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As of November 1, 2025, Carine Chardon has taken over as sole Managing Director
She succeeds Dr. Sara Warneke, who left the company at her own request. With the change at the top, GFU is strategically repositioning itself to further strengthen its role as a source of inspiration and platform for the consumer and home electronics industry.
Innovation and individuality are driving the market forward
In 2025, the portafilter machine market in Germany continues to experience dynamic development. While per capita coffee consumption remains stable at a high level, preparation with portafilter machines is showing significant growth.
Sharing experiences is becoming increasingly popular and, for many, is increasingly becoming the focus of activities
To make this possible, it is crucial to be able to capture moments in high quality, both photographically and videographically – without having to be a camera professional yourself.
More innovation, more new products, more content, more visitors
IFA Berlin will continue to set the pace for the industry in 2025 – with clearly recognizable focuses on Home & Consumer Tech, artificial intelligence in everyday life, robotics, smart home, gaming, communication, and content creation
Robots and artificial intelligence have long been more than mere technology
They not only take on household tasks, but also find a place in our hearts.
SSDs, external hard drives and NAS systems continue to grow
The German market for storage media is undergoing change.
Consumer study reveals strong polarization
Acceptance varies significantly depending on age, income, and gender
Everything in the green zone - smart lawn care
The days of looking enviously over the fence at your neighbor’s immaculately maintained lawn are over
Reliable continuity, fresh impetus
On October 1, 2025, Carine Chardon will join the management of gfu Consumer & Home Electronics GmbH
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