How Frost Free Fridges Work Seems like a great idea, freezers that never need defrosting due to the fact that the frost doesn’t build up in the first place and it is a great idea too but, there is no doubt about it, frost free causes a lot of problems that are not easily sorted. &nbs…
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Around the world with the Washing Machine man
A WASHING machine repair man who left his job to travel the world has published a book about his adventures.
COMET, WINCANTON AND REMPLOY WIN NATIONAL RECYCLING PARTNERSHIP AWARD
Leading electrical retailer Comet, logistics partner Wincanton, and social enterprise organisation Remploy, have won the 2005 National Recycling Award for Best Partnership Project for Recycling (25th October 2005).
Whirlpool earnings up almost 13%
Whirlpool Corp. said third-quarter earnings increased nearly 13% to $114 million, or $1.66 a share, compared with $101 million, or $1.50 a share, in the same period a year ago, despite rising material and petroleum costs that hurt results.
Electrolux Rethinks AEG Plant Closure
Electrolux plans to re-examine the decision to close the AEG plant in Nuremberg, Germany, according to comments from Electrolux European production manager Horst Winkler to Die Welt newspaper.
Indesit reports slight fall in profits
Indesit reported third quarter 2005 sales of 829.1 million euros (approx. U.S. $1,008.4 million), compared to 835.8 million euros (approx. $1,016.4 million) in the same period in 2004. Net profits were 10.2 million euros (approx. $12.4 million), compared to 27.0 million euros (approx. $32.8 milli…
Marconi takeover immenent.
Alcatel & Ericsson in battle to takeover Marconi, as Marconi control the pensions and deffered pensions of ex GEC staff including ex Hotpoint engineers, this should be good news as they will be compelled to fill the massive £400 million hole in the current fund.
Electrolux Unions Call Friday Strike
Several unions in Europe issued a call for a strike against Swedish appliance maker Electrolux, according to an AFX report.
British Gas held to account by Advertising Standards Authority
Complaint: A poster, two press ads, two TV ads and a radio ad encouraged consumers either to switch back to British Gas (in the case of the TV ads) or remain with British Gas (in the case of the poster, press and radio ads).
Woman who put cat in washing machine jailed
A mother who killed her family cat by putting it in a washing machine was jauiled for six weeks yesterday.