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Blogger Smashes Siemens Fridge In Protest
Blogger Luo Yonghao smashed three Siemens refrigerators in front of the company’s Chinese headquarters in Beijing on Sunday morning. The act was a protest against the German company’s negative attitude toward rectifying the design flaws of its products, Luo said.
Dixons Retail Set For Sales Decline
Associated Press reports that faltering demand for ‘big-ticket’ electrical items will be measured this week when Dixons Retail posts results.
Whirlpool US Dishwasher Fire Class Action
Whirlpool has been placed in the media spotlight in the USA due to Kitchen Aid dishwasher models have been seen to go on fire with owners launching a class action.
Electrolux To Cut Costs By $770 Million
Swedish appliance maker Electrolux plans to cut costs by around 5.1 billion kronor ($770 million) a year and review staffing levels in all regions because of a broad downturn in demand.
Russian Polair Buys Fridge Manufacturer Snaige
Polair, Russia’s major manufacturer of commercial refrigerators, has acquired the majority shareholding of Lithuanian company Snaige.
AMDEA Appoints New Chairman
John Morrissey, Managing Director for Peterborough-based Indesit Company, has taken on an additional role as chairman of AMDEA (the Association of Manufacturers of Domestic Appliances), the trade association for the domestic appliance industry covering the whole of the UK.
Comet Sold For £2
The BBC reports this morning that electrical goods retailer Kesa has announced plans to sell off its troubled UK-based Comet stores to a private equity firm for just £2.
Best Buy To Close All UK Stores
Carphone Warehouse is to close all of its 11 Best Buy stores across the UK, the company has announced today.
Electrolux Confirms Discussions With Sigdo Koppers
The Press in Chile has been speculating that Electrolux is poised to snap up Compañia Tecno, a local appliance manufacturer in Eelctrolux’s continuing expansion into South American territories.