The government today (24/03/2005) confirmed that new regulations on waste electronics will be completed later this year, with producer responsibility starting in January 2006. The DTI has confirmed a revision of the Clearing House proposal for organising responsibility for waste electronics, and …
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Viking Introduces Outdoor Electric Smoker Oven and Outdoor Ice Machine
Viking expands its lineup of premium outdoor products, giving consumers every advantage of an indoor kitchen in an outdoor setting. “These new outdoor products really round out the ‘Viking outdoor kitchen’ concept,” said Sue Bailey, Viking lead product manager. “Viking customers now have the abil…
UK Delays European Appliance Recycling Plan
The UK government postponed implementation of an EU directive that would have forced retailers and manufacturers to recycle half a million tons of mobile phones, toasters, radios, televisions, computers, washing machines, refrigerators, and other electrical goods.
Thermador Awarded the Chicago Athenaeum Good Design Award
The Chicago Athenaeum recently announced that Thermador(R), the appliance brand that has shaped the luxury American kitchen for over 70 years, is the recipient of its prestigious 2004 Good Design Award for its contribution to the advancement of original design concepts in major appliances. The Go…
Comet Owner Forecasts Difficult Market
Electricals group Comet joined the list of under-pressure retailers today after its owner forecast a difficult market for its flagship business. Kesa Electricals, which also has a string of businesses on the continent, said the outlook for the UK market appeared “challenging” after seeing consu…
ICER doubles previous estimate for household WEEE thrown out
New research has found that UK householders throw away twice the number of electrical items than was previously thought ““ amounting to one million tonnes of material, or 16kg per person. But, more than half the 93 million electrical items thrown away will not be recycled under the European…
The CORGI Awards – the Gas Industry’s Premier Awards
CORGI are now accepting entries for the first ever CORGI Awards to be held on the evening of Saturday 4 June, at InstallerLive. The “oscars of the gas industry” will be at announced at a glittering ceremony by award-winning comedian Jimmy Carr, in front of1000 guests at The International Centre…
Chinese Refrigerator Industry Enters Inverter-Controlled Era
According to the 2004 Chinese Inverter-controlled Refrigerator Market Data Analysis Report published, the market share of inverter-controlled refrigerators continues to increase, marking the coming of an inverter-controlled era. Haier, a leader in the domestic electrical household appliances indu…
LG to Shift Microwave Production from UK to India
LG Electronics has decided to close down its microwave oven plant in England and shift complete manufacturing to its Ranjangaon plant near Pune, India.
P&G, Gillette to Provide FTC with Merger Information
Consumer goods company Procter & Gamble and personal care appliance maker Gillette have received a request for additional information about their merger plans from the U.S. Federal Trade Commission (FTC).