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2021
Galanz and Whirlpool China announce brand-upgrade strategy
Galanz and Whirlpool China jointly held a brand-upgrade strategy and new-product event in Hefei. The article describes a multi-brand strategy based on differentiated brand positioning and product differentiation.
2021
Galanz acquired a 51% stake in Whirlpool China
Galanz acquired a 51% stake in Whirlpool China for 2.05 billion yuan after 392 million shares accepted its tender offer, according to Whirlpool China's May 6 announcement.
2021
Galanz launches G-Max integrated microwave
Galanz officially released the G-Max integrated microwave at its 2021 China market annual meeting. The product combines a microwave with steaming, grilling and hot-drink functions.
2021
Regulators approve Galanz's acquisition of Whirlpool China
Galanz chairman and president Liang Zhaoxian disclosed that national regulators had approved Galanz's acquisition of Whirlpool China after more than six months of antitrust review. The article says the acquisition was expected to formally begin on March 31.
2020
Galanz Black King Kong series wins Red Top Award
Galanz's Black King Kong cooking-appliance set won the Red Top Award for home-appliance sets at the 12th China High-end Home Appliance Trend Release and Red Top Awards ceremony.
2020
Xinbao denies involvement in Galanz trade-secret dispute
Xinbao said the matter was unrelated to the company, that it had never produced or sold magnetrons, and that it had no relevant product or materials transactions with Dongling Weili. These statements were Xinbao's response to Galanz's allegations, not a judicial finding.
2020
Galanz files trade-secret lawsuit against appliance companies
Galanz Microwave Oven Company sued Guangdong Xinbao Electrical Appliances, Zhongshan Donlim Weili Electrical Appliances, Zhongshan Meige Electronics Technology and an individual, alleging unlawful acquisition and use of Galanz's magnetron-product trade secrets. The article says the court approved acceptance of the civil lawsuits in October; the allegations are not presented as a court finding.
2020
Galanz files trade-secret lawsuit against Xinbao and related parties
Galanz said it filed a civil lawsuit in October 2020 against Xinbao, Dongling Weili, Meige and Liu Yinbo, alleging that they obtained and used Galanz's trade secrets concerning magnetron products. The article reports that the court accepted the civil filing; the allegations are not presented as a court determination.
2020
Galanz trade-secret lawsuits against Donlim and affiliates
Galanz said it had filed multiple civil lawsuits against Donlim and related parties, alleging they illegally obtained and used trade secrets relating to Galanz magnetron products. The cases were accepted by the Guangzhou Intellectual Property Court in October 2020; the allegations had not been resolved in the supplied report.
2020
Galanz sues Xinbao and affiliates over alleged trade-secret misuse
Galanz Microwave Oven Manufacturing filed civil lawsuits against Xinbao and affiliated companies, alleging they illegally obtained, disclosed, and used Galanz's magnetron manufacturing trade secrets. The article says the lawsuits were accepted in October; these are allegations, not a reported court finding.
2020
Galanz announces plan to tape out an AI chip early next year
Galanz announced that it plans to tape out an AI chip early next year; the report describes a future plan, not a completed tape-out.
2020
Galanz globally debuts its A6 cooking brain
Galanz globally debuted the A6 cooking brain at its “Beyond Manufacturing” conference. The article describes it as a computer-like appliance with multiple cooking and household functions.
2020
Galanz, Yuefang, SaiFujun and other firms establish open-source chip ecosystem alliance
Galanz, Yuefang, SaiFujun and other firms joined to establish the China Chip open-source chip ecosystem cooperation alliance.
2020
Galanz announces a health subsidy promotion
Galanz announced a September health promotion offering consumers health subsidies, with the promotion available from September 1 to October 8 through its online malls and nationwide physical stores.
2020
Galanz launches GZ20 air disinfection machine
Galanz launched its GZ20 air disinfection machine at a global launch event in Beijing.
2020
Galanz launches its Super Brand Day campaign
Galanz launched its “9·28” Super Brand Day campaign and announced September as its National Home Appliance Health Benefits Month.
2020
Galanz plans a partial tender offer for Whirlpool China
Whirlpool China said it had received notice that Galanz was planning a partial tender offer. The proposed offer could lead to a change in the listed company's control and was not intended to end its listing status.
2020
Galanz introduces BC-V46 mini refrigerator
Galanz introduced its BC-V46, a 46-liter mini freshness-preserving refrigerator for consumers.
2019
Galanz files lawsuit against Tmall
Galanz said it filed a lawsuit against Tmall at the Guangzhou Intellectual Property Court over alleged abuse of market dominance and related matters. The court accepted the case on November 4, 2019.
2019
Galanz announces BF-Xijiao IoT chip
Galanz announced the BF-Xijiao IoT chip, co-developed with SiFive China. The article reports that the chip had begun to be used in Galanz appliances and was fitted in 16 new products launched on September 26.