As you will be aware by now the second UKW meeting was held over Friday and Saturday the 27th and 28th of February and went very well indeed.
Category: Domestic Appliance News
Domestic Appliance News
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New fears for factory as pay row flares up
A BITTER pay row has raised new fears over the Hoover factory at Cambuslang. Bosses at the plant want to extend the working week by an extra hour – but are refusing to pay staff more wages.
Whirlpool Corporation Reiterates 2004 Full-Year Earnings Guidance
BENTON HARBOR, Mich., Feb. 25 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ — Whirlpool Corporation (NYSE: WHR – News) today reiterated its 2004 full-year earnings guidance of $6.20 to $6.35 per share. As previously disclosed, the earnings guidance includes the company’s planned and currently projected expenses for ra…
Whirlpool India retains FCB Ulka
WHIRLPOOL India has decided to continue with its ad agency, FCB Ulka, for the new categories it has ventured into such as microwaves and air-conditioners.
Boss facing fridge case
The boss of a failed Mid Wales recycling company has been bailed to face magistrates for alleged offences under the Environmental Protection Act.
Better Life acquires Fisher and Paykel distribution
The Easa Saleh Al Gurg Group’s new home appliance division Better Life has added top New Zealand home appliance brand Fisher and Paykel to its growing portfolio of international brands.
Maytag Hoover & Harry and The Infamous Flight Promotion
Maytag & Hoover, What happened when Harry & Friends went to MAYTAG HQ Newton Iowa. This April sees the aniversary of the of the groups visit, we look back, on some of the things that happened. “Eight Days in Iowa. Thursday April 21, 7.30 am.Despite the hour, Harry Cichy 39, has conducted …
Maytag? Samsung by Any other Name? Electrolux?
Maytag 24th February, announced that Samsung would be manufacturing a new range of front loaders. Whilst Layoffs loom, at both Newton & North Canton, home of Hoover cleaners for over 100 years. Its a sad day for Maytag employees?
High Tech Moves to the Kitchen
Sure big screen TV’s and digital cameras dominate the world of consumer electronics. But today, high tech is landing in the kitchen.
Family in a spin over ‘£1m Hoover blaze’
A family who claimed a faulty washing machine caused a £1 million fire at their home were today landed with a £150,000 legal bill after dropping their case for compensation.