Haier Electronics Group said Thursday it is considering buying assets from its parent, Haier Group Corp, which is intended to turn the Hong Kong company into the Chinese white-goods giant’s main listed company.
Category: Domestic Appliance News
Domestic Appliance News
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Vestel Appliances Factory Shares Offered To Public
Offering of Vestel Household Appliances Co. stocks to the public has been met with a huge interest. ”There is a huge interest, almost 10 times more than the shares we offered,” said a Vestel executive.
WEEE, WEEE, WEEE all the way to eBay
Repeated delays in the implementation of the Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) Regulations by the government have been welcomed by UK organisations, according to a recent survey into their preparedness. The new directive which was due to come into force this year and may now be del…
WEEE The German Experience
At UK Whitegoods we get loads of information sent to us every month and often amongst it are some real pearls of wisdom. One such pearl arrived a few days ago from a German company called RAL Quality Assurance Association (www.ral-online.org) outlining the experience in Germany of the WEEE Direct…
PABL announce 2005 results
This week, Warrington based white goods firm Premium Appliance Brands (PAB) has announced strong financial results for 2005 with the news it has achieved record sales and more than doubled its turnover, even in a year that was particularly challenging for the consumer durables market.
BBC Watchdog investigates Powerhouse stores
PowerHouse is a high street retailer offering anything from washing machines to home entertainment systems. It has stores nationwide and claims to sell top brands at incredible prices. Lately however, it hasn’t been doing so well. It recently came third from bottom in a Which? Magazine report of …
Dixons ditches the High Street
Dixons Store Group (DSG) is pulling Dixons off British High Streets – the brand will continue, but only as a website. All Dixons stores will be rebranded as “Currys.digital” shops, starting in early May.
Whirlpool Completes Maytag Acquisition
Whirlpool Corporation completed its acquisition of Maytag Corporation. The combined enterprise will immediately begin the integration process.
Revolutionary Oven-Fridge combo goes into production
An Anglo-Swedish consortium announced today the introduction of an all-new design Oven-Fridge combination that uses revolutionary “˜heat pump’ operating system technology. Production is already under way on a range of single oven/larder fridges and double-oven/freezer units designed specifi…
The washing machine of the future
LG unveils the steam-powered, environmentally sound washer that will kill off your iron!