It’s only two weeks till a judgement is finally heard in the High Court regarding the case brought by Dyson against Qualtex for producing “copy” spares for the controversial British brand. The outcome is expected to be a “split decision” which will, in effect, mean that Qualtex may well still be …
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Candy/Hoover/GIAS Spares Price Increase
GIAS Service, the service and spares arm of Candy, Hoover, Rosieres and Kelvinator have announced an increase in their spares pricing to take effect from the 20th October 2004. The change is far lower than that recently announced by Distriparts, the spares arm of the Electrolux Group in the UK wh…
Electrolux unveils new series of vacuum cleaners
TOP electrical appliance manufacturer Electrolux has introduced a new vacuum cleaner, the Ergospace series, which it claims will simplify cleaning to a large extent.
Small but full of punch
Small, elegant, practical and full of punch: the new S4 from Miele is a compact vacuum cleaner which, although small in size and light in weight, has everything a top-class vacuum cleaner can offer. And more to boot ““ typically Miele! Small, of course, is relative. But this vacuum cleaner …
Maytag plans more layoffs
Less than a week after approving a new three-year contract, union workers at Maytag Corp.’s Amana Refrigeration Products plant in Middle Amana face possible layoffs. “It’s an adjustment in production schedules driven by seasonality,” Maytag spokeswoman Lynne Dragomier said Wednesday.
Product Recalls
Whirlpool Corp. is recalling 24,500 free-standing ranges, double ovens, and oven-microwave combinations. All of the appliances use faulty wiring, which can overheat, melt through the insulation and cause a short circuit. They may pose a shock hazard to consumers if the appliance is not properly g…
LG Electronics launches a new range of Sense-I refrigerators
With an aim at capturing a bigger chunk of the Refrigerator market, LG Electronics, India’s leading consumer durable brand, today announced the new range of Sense-i refrigerators. The launch of this new range will strengthen the already dominant market position that LG enjoys in the Frost Free se…
Habitat for Humanity and Whirlpool Corp. Celebrate 50,000 Milestone in Appliance
Habitat for Humanity International announced today that Whirlpool Corp. has surpassed the 50,000 milestone in appliance donations to its organization. Since 1999, Whirlpool has committed to donate a refrigerator and range to every Habitat home built in North America, providing more than 26,000 fa…
Whirlpool hires former Cornerstone Alliance president
BENTON HARBOR, Mich. – Jeff Noel, president of Cornerstone Alliance, an economic development organization based in this Lake Michigan city, has accepted an executive position at Whirlpool Corp., the company announced Friday. Effective Nov. 1, Noel will become the appliance maker’s corporate vice …
PRG’s investment in Powerhouse a tough job
Peter Halkett, chief executive of British electrical chain Powerhouse, yesterday told how grim the business was when he arrived from New Zealand to take charge of its turnaround. Pacific Retail Group, controlled by expat New Zealander Eric Watson, bought the bust retailer from receivers a year ag…