As we predicted some time ago, we have to report that many within the trade are reporting that many items are not in stock and cannot be obtained.
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.
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Who Will Survive
We’ve all got the lockdown blues right about now, our usual activities severely curtailed and some seem to think it’s little more than a holiday at home. But we don’t think things will be normal again for a while.
Factory Closures (COVID19)
This has been fully expected and as we mooted in the article about spare parts, service and product delays in the news the other day.
Delivery/Service Delays Inevitable
With the ongoing and very fluid situation surrounding coronavirus (COVID19) we have seen, are seeing and are aware of upcoming delivery issues that will affect many aspects of the appliance industry. And now we have Brexit on top of this to contend with.
Coronavirus COVID19 Update
Obviously, unless you’ve been in a cave somewhere, you will be fully aware of the ongoing issues surrounding current events that are shall we say, fluid.
Coronavirus To Cause Issues
We know that most people will be aware of the ongoing situation surrounding the outbreak of this virus across China and beyond as it’s been hitting the headlines but, it may affect us all in more way than has been widely reported.
Whitegoods Conference 2020
Yes, it’s that time of the year again when we all shuffle away to Yarnfield for a bit of a get-together and chat about industry “stuff” as well as all the other benefits.
Hotpoint & Indesit Recall Washers
Oh no not again we hear everyone cry but yes, it’s happening all over again with about half a million washing machines being recalled for a fire risk.
Right To Repair Rules Introduced
Manufacturers are set to be forced to make major appliances more repairable and, repairable for longer under new rules set to come into force from the EU from 2021. Finally!
LG Sues Beko
LG has filed a lawsuit against Arçelik and its affiliates Beko and Grundig, alleging unlicensed use of its freezer door ice-making technology in a number of its refrigeration products sold in Europe.