MERLONI claims its new cooking strategy will enable it to now offer one of the most competitive total cooking ranges on the market today.
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Domestic Appliance News
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Fisher and Paykel holds off on dish drawer recall
Fisher and Paykel says it will do “everything humanly possible” to track down owners of dishwash drawers that may carry a fault that could cause parts to melt.
Public ‘at risk’ from fridge recycling
A businessman from Powys has been jailed for four months for illegally recycling fridges and freezers. Magistrates in Brecon heard how Clifford Matthews shredded thousands of them at his recycling firm near Knighton, despite not having a proper licence.
Electrolux Acquires AEG
Two years ago, Electrolux Turkey announced plans to form a new brand for the purchasing process of AEG, a Turkish brand name for durable appliances. The new brand was developed based on a large scale consumer segmentation study.
Whirlpool doesn’t ‘take any competitor for granted’
As a worldwide company, with almost 50 manufacturing and engineering facilities in 14 countries and sales in more than 170, Whirlpool Corp. faces competition worldwide.
GenTek Acquires Mexican Wire-Harness Business From Whirlpool
GenTek Inc. (OTC Bulletin Board: GETI) announced today that its Noma Corporation subsidiary has acquired a wire-harness and subassembly manufacturing business located in Reynosa, Mexico, from Whirlpool Corporation (NYSE: WHR).
Whirlpool veteran says he’s ready to take over as CEO
During his 23 years at Whirlpool, Jeff Fettig has trekked throughout the world on behalf of the appliance maker. His greatest journey begins Thursday, when he takes over for David Whitwam as chairman and chief executive officer.
Landfill concerns raised
ANOTHER waste disposal fiasco has hit the UK – this time caused by the imminent arrival of the European Landfill Directive
Hoover shows first cooking products
A MAJOR repositioning of the Hoover brand has resulted not only in a serious full-scale entry into the build-in market and, because of it, the appearance in the UK of the first Hoover-branded cooking appliances.
Elderly man hurt in gas explosion
An elderly man suffered burns in a gas explosion at his home in West Sussex. Firefighters were called after the blast at the bungalow in Stroud Drive, North Bersted, Bognor Regis, on Sunday