Osaka, Jan 10, 2008 (Jiji Press) – Matsushita Electric Industrial Co. said Thursday it will start selling white goods such as washing machines, refrigerators and air conditioners in Europe in fiscal 2008, which begins on April 1.
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Haier Sponsor 2008 Olympics
China’s household appliance giant Haier Group signed a deal in Qingdao with the Organizing Committee of the 2008 Olympic Games (BOCOG), becoming the official white goods sponsor of the games.
Smeg Launch A Space Saving Dishwasher
Smeg have launched the DI912 pint sized widescreen dishwasher aimed at studio flats or kitchens where space is tight but you still need, or want, a dishwasher.
Disenco Energy Goes Into Production
Malvern Boilers Named Sub-Contactor for Initial Volumes of Disenco Energy’s Disruptive Home Energy Producing Appliance Sheffield, 14th January 2008 ““ Local energy enabler Disenco Energy plc (TSX:DIS) today announces the appointment of Britain’s Malvern Boilers Limited as sub-contractor to …
Warning on stealthy Windows virus
Security experts are warning about a stealthy Windows virus that steals login details for online bank accounts. In the last month, the malicious program has racked up about 5,000 victims – most of whom are in Europe.
Key test for bank overdraft fees
A High Court test case starts on Monday that could bring a fundamental change to High Street banking in the UK. The outcome may decide the level of charges that banks are able to levy on millions of customers who go overdrawn without permission every year.
LG offers microwave design innovation
A new microwave oven that makes use of an innovative door design has been subject to a new review. According to Consumer Reports the new LG LMVM2277 has an unusual design that allows users to open the door upward and that this gives better access to the contents of the oven.
Arcelik To Grow Via Acquisitions
Leading Turkish domestic appliances manufacturer Arcelik ARCLK.IS who produce the Beko brand of washing machine, refrigeration and cooking products in the UK, say that they will will continue to grow via acquisitions, CEO Aka Gunduz Ozdemir told a news conference on Monday. Earlier the company sa…
Indesit Fined For Health & Safety Breach
Indesit has been fined £39,500, including costs, by Northampton Magistrates for not protecting the health and safety of its employees after a worker suffered the injuries when a number of cookers fell on him while he was working at the company’s depot in Raunds. East Northamptonshire Counci…
Ouch… Currys & Comet Struggle
Just in case you missed it in the news this week it seems that both Dixons Stores Group (DSG) who own the Currys, Dixons, Pixmania and PC World stores among others have been sorely hit by a profit warning. Recently they dropped out the FTSE 100 and now have had a major blow to their share prices….