Vestel, which produces and markets the most improved Technologies globally with the motto of “Turkish of the Technology”, has signed a marketing and distribution agreement in Turkey with the American Whirlpool company, which is the number one white goods manufacturer in the world and the most s…
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Domestic Appliance News
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New Amana Fabric Care Collection
Amana is”breaking the mold” and taking a fresh approach with fabric care products. With the launch of its new fabric care collection, Amana offers two laundry series featuring antimicrobial component protection which resists mold, mildew and odor-causing bacteria on the component.
DTI Launches WEEE Roadshows
Confused about WEEE? Well if you are you’re not alone, it seems that there are a lot of people confused by the new legislation and even more that simply don’t know the first thing about it. In an effort in trying to combact this lack of knowledge the DTI (Department of Trade and Industry) have an…
Whirlpool Corporation Announces Manufacturing Changes
WhirlpoolCorporation today announced changes for its North American cooking product manufacturing facilities. The changes are part of an ongoing comprehensive worldwide effort to optimise the company’s regional manufacturing facilities, supply base, product platforms and technology resources to b…
Design prize for new Miele ‘laundry care’ appliances
Miele’s new laundry care series has recently been awarded not only one but two design prizes. The W 4000 washing machine series won second place in the Focus Energy competition run by the Stuttgart Design Centre. Three of Miele’s appliances were decorated with the 2007 iF product award. A washing…
Recyclers urge businesses to gear up for WEEE regulations now
Key Recycling calls for businesses and local authorities to take a proactive stance to the WEEE regulations, and see beyond the need to comply Recycling experts Key Recycling, part of the Key Eco Group based in Scotland, are calling on businesses and local authorities to take a proactive stance t…
British Electronics Giant Looks to Invest in Turkey
Turkey’s its rapidly growing economy and its important steps toward EU membership is making it a favorite for foreign investment. Darty, a distributor of electrical goods and part of the Kesa Electrical Group, will open branches in Turkey.
Whirlpool Corporation Announces Manufacturing Changes
Whirlpool Corporation today announced changes for its North American cooking product manufacturing facilities. The changes are part of an ongoing comprehensive worldwide effort to optimize the company’s regional manufacturing facilities, supply base, product platforms and technology resources to …
The Wackiest Ever Fridge Design
I see a lot of new appliances being launched and, all too often, they are the usual dull boxes with a new quick wash feature, some door bar, icemaker or other such slight enhancement. Over the twenty odd years I’ve been in this trade I’ve also seen some strange things, mostly from the Far East th…
WEEE Passes Into Law
In case you missed it and, it’s very possible that you did, the beleaugered WEEE Regulations passed into law a couple of days ago. The regulations are an attempt at ensuring manufacturers pick up the tab for the disposal of their products at the end of their life, thus minimising the environmenta…