Electrolux shares up again amid bid rumours

Shares in Electrolux, the world’s second biggest white goods maker, extended their previous day’s gains on Thursday amid speculation of a possible bid for the firm, analysts said. Electrolux shares rose 2.4 percent to 115.5 Swedish crowns by 1143 GMT, outperforming the Stockholm bourse’s blue chi…

Siemens’ New Party Dishwasher

In today’s world, locating a dishwasher to meet your precise needs is becoming a reality, as we’ve got ones that work on countertops, sans water, and with icky toys, but now Siemens is offering up one for the night owls who’d rather jazz it up at home than head out on the town.

Dixons, Biyani to tie up for durable

The world’s third largest consumer durables retailer, DSG International Plc, which runs 1,450 electronics and durables stores in 27 countries under the Dixons brand, is close to signing an agreement with Kishore Biyani’s The Future Group to support its chain of stores under the Electronics bazaar…

Whirlpool has chosen Vestel

Vestel, which produces and markets the most improved Technologies globally with the motto of “Turkish of the Technology”, has signed a marketing and distribution agreement in Turkey with the American Whirlpool company, which is the number one white goods manufacturer in the world and the most s…

New Amana Fabric Care Collection

Amana is”breaking the mold” and taking a fresh approach with fabric care products. With the launch of its new fabric care collection, Amana offers two laundry series featuring antimicrobial component protection which resists mold, mildew and odor-causing bacteria on the component.

DTI Launches WEEE Roadshows

Confused about WEEE? Well if you are you’re not alone, it seems that there are a lot of people confused by the new legislation and even more that simply don’t know the first thing about it. In an effort in trying to combact this lack of knowledge the DTI (Department of Trade and Industry) have an…

Whirlpool Corporation Announces Manufacturing Changes

WhirlpoolCorporation today announced changes for its North American cooking product manufacturing facilities. The changes are part of an ongoing comprehensive worldwide effort to optimise the company’s regional manufacturing facilities, supply base, product platforms and technology resources to b…

Design prize for new Miele ‘laundry care’ appliances

Miele’s new laundry care series has recently been awarded not only one but two design prizes. The W 4000 washing machine series won second place in the Focus Energy competition run by the Stuttgart Design Centre. Three of Miele’s appliances were decorated with the 2007 iF product award. A washing…

Recyclers urge businesses to gear up for WEEE regulations now

Key Recycling calls for businesses and local authorities to take a proactive stance to the WEEE regulations, and see beyond the need to comply Recycling experts Key Recycling, part of the Key Eco Group based in Scotland, are calling on businesses and local authorities to take a proactive stance t…