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Category: Domestic Appliance News
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.
We cover almost anything interesting to do with appliances or that affects the industry, including new product releases, scandals, recalls, mergers, takeovers and all the other juicy appliance news from around the world.
If you have a story to share, please let us know or contact us on admin@ukwhitegoods.co.uk or contact Kenneth here
Bertazzoni Refrigeration
Bertazzoni has launched a range of built-in refrigeration products that feature interchangeable handles to suit the different ranges that they supply.
Beko Europe Is Born
Arçelik the parent company for Beko, Blomberg, Grundig and others has, due t the mega deal with Whirlpool announced the formation of Beko Europe.
Hypocrisy Ahoy!
Apparently, AMDEA has launched a plan to (they say) deliver a roadmap for sustainable appliances in the UK. As you might expect, we have thoughts.
RTR Takes A Step Forward
RTR, Right To Repair has taken another step forward as lawmakers slowly wake up to people wanting to be able to repair products they own for both sound environmental and financial reasons.
Currys Takeover Stalls
Stories were swirling the past month that Currys was going to be taken over by either Waterstones owner Elliot Advisors and Chinese online shopping giant JD.com but both potential deals fell through.
Whirlpool Deal Approved
The UK CMA has given the nod for the Whirlpool Arcelik deal to proceed, which largely comes as a surprise to no-one given the current landscape in the industry.
Pacifica Take On GDHA Service
We heard whispers about this months ago but it was all very sketchy and from only a couple of sources so we let it be at the time but, it seems that GDHA service is indeed being taken on by Pacifica.
Indesit Good As Miele?
As if right on cue, a couple of days after we were talking about appliances all being much of a muchness to consumers, we picked up on this video from The Gadget Show, which you can watch.
Linear Compressor Issues?
Reports are emerging about LG’s linear compressors; for those unfamiliar with the terms, these are the “motor”, if you will, in a refrigeration unit that pumps and “compresses” the gas, allowing the unit to work. But it’s the most expensive thing that can usually be replaced on most units, so if …