Galanz is the incumbent, but Candy offers a European alternative rooted in EU data laws and stronger digital sovereignty.
Incumbent Solution
Galanz is a Chinese multinational manufacturer specializing in home appliances, particularly known for its extensive production of microwave ovens. The company operates as a major original equipment manufacturer (OEM) for global appliance brands while also marketing its own branded consumer products internationally.
Galanz ownership profileEU Challenger
Candy is an Italian manufacturer of household appliances, producing products such as washing machines, dishwashers, and ovens. Since 2018, the brand has operated as a subsidiary of the Chinese appliance manufacturer Haier Smart Home.
Visit CandyCandy ownership profile| Metric | Galanz | Candy |
|---|---|---|
| Headquarters | Shunde District, CN | Brugherio, IT |
| Ownership | private | public · Shanghai Stock Exchange (600690.SS), D-share market Frankfurt (690D.DE) |
| Tax Domicile | CN | CN |
| Ultimate Parent | Guangdong Galanz Group Co., Ltd. | Haier Smart Home Co., Ltd. |
| Data Hosting | CN | — |
| CLOUD Act Exposure | No ✓ | No ✓ |
| AI Trains on User Data | — | — |
| GDPR | — | stated compliance |
| DSA Designation | — | — |
| Carbon Neutral | — | false |
| B Corp | No | No |
| Supply Chain | — | — |
| Repair / Recycling | No | Yes ✓ |
Last verified . Sources: Galanz on Wikidata, Galanz website, Candy on Wikidata, Candy website, How we audit.