owned investment entity Zhuhai Mingjun collectively held 18% of its total equity interest, while state-owned Zhuhai Gree Group owned about 3.5%.

Haier Smart Home is one of the largest household appliance manufacturers globally, with key products spanning refrigerators, washing machines, kitchen appliances, air conditioners, and water solutions. It has been consistently among the top three in China by retail sales in most home appliance categories. The company has also established a footprint in distribution channel services and commercial refrigeration business. Haier generates around 50% of sales outside China. As of December 2024, Haier Group and its subsidiaries are the largest shareholders of Haier Smart Home with around 29% equity interest in aggregate.

Geberit is a leading manufacturer of sanitary products, which include flushing systems, piping systems, and bathroom ceramics. Products are primarily sold through the wholesale channel. Geberit has an extensive history in sanitary products, having filed a patent for its first flushing mechanism in 1912. The company generates sales in 50 countries and operates 26 production plants, the majority of which are in Europe. Geberit shares are listed on the SIX Swiss Exchange. The majority of sales are generated from residential and renovation activities.

Ningbo Deye Technology Co Ltd is engaged in the production and sales of components such as evaporators, condensers, and frequency conversion control chips, as well as environmental electrical products such as dehumidifiers and air source heat pump heaters.

Essity is a health and hygiene company spun out of Svenska Cellulosa in June 2017. Essity's products span the feminine care, baby care, toilet paper, facial tissue, and wet wipes categories, as well as hand soap, hand sanitizers, and tissue dispensers for institutional customers. Essity also offers medical solutions in the form of wound care, orthopedics, and compression therapy, accounting for around 8% of net sales. Essity operates in 150 markets and generates 60% of its revenue in Europe.

SharkNinja Inc is a product design and technology company that creates 5-star-rated lifestyle solutions through inventive products for consumers around the world. Its product categories include Cleaning, Cooking, Food Preparation, Home Environment and Beauty products. It sells vacuum cleaners, cooking pots, fryers, hair dryers, etc. The SharkNinja Group is expected to carry on the design, production, marketing, and distribution of the Shark and Ninja brands of small household appliances in North America, Europe and other selected international markets (excluding the Asia Pacific Region and Greater China). Currently, the majority of the revenue is derived from the U.S. market.

LG Electronics India Ltd is engaged in the manufacturing of televisions (flat panel, signage, projectors, monitor TVs), air conditioners, refrigerators, microwave ovens, washing machines, dishwashers, vacuum cleaners, ceiling fans, audio-visual equipment, water purifiers, air purifiers, compressors, personal computers, and security cameras. It has identified two primary business segments: the Home Appliances and Air Solution division, and the Home Entertainment division. The majority of the company's revenue is generated from the Home Appliances and Air Solution division. The company operates across various geographies, including Domestic markets, Africa, Europe, Asia (excluding India), and others, with the majority of its revenue coming from the Domestic market.

Focusing on personal hygiene products utilizing nonwoven fabric, Unicharm is the largest manufacturer of disposable baby diapers and feminine sanitary and adult incontinence products in Japan and Asia. Its personal care business accounted for around 80% of its sales as of 2024, with the balance mainly from pet care. Unicharm generates 66% sales from overseas, of which nearly three-fourths are from Asia, mostly China, Indonesia, and Thailand. India is the fastest-growing market, followed by Vietnam. Outside Asia, Unicharm operates in Saudi Arabia, the Americas, and Europe. Drugstores, supermarkets, baby product specialty stores, and e-commerce are the key sales channels.

NIBE Industrier AB manufactures and sells energy-efficient products for industrial and consumer use. The firm is organized into three segments by product type. The climate solutions segment, which generates the majority of revenue, sells HVAC systems and hot water heaters to homes, apartment buildings, and other large properties. The elements segment sells components and elements to multiple industries, including appliance manufacturers, home remodelers, energy, and automotive. The stoves segment sells energy-efficient stoves and chimney systems to residential and commercial customers. The vast majority of revenue comes from Europe.

Havells India Ltd manufactures and distributes electrical equipment for consumer and industrial applications. Its product portfolio includes fans, appliances, switches, lighting, switch gears, circuit breakers, water heaters, air purifiers, flexible cables, air coolers, monoblock and submersible pumps, personal grooming products, motors, and reactive power solutions. The firm has seven manufacturing facilities, all of which are in India. The company operates in multiple segments: switchgear (domestic and industrial), Cables (domestic and industrial underground), Lighting and Fixtures (LED lamps), Electrical Consumer Durables (fans, water heaters), Lloyd Consumer products (air conditioners, televisions), and Others (industrial motors, water purifiers).

Sichuan Changhong Electric Co Ltd is a China-based manufacturer and distributor of electronics and home appliances. It specializes in research and development, manufacturing, and marketing of various series of products, including TVs, refrigerators, air conditioners, cell phones, electronic components, compressors, and IT-integrated service businesses represented by mass distribution of digital products and cloud computing value-added services.

De'Longhi SPA is an Italy-based company that is principally engaged in designing, producing, and selling small domestic appliances. The company's products consist of coffeemakers, cooking and food products, home-care products, air conditioners and air treatment products, electric heaters, and others. The company offers products under four brands: De'Longhi, Kenwood, Nutribullet, Magic Bullet, Braun, and Ariete. It has two business segment Household and Professional divisions. Key revenue is generated from Household segment. The company has a business presence across the world, including Europe, America, MEIA Asia Pacific, and others, The company generates maximum revenue from Europe.

Supor is one of the largest kitchen electric appliance, cookware, and utensil manufacturers in China, with a business footprint in most Chinese provinces through online and offline channels. In 2007, France-based kitchen appliance producer Groupe SEB acquired 53% of Supor’s shares and became its controlling shareholder. Groupe SEB held 83% of Supor’s equity interest in 2024. Aside from domestic presence, Supor generates about 30% of revenue from North American, Latin American, European, and Asian markets, mainly through Groupe SEB’s distribution network.

Ecovacs Robotics Co Ltd is engaged in research and development, design, production, and sales of various types of household service robots, small cleaning appliances, and other intelligent household equipment and related components. The company offers service robots under the Ecovacs brand, including products such as robotic vacuum cleaners, window cleaners, air purifiers, and lawn mowers. Through its Tineco brand, it provides smart home appliances like floor scrubbers, vacuum cleaners, food processors, and air-conditioning and heating devices.

Alliance Laundry Holdings Inc is designer and manufacturer of commercial laundry systems, serving diverse international markets. The company offers premium, durable laundry equipment under brands like Speed Queen, UniMac, Huebsch, Primus, IPSO, and others. It serves commercial laundry needs across healthcare, hotels, laundromats, and residential markets.

Canon Marketing Japan Inc is engaged in the sale of imaging and IT solutions across diverse customer segments, with four reportable segments: Consumer, Enterprise, Area, and Professional. The Consumer segment offers digital cameras, inkjet printers, and related products to individual customers. The Enterprise segment provides Canon input/output devices and IT solutions for large and mid-sized companies, mainly through Canon IT Solutions Inc. The Area segment caters to small and medium-sized businesses nationwide via Canon System & Support Inc. The Professional segment delivers specialized solutions in production printing, semiconductor manufacturing, and healthcare IT through companies like Canon Production Printing Systems Inc and Canon ITS Medical Inc.

Brother Industries Ltd is a Japan-based company mainly engaged in producing and selling office equipment, printing solutions, and related supplies. The company operates through seven segments. The Domino segment covers industrial printing equipment, while the Machinery segment handles machine tools, industrial sewing machines, and garment printers. The Network and Content segment involves karaoke equipment and IT systems, and the Nissei segment produces reducers and gears. The Others segment includes new construction and renovation of buildings, and investment in information systems. The Personal and Home segment makes household sewing machines, and Printing and Solutions focuses on telecommunications and printing equipment. It generates majority revenue from Printing & Solutions segment.

Ricoh Co Ltd is engaged in the manufacture and sale of office automation equipment, electronic devices, and photographic instruments. Digital Products segment manufactures multifunction printers, printing machines, scanners, fax machines, network equipment, auto ID systems, electrical units, and related consumables. Digital Services segment covers sales of printers, PCs, servers, network equipment, software, support, solutions, and document-related services. Graphic Communications segment provides production printers, imaging systems, industrial printers, inkjet heads, and consumables. Industrial Solutions segment offers thermal paper, media, optical components, and precision parts. Others segment includes digital cameras, 360-degree cameras, environmental & healthcare-related businesses.

Hisense Home Appliances Group Co Ltd is a manufacturer of white household electrical appliances in the People's Republic of China, with eight brand names, namely Hisense, Ronshen, KELON, HITACHI, YORK, Gorenje, ASKO, and SANDEN. The company produces refrigerators, air-conditioners, freezers, washing machines, and Kitchen electrical appliances. The businesses of the Company are set out as follows: HVAC Business Work; Refrigerator and Washing Machine Business Work; Automotive Air Conditioner Compressor and Integrated Thermal Management System Business Work; Smart Home Business Work; Overseas Markets for Home Appliances Business Work and Implementing the Manufacturing Work. The majority of the company's revenue is generated from China.

Beijing Roborock Technology Co Ltd is engaged in design, research and development, production (through commissioned processing), and sales of intelligent hardware such as intelligent cleaning robots. The company’s key products include Xiaomi’s customized Mi Home intelligent cleaning robots and handheld wireless vacuum cleaners, along with its own Roborock and Xiaowa-branded intelligent cleaning robots.

GRG Banking Equipment Co Ltd is engaged in the development and manufacturing of automated teller machines. Its business covers many more areas, such as smart transportation solutions, public security with AI technologies like biometric identification, image, and video analysis, and big data. Its products and services consist of financial self-service solutions, including retail solutions, branch automation, cash sorting machines, OEM modules, and terminal equipment.

Coway is a Korean-based company engaged in the manufacturing of water filtration appliances, air purifiers, and bidets. The company's product portfolio consists of water purifiers, air purifiers, electronic bidets, non-electronic bidets, water softeners, vacuum cleaners, water dispensers, food waste treatment solutions, and sewage treatment solutions for household and business uses. It is also involved in the mattress rental and related home furniture products.

China Feihe is China's largest infant milk formula producer, with a premium market positioning among domestic and foreign competing brands. The company utilizes the flagship Astrobaby lineup to promote its “more suitable for Chinese babies” proposition. It has a nationwide distributor network covering maternity stores, supermarkets and traditional retailers, as well as a direct sales network in e-commerce.

Whirlpool Corp is a manufacturer and marketer of kitchen and laundry appliances, with its presence in different markets around the world. It offers products like refrigerators, washing machines, cooktops, ovens, freezers, and others, which are marketed through various brands such as KitchenAid, Maytag, Amana, Brastemp, Consul, Whirlpool, Jennair, etc. The company's operating and reportable segments are: Major Domestic Appliances (MDA) North America (its key revenue-generating segment), MDA Europe, MDA Latin America, and Small Domestic Appliances (SDA) Global.

SEB SA is engaged in designing, manufacturing, and marketing cookware and small household appliances including pressure cookers, irons, steam generators, kettles, waffle makers, deep fryers, toasters, and food processors, among others. The products are marketed under various brands such as Tefal, Seb, Rowenta, Moulinex, Krups, Lagostina, All-Clad, WMF, Emsa, Supor, etc. The group's activities are organized into two activities: Consumer business, which derives maximum revenue, and Professional business. Geographically, the group generates maximum revenue from Western Europe, followed by China, North America, South America, and other countries in Europe, the Middle East, Africa (EMEA), and Asia.

Rinnai Corporation is engaged in the manufacture and sale of thermal equipment. The company operates through six regional segments based on its production and sales systems: Japan, America, Australia, China, South Korea, and Indonesia. Its products include water heaters, kitchen appliances, air-conditioning appliances, commercial-use equipment, and others.

Breville designs and distributes small kitchen appliances globally. The vast majority of revenue is derived from the firm's global product segment, which distributes premium appliances under the Breville brand in Australia, New Zealand, and North America and the Sage brand in the UK and Europe. The company's distribution segment sells products designed and developed by a third party under Breville-owned brands such as Breville or third-party brands such as Nespresso.

Tiger Brands Ltd is an African producer and distributor of branded food, beverage, home, and personal care products. Its operations are predominantly in Southern Africa, with additional market presence in other parts of the African continent through exports. The company's reportable product segments are Milling and Baking, Grains, Culinary, Snacks, Treats and Beverages, Home, Personal and Baby Care. The company derives the majority of revenue from the product sales of the Culinary segment, which includes canned fruit and vegetables, condiments and ingredients, spreads, baby nutrition and Davita exports.

Kingclean Electric Co Ltd is a China-based company engaged in manufacturing and selling of vacuum cleaners. It also offers garden tools, car motor, hard floor polisher, carpet washer and small home appliances like food cooking machine, juicer, and soymilk maker. The company operates three categories of its core business, High-speed motor and automobile motor, Cleaning appliance and kitchen appliance, and Garden tool products.

Husqvarna AB provides products and solutions for managing forests, parks, and gardens. The product range includes robotic mowers, battery and petrol-powered chainsaws, trimmers, riding lawn mowers, as well as watering solutions. In addition, the group offers equipment for sawing and drilling in concrete surfaces, floor preparation, as well as diamond tools for the light construction industry. Its products are marketed mainly under the Husqvarna and Gardena brands. The group's operating segments include the Husqvarna Forest and Garden Division, which generates key revenue, the Gardena Division, and the Husqvarna Construction Division. Geographically, it generates maximum revenue from the United States and the rest from Germany, France, Sweden, the United Kingdom, Austria, and other regions.

Hangzhou Robam Appliances Co Ltd is a China based company developing manufacturing and selling household electrical kitchen appliances in China. Some of its products include hood, stove, utensil, disinfection cabinet, electric oven, dishwasher and among others. The company earns majority of its revenue from sale of electrical kitchen appliances.

Shanghai Chicmax Cosmetic Co Ltd is a China-based multi-brand cosmetics company mainly engaged in the research, development, production, and sales of skincare, maternity, and childcare products. It offers a wide range of cosmetics products under various brands, including KANS, One Leaf, and Baby Elephant. The company's products include skin care products, maternal and childcare products, toiletries, and others. The company also operates brands such as BIO-G, KYOCA, ARMIYO, TAZU, and others.

Shanghai Flyco Electrical Appliance Co Ltd is a China-based company engaged in the manufacturing and marketing of shaver and personal care electrical appliances. Its product portfolio comprises of the shaver, hair drier, hair clipper, hair straightener, hair curler, electric iron, garment steamer, lint remover, nose hair trimmer, robot vacuum cleaner and others. The company's products are sold in China and other countries.

Crompton Greaves Consumer Electricals Ltd manufactures and markets consumer products in India. Its operating segments are Electric Consumer Durables Lighting Products and Butterfly. The company offers Fans, Lights, Water Heaters, Air Coolers, Home Appliances, Kitchen Appliances, Built-in Appliances, and Pumps. The company operates predominantly in the domestic market, in India.

Spectrum Brands Holdings Inc is consumer products and home essentials company. The company is a supplier of consumer batteries, residential locksets, residential builders' hardware, grooming products and personal care products. The company manages the businesses in product-focused segments; Home and Personal Care, global Pet Care, and Home and Garden. The Company manufactures, markets and distributes its products globally in the North America, Europe, Middle East & Africa, Latin America, and Asia-Pacific.

AUX Electric Co Ltd is one of the air conditioner providers, with capabilities covering the design, R&D, production, sales and related services of household and central air conditioners. It is a key player for smart-enabled air conditioners within the industry, maintaining technology capabilities such as voice recognition and semantic understanding.

Arcelik AS is a Turkey-based company that is principally engaged in manufacturing household appliances. Its products consist of consumer durable goods, consumer electronics, kitchen accessories, and small home appliances. It provides after-sale services as well. It supplies products and services under the brands of Altus, Arctic, Arcelik, Beko, Blomberg, Dawlance, Defy, Elektrabregenz, Flavel, Grundig, Leisure, and VoltasBeko among others. The company's reportable segments are White goods and Consumer Electronics. The majority of its revenue is derived from the White goods segment which comprises washing machines, dryers, dishwashers, refrigerators, ovens, cookers, and the services provided for these products. Geographically, key revenue for the company is generated from Europe.

Konica Minolta Inc is a Japanese equipment and material manufacturer. The company operates through four segments. The Digital Workplace business covers the development, manufacture, and sale of multifunction printers, related consumables, and IT services and solutions. The Image Solutions business includes medical diagnostic imaging systems, network cameras, and video-related equipment, along with related services and solutions. The Industry business encompasses measuring instruments, functional films for displays, industrial inkjet heads, and professional lenses. The Professional Print business involves digital printing systems and consumables for commercial and industrial markets, as well as printing services and solutions. It generates the majority of revenue Digital workplace segment.

Electrolux AB is a Swedish company that is principally engaged in manufacturing home appliances and appliances for professional use. Its products are categorized into kitchen products, laundry products, small appliances, professional kitchen products, professional laundry products, and adjacent products, with kitchen products accounting for more than half of total revenue. The company's brands include Electrolux, AEG, Zanussi, Frigidaire, and Electrolux Grand Cuisine. The company has a business presence in North America, Europe, Latin America, Africa, the Middle East, and Asia-Pacific, with North America and Europe jointly contributing over half of the total revenue.

DOMS Industries Ltd is engaged in the manufacturing of stationery and art material products in India. It designs, develops, manufactures, and sells products, predominantly under the DOMS brand, and the other brands through which it markets its products include C3, Amariz, and FixyFix. The group is organized into business units based on its products and services and has two reportable segments as follows :Stationery: Manufacturing, marketing, trading and distribution of stationery and related products. Hygiene: Manufacturing, marketing, trading and distribution of diapers, wet wipes and other hygiene products The company's products are sold through a network of super stockists, distributors, retailers, retail stores, and various e-commerce platforms.

TOMY Co Ltd is a Japanese manufacturer of children's toys and merchandise. The company's products include electronic and physical toys, card games, baby care products, and general merchandise. The company's brands include Tomica, Plarail, Licca-chan, and Koeda-chan. It organises itself into five geographical segments: Japan, the Americas, Europe, Oceania, and Asia (other than Japan).

Fiskars Oyj is the home of design-driven brands for indoor and outdoor living. The company is organized into two business areas: Vita and Fiskars. The business area Vita offers premium and luxury products for the tableware, drinkware, jewelry, and interior categories. It comprises brands such as Iittala, Georg Jensen, Royal Copenhagen, Moomin Arabia, and Wedgwood. The business area Fiskars comprises the gardening, watering, and outdoor categories, as well as the scissors, creating, and cooking categories. The brands include Fiskars and Gerber. Fiskars Group's reporting segments are: Vita, Fiskars, and Other. The company's brands are present in more than 100 countries in Asia-Pacific, Europe, and the Americas.

Whirlpool of India Ltd is an India-based company that is principally engaged in producing and selling home appliances. Its products consist of refrigerators, washing machines, air conditioners, water purifiers, microwave ovens, small domestic appliances, built-in appliances, and others. The company’s operations predominantly comprise only one segment i.e. Home Appliances. The company also offers services to customers. It generates the majority of its revenue from the Indian domestic market, with the rest from overseas markets.

PT Daya Intiguna Yasa Tbk is engaged in the retail trade of household appliances and furniture, hardware, stationery and sports, jewelry and cosmetics, toys, and others (including car accessories, electronic products, gifts, computer and mobile phone accessories, and food and beverages). The Company has three divisions: Importer division is involved in purchasing goods or retail commodities from overseas into the country; Distribution division is involved in the distribution of goods or retail commodities on a large-scale in strategic locations; and Retail division is involved with retail trade which includes household appliances, furniture, stationaries, electronics, sports equipments, etc. under the MR DIY trademark and stores.

Whirlpool SA is a manufacturer of home appliances in Brazil.  The corporate purpose is Industrialization, commercialization, import, export, commission, consignment and representation of Metallurgical, chemical, household cleaning, electrical and electronic products, other goods consumer products, food products. The company provides electronic products, machinery, and appliances for personal and commercial use, such as refrigerators, air conditioners, washing machines, food mixers, cooking equipment, microwaves, vacuum cleaners, and water purifiers. It is a subsidiary of Whirlpool Corporation.

Brainbees Solutions Ltd is engaged in the business of buying, selling, advertising, and promoting baby and kids products and Fast Moving Consumer Goods (FMCG) goods on a wholesale basis through various business partners. It also runs the pre-school business for kids through various franchisee partners in India.