Every now and again we hear that the service sector of the appliance industry is doomed, largely from trade members in our forums, and until recently this is not a view that has been especially popular however the events of recent times may push that view back to the fore.
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 Not Guilty
Whirlpool was found not liable by a US jury in the first lawsuit to go to trial that accused Whirlpool of selling washing machines containing a design flaw that made them prone to developing mold.
All Change At Liebherr
Liebherr have announced that they are to end their long standing relationship with Coolectric, a division of Waterline and that they are set to market products sold under the Liebherr brand themselves from early next year.
New Vestel UK MD
Some days ago we reported that Vestel had reached an agreement to use the Sharp brand under license in Europe, including appliances and it has now been revealed that Paul Molyneux who was appointed as the person set to run this.
Co-Op No Profit Warranty
Co-operative Electrical has said it is launching a new system of much cheaper extended warranties and will make no profit if buyers of TVs, washing machines, fridges, and other goods take out insurance.
Whirlpool Cleared On Indesit Deal
European Union antitrust regulators have cleared the €758 million (£601 million) bid by appliance maker Whirlpool for 60% stake of Italian manufacturer Indesit.
Pacifica Group Expands
Domestic appliance repair and replacement company Pacifica is set to expand after a round of recent investment.
Sharp… By Vestel!
Vestel has received a license to use the Japanese electronics maker Sharp’s brand to make and sell appliances in Europe.
Siemens Sells Stake To Bosch
Bosch is set to take full control of Bosch und Siemens Hausgeräte GmbH (BSH), the domestic appliances giant that it formed with engineering group Siemens AG in 1967 and which has grown to be Europe’s largest manufacturer of appliances.
Samsung Dishwasher Fails Tests
Consumer Reports in USA published 5th of September 2014 the following on the Samsung dishwasher model DW80H9970US that recently was heavily promoted at the IFA trade fair.