The CORGI Trust and the Electrical Safety Council (ESC) are apparently in talks about a possible merger. The two organisations are amongst the most important and respected safety bodies in the gas and electricity sectors and a merger would create a powerful new voice spanning the two industries.
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Fisher & Paykel Forms European Partnership With Arcelik
Fisher & Paykel Appliances has said it is to form a strategic partnership with Turkish manufacturer, Arcelik Corporation (Beko). The deal would expand the New Zealand company’s distribution through Arcelik’s network, including Eastern Europe and the Middle East. F&P said the scope of the alliance…
BBC Reports That Warranty Rules Are ‘Ineffective’
The BBC has reported this morning that the rules governing extended warranties are ineffective as they currently stand. The article goes on to say that; “The government’s attempts to regulate extended warranties on household appliances and electrical goods are not working, according to a retail a…
Siemens fined €201m for bribery
Siemens was on Thursday night fined €201m by the German authorities over a bribery scandal in its telecommunications unit in the first of several rulings that could end up costing Europe’s largest engineering group billions.
Whitegoods Trade Association Formation At Recent UKW Meeting
At the recent bi-annual UK Whitegoods meeting held at Sibson (near Twycross Zoo) members of the site agreed to form the Whitegoods Trade Association to promote and aid the independent repair and retail businesses that make up much of the membership of the website. The room unanimously voted to pr…
Samsung Washing Machine: Device or Pesticide?
In the United States the EPA (Environmental Protection Agency) issued a notice last week clarifying its position on the distinction between “devices” and “pesticides” with regard to ion-generating equipment. The notice explains why such equipment, including silver-ion-generating washing machines …
Maytag Lights Go Out In Newton
Maytag Lights go out in Newton. Maytag is set to close its doors for the final time on 26th October 2007. The factory is left with some 500 workers, who have lost their jobs.Maytag has been a part of Newton for many years, although these days more famous or infamous for the cost £48 Million of t…
Royal Mail Postal Strikes
The Communications Workers Union (CWU) has announced further strike action, in the form of two 48 hour strikes, from lunchtime on Thursday 4th ““ lunchtime on Saturday 6th October, and from the early hours of Monday 8th ““ early hours Wednesday 10th October
Whirlpool Announces New PowerClean High-Pressure Cleaning Dishwashers
Whirlpool’s patented new PowerClean technology is set to do away with pre-soaking and scrubbing dishes, or running wasteful second cycles to get dirty dishes clean. PowerClean technology works so that even the most stubborn burnt lasagna dish will come up sparkling.
BSH heralds new era of globalisation
AME has reported that Gulf countries for decades been home to a large number of suppliers, ranging from low budget to the highest quality products, but things are changing with the larger companies beginning to squeeze out competition as they are in other parts of the world, including the UK. Sma…