The UK Government is planning to introduction of mandatory minimum qualifications for handlers of ozone depleting substances (ODS). ODS include HCFC and HCFC blends – such as R22 which is still in common use. A series of consultation documents have been issued (follow the link below to the DEFRA …
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Union considers buyout of Maytag’s Hoover
The labour union representing workers at Maytag Corp.’s Hoover unit Tuesday said it retained two advisory firms to consider a “worker-friendly” buyout of the vacuum company. Maytag, which has agreed to be acquired by larger appliance rival Whirlpool Corp. , said in early February that it might …
Striking German Workers Reach Agreement
Electrolux AB, the world’s largest appliance maker, reached an agreement with striking workers in Germany on closing the company’s AEG plant in Nuremberg.
MFI revamp threatens 1,500 jobs
Furniture group MFI has unveiled a major restructuring plan aimed at reviving its fortunes which could see up to 1,500 jobs being shed. The firm is closing 11 stores, cutting back on manufacturing and reducing the range of goods it sells to focus on fewer, more expensive products.
Solar cooker project to be launched
Vajra Foundation Nepal, a non-governmental organisation is looking forward to launch its solar cooker project in six other Bhutanese refugee camps in eastern Nepal following its successful launching at the Beldangi camp in 1998.
UK student’s WashDryIron does just that
While the brains at Whirlpool, Samsung, GE, and the like have been toiling for years to improve upon the staid washer/dryer combo (“now with nanofilters!”), it took a UK college student to design a new laundry solution that actually succeeds in saving the owner significant time/labor.
A Little Favour…
I was asked, coerced and threatened to do a little favour for some friends in Rotherham last night and, since one of the friends happens to also hold the purse strings for my salary there was a compelling argument to help. Not being a football fan this is not a subject that I would know much abou…
Haier Electrical Targets RM100 Mln Sales This Year
KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 22 (Bernama) — Haier Electrical Appliances (Malaysia) Sdn Bhd (HEAM), distributor of Haier electrical products, hopes to rake in RM100 million in sales for the financial year ending Dec 31, 2006, compared with RM60 million previously.
Indesit to Meet Union Over Job Losses
Union representatives will meet directors at Europe-based appliance maker Indesit over the company’s plans to shed up to 170 jobs.
Bid target Electrolux prefers to stalk own prey
The appliance maker Electrolux, rumored as a takeover target for months now, is considering making its own acquisitions as the industry consolidates, its chief executive, Hans Straaberg, said on Monday.