Lone workers are not a single issue Engineers are an independent breed – they have to be because their job can be a lonely, self-reliant one. As advancing computing and mobile communications push the engineer deeper into the nooks and crannies of the country, this dependency on their wits will be…
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.
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Servicepower joins consumer service network Service management software maker cum field service engineering company, ServicePower, has become the exclusive UK partner of Elesco, a pan-European installation, service and repair network for consumer electronics and domestic appliances.
Chinese Appliance Market Affected by EU Directives
Starting August 13th this year, and March 1 of next year, the Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) directive and Restriction on Hazardous Substances (RoHS) directive will come into effect respectively.
More fuel protests being planned
Campaigners are continuing to demonstrate outside a Cheshire oil refinery in protest at high fuel costs with more action planned across the UK. About 50 lorries are also said to be heading to refineries in Pembroke and Milford Haven, in west Wales, while 30 motorists plan a go-slow in Hampshire
Sparkling crockery in a flash ready to go in 17 minutes
Hosts of dinner parties are only too familiar with the problem: The guests have all gone, but piles of dirty crockery remain. This is because domestic dishwashers just cannot clean dirty plates and cups quickly enough. This is why Miele is now launching a new machine which will ensure that nothin…
Viking Introduces Induction Cooktops
Viking makes electric cooking more efficient and faster with the introduction of Professional induction cooktops. Induction technology is the latest innovation in the field of cooking by Viking as it expands its leadership presence in the culinary arena. Induction elements generate a high frequen…
Maytag’s Stock Falls; Prospects Doubted
Shares of Maytag Corp. (MYG.N: Quote, Profile, Research) , which touched a 14-year-low on Friday after it reported lower quarterly profit and slashed its outlook, fell another 5 percent on Monday as some analysts raised more doubts about the appliance maker’s long-term prospects. “We believe it m…
Hometech Middle East set to astound visitors
Featuring over 90 exhibitors from 16 countries, the show is billed as the region’s ‘most wired home technology event’ and is set for the World Trade Centre in Dubai between 15 – 17 May. Organised by global exhibition organisers Messe Frankfurt, the growth in this year’s show can apparently be att…
Electrolux Targets Women in European Ad Campaign
Appliance maker Electrolux is targeting European women in a new ad campaign. The 5-million pound (approx. U.S. $9.5 million) ad campaign will promote AEG-Electrolux washing machines, refrigerators, and double ovens using the slogan “Perfekt in Form und Funktion.”
Required: Technical & Training Support Manager
In line with our growth in the white goods repair business, repaircare.net require a White-goods Technical &Training Support Manager. The successful applicant must have a proven record in “˜multi-brand white-goods’ repairs along with the drive and enthusiasm to make our company the best…