Robbra in our appliance forums noticed an article about Antonio Merloni yesterday from the Italian CasaClima website about the future of the company. And we all thought this was a company long gone but a tangled web is left behind.
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LG Robotic Vac With Cameras
Another seemingly pointless gadget from LG this week ahead of IFA Berlin, a robotic vacuum cleaner that has cameras in it with one that you can see on your smartphone.
Siemens iPad Appliances Debut At IFA Berlin
Not satisfied with being unable to control your home appliances with your iPad? Well, Siemens might have answered your prayers even if you are a very, very small minority.
Whirlpool -v- LG (Again!)
It appears that the spat between Whirlpool and LG isn’t quite over just yet and that the two are continuing their ongoing battles, the PR from Whirlpool follows after the break.
Electrolux Snaps Up More Brands In Chile
In a press release this morning Electrolux announced that it has aquired a controlling stake in CTI, A Chilean manufacturer of cookers, refrigerators washing machines and heaters. The full PR release follows.
Repair Conman Sentenced
Appliance repairer or, at least claimed repairer, Clive Bramall, has pleaded guilty to three counts of fraud after taking hundreds of pounds for new washing machines he never delivered.
Beko To Launch In Australia
Beko’s plans for world domination continue with the Turkish appliance brand launching in Australia, with the parent company Arçelik Group announcing that industry veteran Mike Goadby will be the local subsidiary’s managing director for Australia and New Zealand.
Dixons & Carphone Warehouse Merger?
Dow Jones in a recent article have specualted that flagship retail assets such as Dixons Retail and Carphone Warehouse might attract foreign predators which comes as a bit of a surprise but, when you think about it, it’s not such a crazy notion.
Comet Sale News Round Up
The retail restructuring specialist Hilco and the private equity firm OpCapita are through to the second round of bids for Comet, the ailing UK retailer Kesa Electricals is trying to sell.
EU To Curb Vacuum Cleaner Power
The Scotsman On Sunday has reported that the European Union is planning to reduce the power of vacuum cleaners through new legislation curbing the power output of the cleaner’s motor.