The Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment Miche??l Martin has formally opened the new Tokyo offices of Irish manufacturer,Glen Dimplex. The ceremony took place as part of a week long trade mission to Japan and China, organised by Enterprise Ireland.
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.
If you have a story to share, please let us know or contact us on admin@ukwhitegoods.co.uk or contact Kenneth here
Mandelson embroiled in “˜fridge war’
Peter Mandelson, EU trade commissioner, has become embroiled in a “fridge war” with electrical goods makers in Europe after he took an eleventh-hour decision not to levy anti-dumping duties on certain Korean imports.
MFI seeks buyer for loss-making retail chain
The struggling furniture group MFI today said it was considering detailed offers to buy its unprofitable retail business as it reported a half-year loss.
Whirlpool reports 5% dip in profit
Whirlpool Corp. said Tuesday its second-quarter earnings fell 5% but beat Wall Street expectations following the purchase of Maytag Corp.
Manufacturers Claim WEEE Directive Will Increase Prices
This morning’s Daily Mail carries a front page story on the WEEE Directive where various manufacturers seem somewhat miffed that they are not allowed to charge a “tax” or “levy” at point of sale to show what consumers are paying for disposal of old products. The concern is that they will have…
Washing machine export up 74%
The Chinese mainland exported 1.1 billion U.S. dollars worth of washing machines and dryers in 2005, up 74 percent year-on-year, according to Global Sources’ China Sourcing Report released on Friday.
Union not a bidder for Hoover
Several parties are interested in buying North Canton-based Hoover Co., but the union that represents about 800 company workers is not among them. Jim Repace, president of Local 1985 of the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers, said Monday that the union did not bid for Hoover.
Blue Star in refrigerator deal with Italian Company
Air-conditioner maker Blue Star Ltd on Tuesday signed an agreement with ISA SpA to bring the Italian company’s refrigeration equipment to the Indian market, reports Reuters.
Whirlpool tests ‘smart’ washers and dryers
Whirlpool Corporation is looking to speed up the day when most consumers will be able to monitor and control appliances from their computers and cell phones. The world’s largest appliance company on Tuesday begins testing “smart” washing machines and dryers at three homes in metropolitan Atlanta.
Electrolux Profit Rises 25% On Higher Sales & Margins
Electrolux AB said second-quarter profit after financials, excluding items affecting comparisons to the previous year, amounted to 765 mln skr, up from 610 mln last time, helped by a slight increase in margins and sales. Market expectations were for second-quarter profit after financials, includi…