The Australian section of the 2004 Electrolux Global Design Laboratory competition, held in New York, unveiled few very innovative design concepts for ultramodern household appliances. Students from New South Wales (UNSW) had designed “˜Rockpool’ a waterless dishwasher. Designed by Douglas …
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HIGH STEEL PRICES ARE NOW STARTING TO BITE
The sharp rise in the price of steel over the last year or so has come as a shock to many consumers. Users, notably construction companies and manufacturers, have been complaining about the cost of their most important raw material. Their balance-sheets have in some cases suffered a severe jolt. …
Maytag cut workforce!
Maytag say they will freeze pay of salaried workers and are asking for salaried workers to quit their jobs in exchange for a separation package.
Domestic & General Anounces Winners In Total Excellence And Quality Awards 2004
UK-wide Customer Service Results Demonstrate Continued Excellence in D&G Independent Repairer Network Domestic & General, the UK’s largest specialist provider of breakdown protection for domestic appliances, electronic equipment and gas central heating systems, has announced the independe…
Extended warranty rules delayed
New rules giving consumers the right to cancel extended warranties have been delayed, the government has said. New controls on the £900m worth of extended warranties sold each year were due to come into force on 1 December.
Elco Brandt provides NIS 51m for lay-offs
Elco Holdings subsidiary Elco Brandt has announced the completion of negotiations with the company’s employee representatives for the retirement of 357 manufacturing workers. The plan includes an option for early retirement beginning in 2005 until 2006. Elco Brandt will make a provision of €…
AT&T Closes $16 Million Networking Deal With Whirlpool Corp.
AT&T announced today it has won a $16 million networking contract from Whirlpool Corp., a world leader in the manufacturing and marketing of major home appliances. The company’s retail brands include Whirlpool, KitchenAid, Bauknecht, Consul and Roper. The three-year contract renews and expand…
Maytag freezes pay, offers severance
Maytag is hitting salaried workers with a double dose of cost-cutting, freezing their pay and asking for volunteers willing to quit to reduce the work force. The actions come only days after the Newton-based company granted a new round of stock options to top executives. The pay freeze applies to…
Dixons warning raises high street fears
November 17, 2004 Shares in Dixons have slumped by 6 per cent after the electrical goods retailer warned of a downturn in sales, compounding fears of weak high street spending at the start of the crucial Christmas trading period.
GE introduces new oven technology
Appliance maker GE Consumer & Industrial introduced its new GE Profile(TM) ovens with Trivection technology. According to the company, the ovens combine thermal, convection, and microwave energies to offer customized performance options.