Englewood Cliffs, N.J. – March 16 – LG Electronics, the appliance manufacturer based here, has released a statement that denies allegations made by Whirlpool that said a line of LG clothes washers sold in the United States infringes on two patents secured by Whirlpool in 1988 and 2001. Whirlpool …
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Merloni to sell values in a push to number one
Merloni Elettrodomestici, which is set on capturing fast growing CEE markets, is investing zł.15 million in an attention-seeking marketing campaign intended to carry the Italian based white-goods company from number three to number one on the local market.
Next generation of ‘smart’ products poised to bring networking home
The model in the photo reclines on a trendy, modern lawn chair, soaking up the sun, a Tablet PC at her side. She appears to be cooking dinner via a home computer network while catching some rays.
Toshiba To Up Thai Fridge, Washing Machine Output -Nikkei
BANGKOK (Nikkei)–Toshiba Corp. (6502.TO) is set to produce 1 million units each of refrigerators and washing machines a year at its two factories in Thailand by 2005, up 25% each from such output in 2003, the Nihon Keizai Shimbun reports in its Sunday edition.
Whirlpool to contribute $19 million to U.S. pension plans
WASHINGTON – Whirlpool Corp. said Friday it expects to contribute $19 million to its U.S. pension plans in 2004, according to its annual report filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission
Luster JV with Korean firm
Luster Industries Bhd unit Luster Precision Engineering Sdn Bhd has entered into a 70:30 joint venture agreement with Korean-based Seweon Elec Mach Ind Co Ltd (SEMICL) for the purposes of producing mechanical timer, select switch and synchronous motor for household electrical appliances.
UK Whitegoods Funding
As was agreed at the recent meeting in Sibson an account has been setup for UK Whitegoods to retain funding in. Obviously funds are needed for meeting rooms and the likes and we do have other ideas on various uses to help the trade and to help ourselves.
A look at what’s new and noteworthy for the home
What are furniture and interior designers up to and what can you expect to see in stores a few months from now? That’s what we set out to find. This week: Fridges with built-in TVs, drapes for the Sex and the City fan and top-shelf tilies.
LG launches the world’s largest capacity washing machine
LG Electronics has announced the unveiling of a new front-loading washing machine with a capacity of 13kg, the largest capacity of any home washing machine on sale today
Get Insta Service from Electrolux
Electrolux Kelvinator Ltd, (EKL), a subsidiary of AB Electrolux, a leading producer of powered household and outdoor appliances, has announced a strategic and long-term customer service enhancement programme to attain its goal of becoming ‘the most customer-friendly brand in India.’