Whirlpool Corp. is recalling 24,500 free-standing ranges, double ovens, and oven-microwave combinations. All of the appliances use faulty wiring, which can overheat, melt through the insulation and cause a short circuit. They may pose a shock hazard to consumers if the appliance is not properly g…
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LG Electronics launches a new range of Sense-I refrigerators
With an aim at capturing a bigger chunk of the Refrigerator market, LG Electronics, India’s leading consumer durable brand, today announced the new range of Sense-i refrigerators. The launch of this new range will strengthen the already dominant market position that LG enjoys in the Frost Free se…
Habitat for Humanity and Whirlpool Corp. Celebrate 50,000 Milestone in Appliance
Habitat for Humanity International announced today that Whirlpool Corp. has surpassed the 50,000 milestone in appliance donations to its organization. Since 1999, Whirlpool has committed to donate a refrigerator and range to every Habitat home built in North America, providing more than 26,000 fa…
Whirlpool hires former Cornerstone Alliance president
BENTON HARBOR, Mich. – Jeff Noel, president of Cornerstone Alliance, an economic development organization based in this Lake Michigan city, has accepted an executive position at Whirlpool Corp., the company announced Friday. Effective Nov. 1, Noel will become the appliance maker’s corporate vice …
PRG’s investment in Powerhouse a tough job
Peter Halkett, chief executive of British electrical chain Powerhouse, yesterday told how grim the business was when he arrived from New Zealand to take charge of its turnaround. Pacific Retail Group, controlled by expat New Zealander Eric Watson, bought the bust retailer from receivers a year ag…
Sims and Grundon in new UK WEEE initiative
Employment group Remploy has joined forces with waste management firm Grundon, recycling firm Sims Group and logistics experts Wincanton to form the Revive Group to offer a service under Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) legislation.
New LG Primian fridge showcased at dealer convention
In its quest to showcase the latest LG technology to its partners in the GCC, LG Electronics recently hosted a dealer convention in Dubai. LG dealers and distributors attended the dinner held on the sidelines of the launch of the global and regional digital leader’s latest technological breakthro…
Registry specialist goes for gas
Share registry and shareholder communications company Computershare has branched into a new area, winning the contract to maintain a “safety list” for the British Council for Registration of Gas Industries.
‘Smart’ machines create 100 jobs
Up to 100 jobs are being created in north Wales at a firm which makes technology for “intelligent” machines. DeepStream Technologies makes 3D digital sensors which allow appliances to be operated remotely.
New CORGI Regulations To Cost 10 Million Pounds!
As reported previously here on CORGI seem set to press ahead with their new mandatory system of gas work notification. On Friday of last week this new system cam under fire from the BBC’s “You And Yours” show on Radio 4.