China’s household appliances are increasing investment in mid- and high-end products instead of engaging in another “irrational” price war, Economic Information Daily reported. With the price rises in raw materials and the government’s requirement of energy labels for household appliances this ye…
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Whirlpool Selects ServicePower
ServicePower Field Service Solutions (FSS), a division of Annapolis, MD based ServicePower announced it is working with Whirlpool Corporation to develop an innovative, state-of-the-art system for processing and managing warranty claims and for managing the dispatch of work to independent service …
Comet to market Chinese Washing Machine
The Chinese came into the UK market with a bang today with the launch of a new range of washing machines, driers and dishwashers. Aries Manufacturing based in Fuzhou, Fujian Province are said to be turning out machines at the rate of 4,000 per hour. Already Comet has signed an exclusive deal to i…
2004 results: Indesit Company sales up 5.6%
Milan, 10th February 2005 ““ 2004 was another year of growth in sales for Indesit Company. The preliminary figures for 2004 were reviewed today by the board of directors meeting in Milan. Sales stand at €3,175m, Ebit at €248m and profit before tax at €185m.
Electrolux Wins Five Design Awards
Five Electrolux products have been recognized for their excellence in product design at the 50th edition of the red dot design award competition. More than 4,000 entries from 40 countries compete for the red dot, an international seal of quality for outstanding design.
CPSC/Whirlpool Announce Recall of KitchenAid(R) Toasters
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed. (To access color photos of the following recalled pro…
DTI confirms 2006 start for WEEE producer responsibility
The government today (24/03/2005) confirmed that new regulations on waste electronics will be completed later this year, with producer responsibility starting in January 2006. The DTI has confirmed a revision of the Clearing House proposal for organising responsibility for waste electronics, and …
Viking Introduces Outdoor Electric Smoker Oven and Outdoor Ice Machine
Viking expands its lineup of premium outdoor products, giving consumers every advantage of an indoor kitchen in an outdoor setting. “These new outdoor products really round out the ‘Viking outdoor kitchen’ concept,” said Sue Bailey, Viking lead product manager. “Viking customers now have the abil…
UK Delays European Appliance Recycling Plan
The UK government postponed implementation of an EU directive that would have forced retailers and manufacturers to recycle half a million tons of mobile phones, toasters, radios, televisions, computers, washing machines, refrigerators, and other electrical goods.
Thermador Awarded the Chicago Athenaeum Good Design Award
The Chicago Athenaeum recently announced that Thermador(R), the appliance brand that has shaped the luxury American kitchen for over 70 years, is the recipient of its prestigious 2004 Good Design Award for its contribution to the advancement of original design concepts in major appliances. The Go…