Miele developed Europe’s first electric dishwasher 75 years ago

75 years ago, a development by Carl Miele and Reinhard Zinkann, who had founded their company Miele & Cie. in 1899, revolutionised households: The introduction of Europe’s first electric dishwasher marked the beginning of the end of washing dishes by hand. Although a matter of course in moder…

Bigger format suits Dixons

ELECTRICAL retailer Dixons is to accelerate its testbed move into new, larger stores in the second half of this year as it seeks ways to counter the rising tide of competition from supermarkets.

Bernstein Group plc In Administration

Word has reached us this afternoon that Bernstein Group plc have entered into administration under Price Waterhouse, Bernstein Group plc supply the Caremark brand and several “own brand” product names including B&Q.

Unwanted fridges reduced to powder

A SOUTH WALES company is profiting from the nation’s unwanted fridges. Evans Logistics, based at Capital Valley Industrial Estate, Rhymney, takes apart unwanted fridges for all of Wales’ and for many English local authorities.

Aga on the Boil after Record Sales

Kitchen equipment group Aga Foodservice ““ makers of the legendary cookers favoured by Naked Chef Jamie Oliver ““ today said it had a positive outlook for 2004 after selling a record 10,000 Agas last year.