A story has been floated by some experts although generally in the technology field rather than in appliances, that the new Apple iPad may be the saviour of the internet fridge. If you’re a regular reader of the site you will already be aware that we don’t much care for connected appliances and, …
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Domestic Appliance News
All the latest general news from the domestic appliance industry that we find all over the world, and stories that are of interest to the trade and public, often with our own unique non-politically correct spin on it.
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The Perils Of Illegally Dumping Appliances
The RSPCA have released some pretty shocking photographs of animals that have been badly affected by illegally dumping waste. The one that stands out and is directly connected to appliances is the cow with it’s head stuck in a tumble dryer drum!
AA Enter Home Insurance & Repair Business
The Telegraph has reported that the AA, the famed roadside assistance organisation is set to roll out a home repair scheme. The AA are set to answer SOS calls from householders with broken-down boilers, leaking pipes, dripping taps or faulty wiring. Its fully trained home patrolmen and women will…
ITC Dismisses Whirlpool Patent Case
The International Trade Commission (ITC) has dismissed the last of Whirlpool’s patent-infringement charges against LG in a two-year-old case involving ice-compartment technology. Whirlpool accused LG of violating its patents for ice storage bins within the doors of side-by-side and bottom-mount r…
Whirlpool Slammed For Job Cuts While Getting State Money
Global manufacturer Whirlpool has seen a backlash of opinion from online publishers over its decision to close the Evansville refrigerator plant and move the jobs to Mexico to take advantage of the much lower labour cost as well as weaker labour and environmental laws. According to reports this w…
Coolectric ceases import of Viking products
Cooletric Ltd has announced that it will cease to distribute Viking appliances in the UK with effect from from 31st March 2010. The company cited the very difficult trading conditions of the last two years as a key factor in it`s decision.
Bendix Brand Brought Back From The Dead
Marking the return of one of America’s most historic brands, a new line of home appliances has been unveiled under the venerable Bendix name. Beginning February 3, 2010 with a selection of highly efficient washers, dryers and washer dryer combinations, the new Bendix line will be available online…
Whirlpool Profits Double
Whirlpool quarterly profit more than doubled on cost cuts and improving sales in North America, prompting the world’s biggest appliance maker to forecast 2010 earnings above Wall Street estimates. The results came a day after data showed U.S. manufacturing expanded in January at its fastest pace …
Liebherr Recalls Fridge Freezers
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with Liebherr have announced a voluntary recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed.
Glen Dimplex Slips Into The Red
Cooker manufacturer Glen Dimplex has fallen into the red after seeing sales fall by almost a fifth. The company, which employs more than 1,000 people in Prescot near Liverpool, is confident it can develop new products to help it weather the recession. Newly-filed accounts at Companies House show …