Sweden-based appliance maker Electrolux said that it is investigating a possible closure of its factory in Nuremberg, Germany and that other production sources are being considered.
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Norfrost in administration
NORFROST, the Caithness freezer firm owned and run by one of Scotland’s wealthiest couples, has called in the administrators and laid off half its workforce.
BSH Opens Third Plant in Poland
German white goods manufacturer BSH has opened its third plant in Poland in the Lodz Special Economic Zone. The company, which is a part of the Bosch und Siemens Hausgerate, has spent 60 million euros (approx. U.S. $73.7 million) on the investment.
Green light for Fagor
The government has taken two crucial decisions to cut unemployment in the Dolny Śląsk region by accepting new investment projects by Wrozamet SA and Volvo Polska SS.
Elco Holdings posts NIS 21m loss in Q1
Elco Holdings, controlled by Gershon Salkind, yesterday admitted to losing NIS 21 million in the first quarter of 2005. The first quarter preceded a serious overhaul at Elco, which included shedding Elco Brandt, its French maker of air conditioners and other household appliances, which has been b…
Profits Up At Domestic & General
Extended warranty provider Domestic & General has bucked the trend for slower consumer spending to post a 26 per cent hike in annual profits.
Whirlpool recalls 529,000 KitchenAid coffee makers
About 529,000 KitchenAid coffee makers have been recalled by Whirlpool Corp. because an internal electrical component can overheat and ignite, posing a fire hazard
Which? Magazine Rates Reliability of Hoover, Dyson
UK consumer watchdog Which? magazine recently rated the reliability of appliance brands, stating that Dyson and Hoover appliances are among the most unreliable on the market, while Bosch and Miele come up on top.
Indesit COO Resigns
Italian appliance maker Indesit Company SpA said chief operating officer Giovanni Carlino is quitting the company to pursue a new business opportunity.
Eros Launches Hitachi Refrigerators and Vacuums
Eros Group, sole distributors of Hitachi and one of the leading players in consumer electronics, mobile phones, home appliances, and allied products in the Middle East region, announced the launch of the world’s first Nano Titanium Refrigerator from Hitachi.