Thirty firefighters are still at the scene of a major fire which destroyed a distribution centre in Kent.
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UK Whitegoods Members Code Of Practice
Code Of Practice Part 1 General behaviour expected from any member of UK Whitegoods To be courteous and professional at all times. To be presentable to the public and be clean and tidy both in appearance and in any work carried out. To be contactable by phone, fax and emai…
Videocon shops for Electrolux
Videocon Group, the leading maker of white goods is in talks to buy the Indian unit of Electrolux AB as it expands in the country’s $3 billion-a-year consumer electronics market but no decision has been taken yet it seems.
Maytag filings reveal possible plant closings
Financial projections provided to federal regulators as part of a possible acquisition of Maytag Corp. assumed closing three factories, including the company’s flagship plant in Newton, Iowa. A preliminary proxy filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission indicated the company could expect …
Miele Sets Up Subsidiary in South Korea
German home appliance maker Miele has established a South Korean subsidiary, launching its full-blown efforts to tap the local market.
LG unveils world’s first steam technology washing machine
LG Electronics, the global technology leader in home appliance convergence, has unveiled its latest invention, the steam washing machine that uses eco-friendly steam technology to clean clothes with less water and energy.
MCC to sue those calling for boycott
Numerous messages have spread over the Internet against the MCC (Mondragon Cooperative Corporation). The messages are calling for a boycott of the products of the companies that make up the MCC on the grounds that buying MCC products funds ETA. The MCC has decided to take the authors of this camp…
Haier raises bid for Maytag
Haier Group, China’s biggest home appliance manufacturer, is promising to assume Maytag’s US$975 million in debt. The pledge has boosted its takeover bid to US$2.25 billion for the aling white goods company, today’s China Business News reported.
Developed economies need edge to compete with Asian manufacturers
DEVELOPED economies can no longer compete with Asian manufacturing locations, such as China, the group chief executive of Ireland’s largest private company, Glen Dimplex said yesterday. Sean O’Driscoll said for most worldwide industries, China was the benchmark by which international competitiven…
3 year old suffocate inside Tumble Dryer!
A girl of 3 died after apparently climbing into a tumble dryer at here home and suffocating. Georgina Bywater is believed to have slipped out of bed at around 5:30 am and wandered about the house.