http://corporate.loewe.tv/ Experience the diversity of unique Loewe televisions. Loewe home entertainment systems bring together cutting edge technology, top-class design and optimum ease of operation. fi http://corporate.loewe.tv/fileadmin/img/loeweLogo.gif http://corporate.loewe.tv/ 86 22 Experience the diversity of unique Loewe televisions. Loewe home entertainment systems bring together cutting edge technology, top-class design and optimum ease of operation. TYPO3 - get.content.right http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss http://corporate.loewe.tv/fi/no_cache/loewe-ag/lehdistoe/lehdistoetiedotteet/uutisten-alkuun/newspost/beitrag/leichter-als-luft.html Sound from the Loewe Air Speaker Individuality without compromise The Loewe Air Speaker fits seamlessly into any room – whether it’s on a sideboard or on a shelf. Intrinsic individuality – the high-quality aluminium design of the Aluminium Black and Aluminium Silver speaker can be tailored to personal taste or interior design with top-mounted interchangeable insets. Practically any colourway in the RAL spectrum can be applied on request. The Loewe Air Speaker is yet further proof of Loewe’s innovative spirit. The company is one of the first manufacturers to launch an AirPlay speaker on the market. And what’s more, the Air Speaker can also be used with stereos or other devices via a Line-In port.]]> Press Releases Fri, 05 Aug 2011 10:31:00 +0200 http://corporate.loewe.tv/fi/no_cache/loewe-ag/lehdistoe/lehdistoetiedotteet/uutisten-alkuun/newspost/beitrag/hier-spielt-die-musik.html Loewe Soundbox Press Releases Fri, 05 Aug 2011 10:33:00 +0200 http://corporate.loewe.tv/fi/no_cache/loewe-ag/lehdistoe/lehdistoetiedotteet/uutisten-alkuun/newspost/beitrag/mustergueltig-eingerichtet-mit-denindividuellen-aufstellloesungen-von-loewe.html Loewe Wall Stand Flex Loewe Racks – now more flexible than everKronach. – Many among us appreciate... Loewe Racks – now more flexible than ever

Kronach. – Many among us appreciate elegant simplicity and exclusive individuality. Resting the TV stylishly against the wall or finding precisely the right spot for the home entertainment system as a whole – it’s all possible with the new set-up options from Loewe: the Loewe Wall Stand Flex and the Loewe Racks which are now even more versatile than ever. An ensemble which allows the Loewe TV to come unfailingly into its own.

Loewe Wall Stand Flex
The Loewe Wall Stand Flex is perfectly suited to all those who simply wish to rest their TV against the wall, as if it were a piece of sculpture. Loewe TVs of 32 - 46 inches in size can be mounted at any height on the spectacular brushed aluminium stand and can also be tilted as desired within a range of -10° to +2°. Thus allowing an optimal view of the screen, irrespective of height – and dispensing with any annoying cables which are fed, hidden from view, through the Loewe Wall Stand Flex. Newly designed VESA size adapters are also available to mount the TV. Loewe TVs are rendered even more covetable design objects courtesy of the Loewe Wall Stand Flex. And by the way... the much-coveted IFA PreView Award for the best design achievement was also conferred on the Loewe Wall Stand Flex.

Loewe Racks
No other media furniture becomes a Loewe TV and the individual system components so well. But this is not simply a result of the timelessly elegant design and extraordinarily high-quality workmanship. The visible surfaces have also been given a luxurious finish through the painstaking application of three layers of the finest quality varnish, before receiving a high-gloss hand polish in up to twelve stages. The particular appeal of Loewe Racks lies in their functionality which has been thought out, right down to the last detail. An intelligent air circulation system, for example, guarantees optimal ventilation of electrical components stored in the Rack.

Furthermore, the personalisation potential is almost limitless in scope. Whether the Loewe Subwoofer, Loewe Sound Projector, Stereo or Center Speaker, Blu-ray player, CD and DVD collection, the Loewe Active Glasses or simply the remote control: the home cinema system never fails to make an orderly impression. Moreover, with the HDMI link, all components can be controlled by the remote control even when hidden from view.

Nothing remains which could distract the eye from the Loewe television – ensuring it is set off to great effect. It can be positioned to the left, right or dead centre quite effortlessly with the rotating stand. And it goes without saying that the Stereo or Center Speaker concealed in the Rack can be set up to ensure optimal alignment of sound and picture. The closed cover panel of the Loewe Rack also allows the Loewe TV to be effortlessly attached to the wall above the Rack itself. And, should you wish, indirect backlighting of the 165.30 or 165.45 Rack will ensure that your home cinema is unfailingly set off to best effect. The Loewe 165.30 and 165.45 CS also afford the option of interior lighting.

And last but not least: the intelligent cable routing of the new optionally available rear wall panel means the Racks can now be positioned anywhere at all in the room. All Loewe Racks are available for delivery in Chrome Silver, High Gloss Black and High Gloss White.

]]> Press Releases Tue, 10 Apr 2012 11:00:00 +0200 http://corporate.loewe.tv/fi/no_cache/loewe-ag/lehdistoe/lehdistoetiedotteet/uutisten-alkuun/newspost/beitrag/das-haben-ihre-ohren-noch-nie-gesehen.html Loewe Audiodesign
It's all a question of tone
The all-in-one Loewe SoundVision is a complete desktop sound system. The newly developed user interface ensures simple control and the utmost convenience – either via the 7.5 inch Multi Touch display or at a distance via the Loewe Assist remote control. The new user-friendly user interface is exceptionally easy to use and affords countless customisation options. All of which makes music selection child’s play – as soon as it’s saved as a favourite in the main menu, your favourite music can be accessed quickly and conveniently, be it from FM radio, Internet radio, CD, iPod or iPhone. Six built-in speakers, two of which are integrated subwoofers, guarantee premium audio enjoyment. Your favourite music will always come into its own as the system guarantees brilliant audio quality. Recommendations for new songs can also be received via AUPEO! And the integrated Loewe MusicDetector can answer questions about the title or artist for a given piece of music. The programme searches unobtrusively for the artist, song title and other information whilst the song is playing. Loewe SoundVision will be, of course, network-compatible and thus can be seamlessly – and wirelessly – integrated into an existing home entertainment network. The audio system’s slim-line housing is, as ever, Aluminium Silver or Aluminium Black and elegantly conceals the CD drive with a slot-in mechanism. Furthermore, the interchangeable side insets can be adapted effortlessly to personal taste and there is almost no limit to the range of colours to choose from – allowing the Loewe SoundVision to be integrated stylishly into any individual living environment.

Lighter than air
We all know what it’s like – home from work, time to relax. Time to put your feet up for a well-earned break after a stressful day. The door closes behind you. Seconds later, a gentle tap of your iPhone triggers soft lounge music from nowhere. Sound pervades effortlessly through the home, inviting you to relax into your surroundings. A dream? Not at all – with the new extremely compact Loewe Air Speaker, this dream is made reality. Music is transmitted wirelessly from an iPhone, iPod, iPad or iTunes to the Loewe Air Speaker via the AirPlay standard. A quintessential Loewe speaker with minimalist design; it comprises two subwoofers and two mid-range speakers / tweeters and boasts a total power of 80 watts. A composition which guarantees superior quality music enjoyment. The Loewe Air Speaker fits seamlessly into any room – whether it’s on a sideboard or on a shelf. Intrinsic individuality – the high-quality aluminium design of the Aluminium Black and Aluminium Silver speaker can be tailored to personal taste or interior design with top-mounted interchangeable insets.

Let the music play
The Loewe Soundbox brings together an RDS stereo FM radio, a high-quality CD player and an elegant iPod/iPhone docking station. Also integrated into the compact device are two 4 inch full range stereo speakers and two digital stereo amplifiers. The result is an intuitive all-in-one device which captivates with astonishing stereo sound, elegant design and complementary components that have been combined with meticulous attention to detail. The top inlay, under which the integrated CD drive with slot-in mechanism is concealed, is interchangeable. The large selection of individual colourways gives the device a new and unmistakable character – time and again. All of this conspires to make the new Loewe Soundbox the perfect uncomplicated audio solution for any room.

]]> Press Releases Fri, 05 Aug 2011 10:28:00 +0200 http://corporate.loewe.tv/fi/no_cache/loewe-ag/lehdistoe/lehdistoetiedotteet/uutisten-alkuun/newspost/beitrag/loewe-assist-media-app.html Information and operation from one source
The Loewe Assist Media app is by no means simply a new way of carrying out standard remote control functions – such as switching channels or controlling the volume of a Loewe TV – on an iPad. Instead, the user has a list of channels at their fingertips, which immediately displays the current programme being shown on each digital channel. The premium class electronic programme guide (EPG) provides detailed information on films and TV series through Loewe’s partner, Gracenote. In addition to a short summary of the content, there’s also a list of the participating actors as well as recommendations for similar television programmes. As soon as an interesting programme has been found, the TV can be switched to the desired channel with just one click. But of course, the EPG can also be used as a straight-forward digital programme guide. Until recently, the EPG was only available for televisions; now the premium version can be accessed directly from the iPad and television programmes can be preselected with ease.

If the user is particularly taken with a particular film or programme, they can decide on the spot to record the content onto the integrated hard drive of their Loewe TV set – the DR+ archive – via the iPad. It’s easy with One Touch Recording – both for programmes already showing and those about to air! All the user must do is ensure that the TV is in active mode and connected to the same wireless network as the iPad.

You can also easily save your own favourite channels to the customisable dashboard, the homepage of the "remote control”, allowing you to quickly switch to the channel of your choice. Moreover, the Loewe TV’s MediaNet is integrated into the Loewe Assist Media app, meaning that even the apps found on MediaNet can be accessed using the iPad. An added stand-out highlight for users in Germany is access to integrated maxdome information. Using the iPad, it is possible to call up everything worth knowing about the films on Germany’s biggest online video portal. Selected films and series can then be rented and watched on your Loewe television.

The Loewe Assist Media app is compatible with all Internet-enabled Loewe LED televisions over 32 inches. The relevant software version must be installed on the TV to support the app and this means that the function is also available for flat-screen TVs already shipped, thus enhancing them with a whole new dimension.

The Loewe Assist Media app is currently available in numerous language versions in the AppStore. With the new Loewe app, the world of Loewe is becoming even more networked and convenient.

]]> Press Releases Wed, 25 Jan 2012 09:33:00 +0100 http://corporate.loewe.tv/fi/no_cache/loewe-ag/lehdistoe/lehdistoetiedotteet/uutisten-alkuun/newspost/beitrag/loewe-videonet-app.html Access the best videos on the net with Loewe
The German and English language Loewe VideoNet app is currently the only one of its kind to conveniently open up not only standard programmes but also programmes from around the world – even for home cinema. This application affords access to both content from major broadcasters and videos from other providers such as sports clubs, schools, universities and amateur filmmakers – all via the iPad and the Loewe television. Content from around the world is accessible in various languages, and supplements more than 10,000 different programmes sorted according to genre and language. Using the favourites function, videos can be conveniently added to the favourites list with just one click. The latest episodes of a podcast are automatically listed, allowing users to access not only the most up-to-date content, but the latest information too. In addition, editor’s picks are suggested to the customer on the app’s homepage.
After a Loewe television and an Apple iPad are paired to a specific user, personal favourites on the Loewe VideoNet app can be synced to both devices. If only one of these two products is available, it is of course still possible to use the Loewe VideoNet app either via MediaNet on the Loewe television or via the iPad. Furthermore, the new “Send-to-TV” function enables the customer to send their selected videos to the Loewe TV for the first time. Videos are then played on the TV screen straight away. This is especially useful for longer film sequences, while short videos can be viewed conveniently on the iPad. In general, all videos are streamed, including those on the iPad, as this has several advantages compared to download: it is faster, easier and does not use up unnecessary memory. The latest Loewe TV software version makes the VideoNet service available in the integrated Loewe MediaNet. VideoNet is available now for iPad in the AppStore. The Loewe VideoNet app represents a further innovation for the senses which further extends the company's repertoire of Internet applications.]]> Press Releases Wed, 25 Jan 2012 09:41:00 +0100 http://corporate.loewe.tv/fi/no_cache/loewe-ag/investor-relations/ir-update/irad-hoc-releases/irad-hoc-releases/beitrag/beitrag/neue-fuehrungsstruktur-bei-loewe.html Kronach, November 29, 2011 – The Supervisory Board of Loewe AG and Executive Board member Manfred...
From December 1, 2011, the management team of Loewe AG will consist of CEO Oliver Seidl and CTO Dr. Detlef Teichner, which will result in a more streamlined organization. The former division managers Henrik Rutenbeck (marketing) and Gerd Weiner (sales) will in the future join Loewe's upper management echelon as managing directors. This will ensure direct responsibility with rapid decision-making channels at the highest management level.

The sales trend of the Loewe Group fell significantly short of expectations in recent months. To benefit successfully from opportunities in the premium market of the consumer electronics sector, Loewe has initiated a communication and product offensive. In addition to TV advertising in Germany targeted to specific groups, the Company will expand the Loewe product world to include a completely new segment with the launch of new standalone audio products in the next few days. The new management structure will make it possible to speed up the decision-making process, systematically expand the premium-based marketing within and outside of Germany as well as rapidly implement and launch new, innovative products to the market.]]> IR News & Ad-hoc Tue, 29 Nov 2011 00:00:00 +0100 http://corporate.loewe.tv/fi/no_cache/loewe-ag/investor-relations/ir-update/irad-hoc-releases/irad-hoc-releases/beitrag/beitrag/lacie-steigt-bei-loewe-ein.html French storage and network specialist LaCie acquires 11.17% of Loewe AGLoewe CEO Seidl: “Investment...

French storage and network specialist LaCie acquires 11.17% of Loewe AG

Loewe CEO Seidl: “Investment is proof of confidence in our premium strategy”

Kronach, November 7, 2011 – LaCie, the French storage and network specialist, has acquired 11.17% of the voting rights of Loewe AG. The shares were taken over primarily from the British finance investor, EQMC.

LaCie is a consumer electronics company based in Paris offering external hard drives and network-attached storage (NAS) as well as cloud-based systems for central storage and distribution of video, audio and image files. In a manner similar to Loewe, LaCie attaches great importance to product design and innovative technology. The publicly listed company has 450 employees and in 2010 generated EUR 267 million in revenue.

“We welcome LaCie’s investment in Loewe as a proof of confidence in our premium strategy. We are convinced that in the future our new partner will accompany us in the realization of our strategic target to become the leading company in the premium segment of the European consumer electronics industry,” commented Oliver Seidl, CEO of Loewe AG.]]> IR News & Ad-hoc Mon, 07 Nov 2011 00:00:00 +0100 http://corporate.loewe.tv/fi/no_cache/loewe-ag/investor-relations/ir-update/irad-hoc-releases/irad-hoc-releases/beitrag/beitrag/loewe-ag-1-3-quartal-2011.html Loewe third-quarter sales slightly higher year-on-year 3rd quarter 2011:

• Loewe sales up 1% over previous year
• Television sales up 4%
• Successful cost cutting measures result in reduced losses
• Successful International Consumer Electronics Fair 2011

Fiscal year 2011:

• New Loewe audio segment to be ready for holiday shopping season
• Expansion of premium-based marketing
• Eye-catching TV campaign in time for the holiday shopping season
• Good 2011 holiday shopping season expected

Kronach, November 3, 2011 – At EUR 67.4 million, Loewe Group sales in the third quarter of 2011 were 1% higher than the 2010 figure of EUR 66.5 million. Although the value of the European market for LCD TVs declined by 9% in the third quarter, the Loewe sales trend for LCD televisions was very gratifying. Sales of LCD TVs rose by 4% to EUR 55.9 million in the third quarter (Q3 2010: EUR 53.9 million). While Loewe sales in Germany developed positively with 13% growth to EUR 45.9 million in the third quarter of 2011, the persistent difficult economic conditions in parts of Europe strained Loewe's export business. Export sales declined by 17% to EUR 21.5 million in the third quarter. At EUR 186.1 million, total sales of the Loewe Group in the first nine months of 2011 were 13% lower than the 2010 figure of EUR 213.9 million.

Following the traditionally somewhat weaker summer months of July and August, the International Consumer Electronics Fair 2011 held in Berlin in September was a good start into the important holiday shopping season for Loewe. "Our high-quality Loewe Home Entertainment systems offering the best picture and individual sound contributed as much to our success at the IFA as the new appealing audio solutions. The orders from our retail partners exceeded those of the previous year and, together with the positive market outlook, support our expectations for a robust year-end spurt," was how Loewe CEO Oliver Seidl summed up the current business development.

The slightly increased sales level and successful cost savings within the context of the Loewe "Fast Forward" future strategy program enabled the Company to reduce its losses in the third quarter of 2011. In this period, Loewe generated an EBIT loss of EUR 3.9 million (Q3 2010: EBIT loss of EUR 5.0 million). EBIT amounted to a loss of EUR 11.7 million in the first nine months (Q1-3 2010: EBIT loss of EUR 9.1 million).

After having successfully reorganized product development and further optimizing the internal processes in recent months, Loewe implemented all planned conversions of the TV products from 2D to 3D on schedule. "We will expand our product portfolio to include a completely new segment of new audio standalone products in the next few weeks. This means that Loewe will be able to offer a very up-to-date and attractive product portfolio in time for the important holiday shopping season in 2011,” continued Seidl.

The measures for reducing costs initiated through "Fast Forward" will continue to be carried out using a targeted approach. The potentials for cutting costs will be utilized systematically in particular in the area of cost of materials. Another focus is the expansion of the premium-based marketing of Loewe products within and outside of Germany. "In addition to the two existing pilot projects with the retail chain FNAC in France, five additional points of sale are planned for year-end. In the case of John Lewis in the United Kingdom, four test branches were set up initially; another three joined the network in October," explained Manfred L. Fitzgerald, Chief Marketing and Sales Officer.

Another key element of “Fast Forward” is the current communication offensive. A number of campaigns with ads in large daily newspapers and target group oriented, regional radio advertising are underway at the present time. And Loewe is starting an eye-catching TV campaign just in time for the holiday shopping season. "The central focus will be our Loewe Individual product line with its many configuration options. With a total of 450 spots, we will reach the target groups for Loewe in an optimal way," said Fitzgerald. The TV spots will be broadcast on the news channels n-tv and N24 in November and December.

In the future, Loewe will continue to expand its position as the European premium brand in consumer electronics, building on the “Fast Forward” future strategy program. After Loewe's successful presence at this year's International Consumer Electronics Fair in Berlin, the Company expects to have a good holiday shopping season in the context of the expectations for the general economy. However, due to the business development in the first nine months of 2011, sales for 2011 as a whole will be lower than in the previous year. This will prevent Loewe from achieving positive EBIT for fiscal 2011.

Despite the fact that the persistent difficult economic conditions in parts of Europe represent a strain for Loewe's export business in particular, the consumer electronics market offers good medium-term prospects in the premium segment. In addition to the continued replacement demand and the increasing ownership of more than one LCD TV in Europe, new technologies like 3D television and HbbTV (the connection of television and the Internet) offer positive stimuli that will last beyond the current fiscal year. Loewe sales up 1% over previous year]]> IR News & Ad-hoc Thu, 03 Nov 2011 00:00:00 +0100 http://corporate.loewe.tv/fi/no_cache/loewe-ag/investor-relations/ir-update/irad-hoc-releases/irad-hoc-releases/beitrag/beitrag/dr-detlef-teichner-neuer-technikvorstand-bei-loewe.html Kronach. – As of December 1, 2011, Dr. Detlef Teichner (57) will be the Executive Board...
Dr. Detlef Teichner arrives at Loewe from Continental Automotive GmbH in Wetzlar. Here, he was the global head of R&D in the Infotainment & Connectivity business unit, Interior Division, managing a team of more than 1,600 development engineers. Before that, he was Chief Technology Officer (CTO) at Harman Becker Automotive Systems, Karlsbad, and Harman Consumer Electronics, JBL Inc., Northridge CA, USA.

"With the appointment of Dr. Detlef Teichner, we have gained a highly experienced and proven leader for Loewe. In his career to date in various senior international roles, he has contributed to major technical developments in consumer electronics and automotive electronics. We would also like to take this opportunity to thank Gerhard Schaas for his service over the decades", said the Chairman of the Supervisory Board at Loewe AG, Dr. Rainer Hecker.

Loewe has made a good start to its seasonal business with a successful appearance at the IFA consumer electronics trade fair. With new high-end products in the TV and audio sector scheduled for release in the fall, Loewe is excellently placed to satisfy the demands of the market. The focus is on customized home entertainment systems combining TV and the internet, the networking of various consumer electronics components, and new stand-alone audio systems.]]> IR News & Ad-hoc Thu, 13 Oct 2011 00:00:00 +0200