IBM’s Global Services wing has begun overseeing about 15,000 PCs for Electrolux, as the household-appliances maker looks to tidy up its IT operations.
Category: Domestic Appliance News
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Whirlpool plans further investments
WHIRLPOOL Europe plans to invest a further €40 million into the production of washing machines in the eastern Slovak city of Poprad over the next three years, news wire TASR reported.
But will it all come out in the wash?
This is an extract from a consumer affairs piece in The Gaurdian this morning, the rest of the article is not industry related but this is and I’m sure we could all relate to the tales at some point or other.
Hoover shifts production to China
Hoover, the Italian-owned domestic appliance maker, said yesterday it is to cease manufacturing of vacuum cleaners at its Cambuslang plant in Glasgow with the loss of more than 260 jobs.
Jobs Fear as Factory Closure Looms
Around 250 jobs could go with the closure of Hoover”˜s vacuum cleaner factory near Glasgow, the company said today.
Hoover workers to learn fate
Vacuum manufacturer Hoover Candy is set to decide the future of its Cambuslang factory, BBC Scotland understands.
Hot water for Hotpoint
Dealers are up-in-arms over a number of problems at white goods maker Hotpoint.
CHIPS WITH EVERYTHING
SMART technology is constantly improving the gadgets we’re surrounded by. The new Dyson vacuum cleaner, which will be able to talk to computers at a head office and explain any problems, is just the latest example. Here we take a look at eight inventions which are set to revolutionise housework, …
Vacuum cleaners that ‘talk’ will sweep away hassle
A NEW generation of so-called talking vacuum cleaners and washing machines could soon save people the hassle of phoning call centres when they break down.
Learn ins and outs of freezing, thawing
Frozen food should be thawed in the refrigerator, the microwave or as part of the cooking process. If using the microwave, always complete the cooking process.