Workers fears grow as Maytag jobs leave US

DES MOINES, Iowa “” First two parts plants, then a refrigerator plant have marched on to Mexico. Moving appliance production to countries with cheap labor has heightened concerns that Maytag may export even more jobs, fears fueled further by the company’s purchase of 62 acres in an industri…

50-year relationship between Candy SpA, V. Demajo & Bros

Salvatore Pepe, export area manager of Candy SpA, left Malta last Sunday after a week’s visit. Mr Pepe, who is also responsible for North Africa, Cyprus and Southern and Eastern Africa, was here on one of his regular visits for talks with Messrs V. Demajo & Bros of Paola, the agents of Candy …

Electrolux sets up sourcing division in India

Company press release, July 16, 2003 New Delhi AB Electrolux (ABE), today, announced the setting up of the first sourcing division of its International Purchasing Office in Gurgaon, India. The establishment of this division is a part of the ABE’s major expansion plan of sourcing raw materials, co…

Warranty remedies unsettle Dixons

By Carolyn Batt (Filed: 24/07/2003) Electrical retailer Dixons yesterday vowed to work with the Competition Commission to achieve “a sensible outcome” after the watchdog outlined proposed remedies to ensure a fair and transparent market for extended warranties.

DASA Council Meeting

The next DASA Council meeting has been arranged for the 4th September 2003 at the Butterfly Hotel in Peterborough (details here). DASA members and non-members alike are invited to attend the meeting.

Decor Doors On Integrated Appliances

  Cupboard Doors On Appliances Stuff you need to know about integrated door-on appliances We will often come across issues with integrated appliances where there will be an issue not with the appliance itself as such but more with the door that is being fitted which can be too light or …