LG Expands European Production

LG Electronics has broken ground on the opening of a new production line in Wroclaw, Poland, capable of manufacturing one million washing machines and the expansion of a refrigerators line raising its output of refrigerators from 300,000 units to one million annually.

Low Temperature Washes Slammed In Reports

The Daily Mail has reported that a report by the International Scientific Forum on Home Hygiene warns that low temperature washing may not be enough to kill disease causing bacteria from building up in washing machines.

Peter Jones To Take A Role At Comet

The Press Association reports that Dragons’ Den star Peter Jones is understood to be in the running for a top post with beleaguered electricals retailer Comet.

Indesit Reorganises

At its annual presentation of medium-term plans to the management in Fabriano, the Indesit Company officially announced its new organisation, which will come into force on 1st January 2012.

Whirlpool To Cut Jobs

Whirlpool has announced it is making “organizational changes.” The changes include layoffs, but the company is not specifying how many people will lose their jobs.

Gorenje Open New Factory

Gorenje has recently launched its plastic sink plant, and washing machine assembly line in the Serbian town of Zajeca which is Gorenje’s third manufacturing facility in Serbia.