Electrolux AB’s AEG Hausgeraete GmbH business unit has entered in negotiations again with the union representing workers at its plant in Nuremburg, Germany, Forbes reports.
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BSH Reverses Washing Machine Plant Closure
European appliance maker BSH Bosch und Siemens Hausger¤te GmbH has reversed its decision to shut down its washing machine plant in Berlin, Germany following a union agreement on more flexible working hours and bonus cuts, Die Welt newspaper reported.
Manufacturer Seeks Service Agents
UK Whitegoods has been approached by a manufacturer to provide a service agent network to service their products in the UK. The products are high quality Italian machines.
Maytag Recall Front Loading Washers
Maytag Corp. is recalling about 5,000 front-loading washing machines. If the front-load washer is operated at maximum load capacity, the spinner could malfunction and break apart, posing a safety risk to consumers.
Regulators Want More Maytag Deal Data
The Justice Department’s antitrust arm is asking for more information about Whirlpool Corp.’s proposed $1.7 billion acquisition of rival Maytag Corp. The companies, each among the top makers of dishwashers, refrigerators and other home appliances, said Friday they are working closing with the Jus…
Electrolux Employees Laid Off In Sweden, Strike In Germany
Electrolux AB will lay off 150 workers at its refrigeration factory in Mariestad, Sweden as it reduces plant production.
Russell Hobbs Celebrates 50 Years
Russell Hobbs commemorated the Golden Jubilee of the world’s first electric automatic kettle, launched in 1955. The K1 kettle, the first automatic electric kettle, was on display.
Maytag’s Hake may clean up
Maytag boss Ralph Hake would receive a severance package of nearly $10 million if he loses or leaves his job after the Newton-based company is purchased by Whirlpool Corp., according to papers filed with a federal agency. “I can’t believe that anybody is worth all of that,” said Norma Jean Sharp,…
WEEE Bites!
As we all know WEEE is on the way for better or worse and, according to the rules, charges cannot be made as an extra “tax” for disposal. It seems as if my local council has elected to ignore that bit of the Directive to an extent and impliment charging sooner than is required. In fact the new le…
Procter & Gamble to Close Gillette Acquisition
The Procter & Gamble Company (P&G) was informed that the U.S. Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has cleared the proposed acquisition of the personal care appliance maker Gillette Company.