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With the C430HX, another device out of the Gigaset DECT Cordless Phone portfolio receives the HTV-Life(R) certification mark that proves that the company has taken a clear stance against planned obsolescence. Thus, the company continues its course to externally certify the entire telephone portfolio and thus, as one of the few companies in Germany, to prove the high quality of its products to the consumer even more.
Planned obsolescence may not be familiar to everyone, but the negative outcome everyone knows: a product unexpectedly breaks down way too early. Planned obsolescence stands for the "intentional reduction of the lifecycle of their products planned by companies". An approach that is not only questionable, but also puts a lasting strain on consumer confidence in the brand and its products. No less it is a burden to the customers' wallets and the environment, because with every new device that has to be replaced too soon a used device has to be trashed to early.
A study by the German Federal Environment Agency proved that many products have too short a useful life. Although the study could not explicitly prove that manufacturers deliberately planned obsolescence into their products, its President Maria Krautzberger nevertheless criticized the fact that appliances have "too short a useful life" and also points to the "[.] lack of transparency[1] for consumers." Despite these clear words, so far only a few manufacturers have decided to externally certify their products. Our promise: quality and long useful life
Out of this reason, Gigaset started working together with HTV-GmbH back in 2013. Numerous products have already been certified as part of this collaboration. With the award of the HTV-Life(R) certification mark for the Gigaset C430HX, another universal handset for direct operation with DECT and CAT-iq 2.0 routers received the test mark. HTV-Life(R) mark of excellence for Gigaset C430HX About HTV-GmbH What is planned obsolescence? Gigaset is an internationally operating premium supplier in the area of communications technology. The company is Europe's market leader in DECT telephones and likewise a leader worldwide with around 900 employees and sales activities in around 70 countries. The companies activities also include a compelling offering in the area of Smartphones, Cloud-based Smart Home Security Solutions as well as Business Solutions for small and medium-sized enterprises (SME).
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Language: | English |
Company: | Gigaset AG |
Bernhard-Wicki-Straße 5 | |
80636 München | |
Germany | |
Phone: | +89 444456 - 866 |
Fax: | +89 444456 - 930 |
E-mail: | info@gigaset.com |
Internet: | www.gigaset.com |
ISIN: | DE0005156004 |
WKN: | 515600 |
Listed: | Regulated Market in Frankfurt (Prime Standard); Regulated Unofficial Market in Berlin, Dusseldorf, Hamburg, Hanover, Munich, Stuttgart, Tradegate Exchange |
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