Beko Electronics’ management has been granted authorization to sell its property in Beylikdüzü and relocate its production facilities. Care has been taken for the continuation of the production during relocation of the facilities. Last October, Arcelik has increased its shares in Beko from 22….
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Domestic Appliance News
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Go for gold and get cleaning
Those who spend hours tidying the house may be able to get their hands on a gold-plated vacuum in a competition to find Britain’s best cleaner. The Miele Cleaner of Excellence 2007 is a search to single out the individual who does that little bit extra to keep their home spick and span.
Simply Detergent Re-Launch & Discount Code
Simply have re-launched their eco-friendly detergents in new packaging Working with some of Simply Laundry customers to give the new packs a make over with new designs. Inside the packs the special formulation remains unchanged, so they continue to offer good wash performance, value and still be …
DC16 Handheld Vacuum Cleaner
For those who simply have to have the latest gadgets and gizmos, a limited edition version of the Dyson DC16 handheld vacuum cleaner is set to go on sale from November. According to technology website Shiny Shiny, a Japanese fashion house, Issey Miyake, recently enlisted the help of James Dyson f…
Offers Start For Christmas
If you haven’t noticed already we started to publish a lot of the offers, cheap products and deals that we get wind of in the industry. This is often discount vouchers or codes that we get sent so, we thought we’d share. 🙂 For a month or so we’ve been running this and you can access the current …
EU Inquiry Into 31 Million Euro Subsidy To Fagor Brandt
Forbes has reported today that the European Commission said it has opened an in-depth inquiry into a 31 million Euro subsidy paid to the French domestic appliance manufacturer Fagor Brandt by the French authorities. The commission has concerns that the aid may be used to finance repayment of a 22…
Maytag Celebrates the 100th Birthday of its First Washing Machine
BENTON HARBOR, Mich., Oct. 11 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ — Don’t miss Maytag(R) brand’s 100th birthday celebration of its first washing machine. Known for its rich and long-standing heritage, the brand is saluting its first 100 years of laundry with several celebrations in the upcoming weeks. The fi…
China’s Wuxi Little Swan To Sell 30% Stake To GE
Wuxi Little Swan Co Ltd said it will sell 30 pct of unit Wuxi Little Swan & GE Co Ltd to General Electric Co for 7.1 mln usd, the company said. In a statement filed with Shenzhen Stock Exchange, the company said Wuxi Little Swan & GE is a wholly-owned unit which makes washing machines for…
Electrolux Spennymoor Plant To Close?
The BBC has reported this afternoon that the future of 500 manufacturing jobs is in doubt, after Electrolux said it was considering closing its cooker production plant in County Durham. The Swedish firm has said its Spennymoor factory was losing money because of increased global competition. The …
Washing machine insurance news: Indesit Moon wins award
A recently developed washing machine from Indesit has become the recipient of a design award, it emerged today. The Janus de l’Industrie from the Institut Francais du Design is aimed to award companies for their “outstanding creative results” in industrial design and development, according to the…