YOU SAY GOODBYE, WE SAY HELLO: Sadly, Maytag recently lost its second, long-suffering Maytag Repair Man, actor Gordon Jump, who did yeoman’s work (just by sitting on his duff) to promote the brand’s image as super-reliable. Maytag’s first repair man-in-waiting, also deceased, was funny man Jesse …
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When Jobs Move Overseas (to South Carolina)
WHILE many American manufacturers look to China as a place to make their products with cheap labor, an odd turnabout is taking place in this small town northeast of Columbia.
EU: Unilever fridge case has drink implications
Retailers cannot be forced to stock a drink or food brand in freezers or fridges, even when they are lent for free by a manufacturer, the European Court of Justice (ECJ) has ruled.
Electrolux in financial trouble
NEW DELHI : Electrolux Kelvinator is in financial trouble. As of now, accumulated losses have exceeded the net worth of the company.
BSI & Oven Temperatures
Oven & Cooker Temperatures What the law says about how hot your oven, hob or cooker can get, you will be surprised! Often we get complaints from customers about the temperatures of the oven facia panels and the oven doors, usually the fault description is that the appliance is too…
Dixons feels heat in the kitchen
Originally printed 25/10/2003 Dixons came under pressure yesterday as the electrical goods retailer found itself haunted by the spectre of rising interest rates on one side and the target of bearish remarks from analysts on the other.
STRIKE THREAT LOOMS AT MERLONI
Seven-hundred workers at a North Staffordshire factory hit by a pay dispute have voted in favour of industrial action. Workers at Merloni UK, in Blythe Bridge, have imposed a work to rule from today and an overtime ban will start on Monday. Further talks at the former Creda factory were held toda…
Company brings Internet-oven technology to region
A Cleveland, Ohio, company that’s developing appliances that can be controlled through the Internet is setting up a software development office here that will be staffed by 10 employees.
Service Management Europe Show
Service Management Europe 2003 takes place on the 11th-13th November 2003 at the NEC, Birmingham.
Contract Offers
Have been placed in the Trade Forums in the “Work & Vacancies” section for a two manufacturers seeking service and/or installation agents.