A ban has been imposed on the sale of dishwasher brands from Australia’s largest whitegoods supplier after the faulty machines were linked to a string of home fires. More than 26,000 of Electrolux, Electrolux Dishlex and Westinghouse dishwashers sold in Australia and New Zealand since April last …
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Space Kitchens Bought By Weatherseal
Space Kitchens have gone into administration and been bought over by double glazing giant Weatherseal. The new owners say they will assume responsibility for all existing contracts and warranties. Scot Brian Kennedy, who is worth £250million, was a director of Latium, Weatherseal’s parent c…
Galiform Cancels Dividend
Kitchen maker Galiform have reported that they will not pay an interim dividend after a 19pc fall in profits during a difficult six months for the building industry. Profits fell to £20.1m on revenue down from £429m to £354.6m due to “adverse currency movements” and the costs su…
Haier Gets Into Commercial Refrigeration!
It has been reported in India that Haier on Thursday announced its foray into the commercial refrigeration segment with the launch of deep freezers in the Indian market. “The new range of deep freezers marks a step forward our endeavour to bring in innovative products to the Indian market,” said…
Electrolux To Increase Manufacturing In Hungary
Electrolux is planning to boost production at its fridge and freezer plant in Nyregyh??za, eastern Hungary, by 10% to over 900,000 items per year. As opposed to the 1,050 staff Electrolux agreed to employ in an agreement with the government in 2005, the current headcount is 1,700, local news…
Glen Dimplex To Expand Customer Care Operation
Glen Dimplex Home Appliances (GDHA) is planning to expand its customer care operation and increase its exports as it bids to cope with the tough economic climate. The company, one of the region’s biggest private sector employers, is working to win regulatory approval to sell its products in new o…
DSG Slammed As Finance Director Switches To Comet
DSG International suffered a fresh blow a few days ago when finance director Kevin O’Byrne jumped ship to rival retailer Kingfisher. With the share price in freefall and talk growing that DSG may be forced to merge with Comet owner Kesa, the loss of one its most senior executives will be seen as …
Electrolux Profits Fall 82%
Electrolux AB reported an 82% drop in 2Q net profit and cut its full-year forecast, citing “very weak” markets in North America and Europe. Net profit for the period fell to 99 million kronor (approx. US$16.5 million) from 545 million kronor ($91 million) in the same period a year ago, mainly due…
Win An ISE10 Washing Machine, For Free
Simply Washing have kicked off a competition in which you can win an ISE10 washing machine worth £800, free. Simply, who make one of the best performing and most eco-friendly detergent are running the competition until the 30th September 2008 and the winner will have an ISE10 1606W washing …
Whirlpool To Cut 985 Jobs
Whirlpool will consolidate production at two U.S. and Mexican factories. The world’s largest appliance maker said it is shutting plants in Oxford, Mississippi, and Puebla, Mexico. Production of built-in ovens and cooktops at the Mississippi facility will be transferred to a factory in Cleveland, …