FORT SMITH, Ark. — Appliance maker Whirlpool Corp. said Monday that it expects to shift some refrigerator production from a plant at Fort Smith to a new facility being built in Mexico.
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EU OKs SEB-Moulinex Merger After Review
BRUSSELS, Belgium — European antitrust regulators cleared the purchase of troubled appliance maker Moulinex SA by its rival SEB SA on Tuesday after a lengthy review of the competitive consequences of the deal.
Ghost of Christmas past haunts Dixons
Dixons suffered a nasty fall yesterday after the latest figures from the British Retail Consortium stoked fears of another disappointing Christmas for the electricals retailer.
Whirlpool to Strengthen Global Manufacturing Position in North America
BENTON HARBOR, Mich.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Nov. 10, 2003–Whirlpool Corporation today announced a series of initiatives to strengthen the company’s global operating platform in North America and extend its leadership position in the U.S. appliance industry. The initiatives are part of a comprehensive…
Servis UK spares price increase
Servis are to increase the price of all their spare parts in the UK.
A stateside tale on how NOT to run an appliance repair business
Appliance Store Owner Jailed in Fraud Case It isn’t easy to win superlatives running a small appliance-repair shop, but the authorities say that after more than 15 years in business, Doug and Lori Cass have earned one: operators of the worst business in Suffolk County.
Hitachi expects new products to boost turnover
HITACHI Sales (M) Sdn Bhd expects its latest range of washing machines and refrigerators to help boost the company’s turnover by about 25% to RM200mil for the financial year ending Dec 31, 2004.
Sansui to enter fridge market
Colour television manufacturer, Sansui is planning to enter the refrigerator market in a big way and is planning to set up assembly plants in Kolkata and Mumbai shortly.
Electrolux on buying mission
Electrolux Asia Pacific will be in Malaysia on Dec 9, 2003 on its maiden buying trip in the region, according to Malaysia External Trade Development Corporation (Matrade).
Domestic Appliance Spares Pricing
Spares Prices Too High This is a recurring topic amongst repair agents and one that is often complained about by customers, why are spares so expensive? This is a very complex topic and we are assuming that most people will understand the major points here without going into minute de…