Given the news on this subject over the past few years it will come as little surprise to many in the industry that, once more, it is reported by the Energy Savings Trust (EST) that many appliances are incorrectly labelled.
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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Xeros Plans To List
Xeros has announced plans for a potential £100 million stock market listing that could bring its washing beads based technology to the mass market.
Samsung Sues Dyson
Samsung has filed a lawsuit seeking £5.6 million in compensation from Dyson in a patent row over a vacuum cleaner mechanism.
Indesit Loses Market Share
Indesit Company has reported its preliminary full-year 2013 results that appears to show that the whole year experienced a downward trend in quarterly shipment volumes.
AO To Go Public
AO, the British online retailer of major domestic appliances, plans to list its shares on the London Stock Exchange.
Electrolux Italian Woes
Electrolux has been taking criticism in Italy over a plan to cut workers‘ salaries in order to stave off the possibility of moving its Italian operations to Eastern Europe, where labour is cheaper.
Vax Launch Pressure Washers
Vax, who are the number one brand in floorcare products have launched a range of pressure washers to compliment their floor cleaning products.
UK Appliance Industry Survey
For some months we have been planning to survey the people in the UK appliance trade to get their views on a number of topics and, today, we are ready to allow people to begin giving us their feedback.
Appliance Trader Prosecuted
The Bristol Post reports a trader who was taken to court by Trading Standards says that he has a “decent” record and said the vast majority of his customers are happy with his service.
Samsung’s New Smart Washer
Samsung say that you can control their all new WW9000 washing machine, which is set for a May launch in the UK, over wi-fi using a phone and that the machine will automatically select the right settings for your load.