Dyson Ltd objected to a national press advertisement for a washing machine that was headed “C”MON GIRLS, LIFE”S TOO SHORT TO SPEND IT WASHING HIS PANTS”. The advertisement stated “INDESIT WASHING MACHINES WITH TIME4YOU. A special Flash Clean programme that gives you an “A” Rated wash in just on…
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Dyson complaint not upheld by the ASA
Complaint: Dyson Ltd objected to a brochure for a range of vacuum cleaners. One cleaner featured in the brochure was the Electrolite Cycloniclite Z7108 produced by Electrolux plc; the brochure claimed that it was a “cyclonic” vacuum cleaner. The complainants, who understood the term “cyclonic” to…
Electrolux Investigates Potential Closure of German Factory
Sweden-based appliance maker Electrolux said that it is investigating a possible closure of its factory in Nuremberg, Germany and that other production sources are being considered.
Norfrost in administration
NORFROST, the Caithness freezer firm owned and run by one of Scotland’s wealthiest couples, has called in the administrators and laid off half its workforce.
BSH Opens Third Plant in Poland
German white goods manufacturer BSH has opened its third plant in Poland in the Lodz Special Economic Zone. The company, which is a part of the Bosch und Siemens Hausgerate, has spent 60 million euros (approx. U.S. $73.7 million) on the investment.
Green light for Fagor
The government has taken two crucial decisions to cut unemployment in the Dolny Śląsk region by accepting new investment projects by Wrozamet SA and Volvo Polska SS.
Elco Holdings posts NIS 21m loss in Q1
Elco Holdings, controlled by Gershon Salkind, yesterday admitted to losing NIS 21 million in the first quarter of 2005. The first quarter preceded a serious overhaul at Elco, which included shedding Elco Brandt, its French maker of air conditioners and other household appliances, which has been b…
Profits Up At Domestic & General
Extended warranty provider Domestic & General has bucked the trend for slower consumer spending to post a 26 per cent hike in annual profits.
Whirlpool recalls 529,000 KitchenAid coffee makers
About 529,000 KitchenAid coffee makers have been recalled by Whirlpool Corp. because an internal electrical component can overheat and ignite, posing a fire hazard
Which? Magazine Rates Reliability of Hoover, Dyson
UK consumer watchdog Which? magazine recently rated the reliability of appliance brands, stating that Dyson and Hoover appliances are among the most unreliable on the market, while Bosch and Miele come up on top.