Sharemarket sweetheart Fisher & Paykel Appliances warned the Government yesterday that its patience with a rising tide of regulation was not unlimited.
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China’s Haier 1Q Net Profit CNY88.1M, Unchanged On Year
Qingdao Haier Co. (600690.SH), a major refrigerator and air conditioner maker in China, said Wednesday that its first-quarter net profit was unchanged on the previous year at 88.1 million yuan ($1=CNY8.28).
Union fears more Electrolux job cuts
The New South Wales Australian Workers Union president, Mick Madden, is calling on white goods manufacturer Electrolux to convince the public of its Orange factory’s long-term viability.
Trial in $100 million lawsuit to be held in El Paso
An inventor has filed a $100 million lawsuit against one of the world’s largest appliance makers.
Students create robot fridge for convenience sake
A new robot named “Koolio” could be the perfect gift for those who want a servant for little cost. University of Florida engineers designed Koolio, which is a robot refrigerator that is able to bring food with the click of a button.
Conservatives plan speed camera reforms
A 10-point plan to restore confidence in traffic speed limits and remove revenue-raising cameras from the roads has been unveiled by Theresa May.
Italian companies follow in wake of Whirlpool’s investment
Whirpool’s decision to increase its investment in Poland has resulted in attracting the interest of tens of its Italian subcontractors to the Polish market.
F&P-Lowe’s deal lifts share price
Fisher & Paykel Appliances’ share price shot to new highs yesterday after it announced a distribution deal with United States big box retailer Lowe’s.
Bring back butter conditioners
An editorial article from Hawkes Bay. Globalisation is to blame, and the country is not happy. The issue is not multi-national companies taking over our country and force-feeding us American burgers and deep-fried chicken; it is more serious than that.
Whirlpool brings new work culture and jobs to Slovakian town
On his first day as general director of Whirlpool Slovakias new washing machine plant 10 years ago, Errico Biondi stepped out of his office in the mid-afternoon to find that everyone had gone.