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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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Internet Home Alliance Announces Results of Connected Kitchen Study
The kitchen has always been the center of the home — the place where families gather to eat, talk about their days and work on projects. But some worry that technology may threaten that convergence, dispersing family members within the home by sending Mom and Dad to a home office to do work or e…
Hoover-Candy deal sweetens TWT
A South Wales logistics company is aiming to treble revenues in the next five years after securing a multi-million-pound new deal with one of the UK’s leading electrical ventures. Ystrad Mynach-based TWT has secured a long-term contract to deliver all Hoover-Candy appliances throughout the United…
Dixons signs agreement to buy Russian Appliance Retailer
Dixons Group plc, a leading European electronics retailer, announced that it has signed a long-term co-operation and call option agreement with Eldorado Group, an appliance electronics based in Russia and Ukraine.
Equator Appliances Opening New Plant in China
Equator Appliances, a manufacturer of laundry appliances, dishwashers, and refrigerators, announced that it has set up operations in China in collaboration with the giant Meiling Group, one of the top 10 state-owned industrial groups in China.
AMDEA Show 2005
Just a reminder that the AMDEA trade show kicks off a week on Sunday at the NEC in Birmingham. Of course we’ll be reporting back from the event in due course as a there are a few UKW members attending the show on the Sunday. Full information from AMDEA is as follows:-
Re-branding of Connect’s Service Division
The service division of Connect Distribution Services Ltd will now operate under the new brand of repaircare…
EU Assembly Endorses Rules for Energy Efficient Appliances
The European Parliament on April 13, 2005 endorsed rules to make household appliances more energy efficient as part of its fight against global warming. Under a voluntary agreement with the industry, computers, stereo systems, washing machines, lights, air-conditioning, and boilers will all have …
LG Sells 1.5 Millionth Drum Washer
Korea-based appliance maker LG Electronics announced that its drum washing machine brand Tromm exceeded the 1 million mark 3 years after its release.
Maytag could get cash infusion
Maytag Corp. (MYG.N: Quote, Profile, Research) shares rose more than 7 percent on Wednesday after a Prudential analyst said the appliance maker could get a loan that it could use to close plants or restructure debt. In a research note, analyst Nicholas Heymann said more than 20 percent of Maytag’…