GE To Invest Millions In Washer & Dishwasher Production

It has been reported that GE Consumer & Industrial will honour its promise to the union that represents workers at Appliance Park by creating new jobs and investing millions of dollars to bring new production work to its Louisville operation. Kim Freeman, director of communications for GE Con…

Miele Reports Record Year

Family-owned Miele Group (G¼tersloh, Germany) said it had a record year in its 2005/2006 financial year, ending June 30, 2006. Miele group turnover grew by more than 12 percent to 2.54 billion euros (approx. U.S. $3.26 billion), compared with 2.26 billion euros (approx. $2.90 billion) in t…

Web Blamed For Powerhouse Closure

Administrators of the beleaguered Powerhouse chain have blamed much of the retailers woes on increased competition from e-tailers. “Internet retailers and increased competition on the high street, coupled with the ongoing deterioration in the UK electrical retail market, has led to Powerhouse bei…

Electrolux to Enhance U.S. Service Business

Electrolux, a leading producer of major appliances for both consumer and professional use, and Servigistics, the leading strategic service management solution provider, announced today that Electrolux will implement the Servigistics solution across its U.S. major appliance service business. With …

Powerhouse enters administration

Powerhouse, the UK’s third biggest electrical retailer, has gone into administration, closing 50 stores and making about 500 staff redundant. The move came after PRG, its New Zealand-based owner, withdrew financial support for the loss-making chain. PRG bought Powerhouse for £16m in 2003, a…

Dyson Free 5 Year Guarantee

No Quibbles – Parts and Labour for Five Full Years ““ Free We constantly improve and develop our technology and service. Now we’re delighted to announce our 5 year guarantee. It’s not for a “˜limited time only’, it’s a permanent offer. From 27th July 2006 Dyson will be the only compan…