At CE China last week this Hello Kitty washing machine was spotted but it is unlikely to make it out of the Chinese market so, if you’re a big Hello Kitty fan, sorry. The rest of us can breath easier.
Category: Domestic Appliance News
Domestic Appliance News
All the latest general news from the domestic appliance industry that we find all over the world, and stories that are of interest to the trade and public, often with our own unique non-politically correct spin on it.
We cover almost anything interesting to do with appliances or that affects the industry, including new product releases, scandals, recalls, mergers, takeovers and all the other juicy appliance news from around the world.
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Whirlpool Profits Dip
Whirlpool have reported a lower than expected first quarter earnings as cost and capacity reductions were offset by soft demand in emerging markets and unfavourable currency exchange rates, the company said.
Amica Offer 5 Year Warranty
Amica household appliances, one of Europe’s fastest growing manufacturers is now supporting laundry products with a five year parts and labour warranty.
Seriously A Connected Clothes Peg
In what we feel may well be a bid to take things just too far, Unilever who make Persil here in the UK have announced a Peggy, smart clothes peg for Australia under their OMO brand.
Washing Machine Door Glass Explosions
In today’s news we see once again that washing machine door glass incidents being highlighted after being prompted by an investigation by Which?.
Grundig Launches Built In Range
Grundig have introduced a new range of built in products at this year’s EuroCucina exhibition in Milan.
LG Offer 20 Year Warranties
We all know that old adage, if it looks too good to be true then it probably is, we suspect that applies to LG’s latest 20 year warranty stunt.
Fisher & Paykel Plant To Close
Fisher & Paykel Appliances is reported to be closing its East Tamaki factory in November, with more than 180 jobs expected to be lost.
Dolce & Gabbana Smeg Fridge
Dolce & Gabbana has just launched a collaboration between fellow Italian brand, fridge manufacturer Smeg.
Liebherr Sets Up In India
Liebherr Appliances India, a wholly owned subsidiary of Germany-based Liebherr-Hausgeräte GmbH announced the setting up manufacturing plant for its cooling appliances in Aurangabad, Maharashtra.