Gorenje will present its prototype refrigerator and iPod at the Consumer Electronics Fair IFA in Berlin. Licence agreement with Apple was signed at the beginning of this year and enables Gorenje to use Apple technology and the logo “Made for iPod”. The production of this household appliance, wh…
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LG Aims To Sell 10 Million Washing Machines In 2008
Global electronics giant LG Electronics, have introduced its flagship washing machines for the second half of 2008 and announced its business strategies for achieving a top global position in with appliances as well as total sales of 7 billion USD by 2012.
Will The VAT Man Make Repairs VAT Free?
It has been widely reported that a report made on behalf of a House of Lords committee believes reducing VAT could encourage more people to have items repaired rather than throwing them away, so cutting waste. The report also suggests the government should reduce VAT for products that use sustain…
Flat Panel Polymer Fridges?
The BBC reports a new approach to refrigeration and cooling could make for high-efficiency, portable, and quiet refrigerators in the future. This new method works by applying an electric field to long molecules called polar polymers. Advocates of the method say it will achieve a ten-fold increase…
Green Confusion And Lies
Eco Confusion Are the eco-friendly features you are being sold any use or truthful It is often, especially when talking about better quality machines, that we will get people that are totally confused about green issues and how things actually work in practice. Of course, this …
More Than 100 Comet Staff Could Lose Jobs
It would appear that DSG is not the only major electricals retailer that is struggling with the current market conditions as it is reported that more than 100 store staff at Comet could lose their jobs as the UK electricals retailer cuts costs amid tough trading in the retail sector. The Comet ch…
DSG Shares Drop Again & Set To Spiral Down Further
There was more misery for troubled DSG International (Dixons/PC World/Currys/Pixmania) which lost 11p at 53p after broker Pali International forecast the shares will sink to 33p. A trading update early next month is unlikely to provide much inspiration for the stock. Brokers JPMorgan downgraded t…
Dangerous Electrolux Dishwashers Banned
A ban has been imposed on the sale of dishwasher brands from Australia’s largest whitegoods supplier after the faulty machines were linked to a string of home fires. More than 26,000 of Electrolux, Electrolux Dishlex and Westinghouse dishwashers sold in Australia and New Zealand since April last …
Space Kitchens Bought By Weatherseal
Space Kitchens have gone into administration and been bought over by double glazing giant Weatherseal. The new owners say they will assume responsibility for all existing contracts and warranties. Scot Brian Kennedy, who is worth £250million, was a director of Latium, Weatherseal’s parent c…
The Cost Of A Cheap Washing Machine
Cheap Washing Machines If you are looking for the cheapest washing machine you better read this before you buy one It is not uncommon that we get people looking for the cheapest washing machine, the cheapest dishwasher or the cheapest cooker on the site. Generally what people a…