Fisher and Paykel Appliances has become the first company to sign up to the New Zealand government’s nine-day working fortnight, after suffering a plunge in sales. The six month arrangement is expected to save 60 jobs that otherwise would have been lost.
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More Fridges Recalled In The United States
Whirlpool Corporation has added additional brands of refrigerator to its recall due to an electrical failure in the relay, the component that turns on the refrigerator’s compressor. This can cause overheating and pose a serious fire hazard, we’ve seen footage of one actually on fire!
Aircon And Fridge Coolant To Be Phased Out
Users of HCFC refrigerants are being urged to prepare for the imminent phasing out of these products, and to consider how they will be affected and what action to take. The EC Regulation on Ozone Depleting Substances (ODS) (2037/2000) came into force on 1 October 2000, with immediate effect in th…
Best Buy aims for ‘significant share’ of UK market
Speaking at Retail Week’s conference in central London yesterday, Best Buy vice chairman and chief executive Brad Anderson told attendees that the firm was “hoping to take significant share”, but that it was not the sole focus for the firm. “What is more important [to Best Buy] is maximum share o…
Electrolux Launches Recycled Vacuum Cleaners
Electrolux is launching Ultra Silencer Green, the world’s first vacuum cleaner to be made from recycled plastic. With 55% of the cleaner body’s plastic made out recycled materials, the new Ultra Silencer Green is only available in black. The appliance, which is one of world’s quietest vacuum clea…
180 Jobs Lost As Retailer Apollo 2000 Closes Its Doors
This morning the electricals retailer Apollo 200 has entered into administration and it appears likely that some customers may not receive the good that they have ordered. The company’s website has been closed down with a message from the appointed administrator, KPMG all that is available.
Indesit Close Turin Dishwasher Plant – Press Release
At the headquarters of “Unione Industriali” in Turin today Indesit Company presented a proposition to close its dishwasher plant in None (Turin). The Company reiterated its willingness to continue talks with the trade unions. During the meeting, the Company stated again that its dishwasher prod…
Electrolux CEO Slams Bailouts
Electrolux CEO Hans Straberg is taking a hard line against bailouts, telling CNBC that failing companies should not receive any more help from governments around the world. “Let the businesses that are not fully functional, let the weaklings go in this, don’t prop them up,” he said. “I understand…
The Washing Machine – Vatican Approved!
It’s one of those stories that is a bit off beat but as International Women’s Day is celebrated, the Vatican had a novel message for the women of the world, to give thanks for the washing machine. The humble domestic appliance had done more for the women’s liberation movement than the contracepti…
Action plan call for Hoover staff
Calls have been made for a “serious plan of action” to support the 337 people affected by Hoover’s decision to close its factory in Merthyr Tydfil. Assembly Member for the area, Huw Lewis, made the calls after confirmation was made that the plant would cease production on 14 March.