Steaming Ahead
WITH MORE THAN 100 YEARS OF HISTORY, SWISS BRAND V-ZUG LOOKS TO GROW ITS REACH IN ASIA WITH ITS HIGH QUALITY AND INNOVATIVE HOUSEHOLD APPLIANCES
Renowned for setting the gold standard in kitchen and household appliances, V-ZUG will be opening its first flagship in Singapore in October this year. Be prepared to be blown away by the wide selection of products that not only integrate its precise engineering know-how and innovative technological advancements but also sleek designs that will sit beautifully in your house. The new product gallery in Singapore not only showcases some of its latest products, it will also be equipped for live cooking demonstrations by its V-ZUG Gourmet Academy chefs as well as ambassadors such as chef-owner Ryan Clift from The Tippling Club.
Green Perspective
Besides innovation, V-ZUG is also committed to reducing its carbon footprints by producing products that are energy- and water-saving. In fact, its production process will be CO2 neutral by 2020.
That’s not all. Its logistic centre— the biggest photovoltaic plant in the Swiss canton of Zug—has solar energy panels installed on the roof and its south facade to generate energy.
Swiss Perfection
Established in 1913, V-ZUG’S research and development team has pioneered revolutionary uses for steam. Nearly every product category uses steam technology and the Swiss brand boasts unparalleled levels of expertise on steam as illustrated by the numerous innovations in recent years. Take for example, the Combi-steam oven. It is a winner of the if Gold Award in 2015 and the world’s first appliance to concurrently combine conventional, steam, and microwave heating functions; this also cuts cooking time significantly without compromising on the freshness and quality of the food.
Butler of Style
Another award-winning V-ZUG product is the Refresh-butler, a revolutionary clothing-care appliance that took home the if Design Award in 2014. Developed and produced by V-ZUG in Switzerland, the Refresh-butler not only removes odours effectively, it also sanitises and reduces creases gently with four functions combined into a single appliance. Steam is used to visibly reduce folds and creases in your favourite outfit. The Drying function is another energy-saving feature that gently takes care of your damp clothes, thanks to the heat pump installed in the appliance, while the Sanitise programme eliminates germs and bacteria; these functions have been analysed and approved by prestigious test institutes in Germany and Switzerland.