If there’s one thing Dyson seems to be really good at, apart from selling plastic vacuum cleaners for top dollar, it’s suing people when they step out of line and this time it’s Samsungs turn for ripping off a Dyson patent.
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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New Amica Dishwashers
Amica has added a new range of freestanding dishwashers to its line-up of feature-rich home appliances which includes a black dishwasher.
Haier & Fagor Team Up
In a bit of a surprise move, it has been reported that Haier and Fagor have announced a cooperation agreement to establish a joint venture company, with the aim of setting an industry benchmark.
Dixons Calls Time On Pixmania
As has been expected for some time Dixons has decided to let go of it’s loss making Pixmania venture and has managed to find a buyer for the struggling online retial operation.
Indesit Trials Smart Washing Machines
It has been reported that Indesit will begin trials of (we presume) a Hotpoint Aqualtis washing machine that will be installed in 150 UK homes to facilitate a shift towards low-carbon economy.
Washing Machine Price War Heats Up
South Korea has launched a dispute at the World Trade Organization to complain about U.S. punitive tariffs on South Korean washing machines, the WTO said on Thursday.
Low Temperature Wash Revelations
The Daily Mail has published an article that offers evidence that low temperature washes, the 30˚C cycle is singled out, can allow bacteria to breed in washing machines.
Electrolux Halt Egyptian Production
Electrolux has halted all production in Egypt, where it has around 7,000 employees, due to increasing unrest in the country.
Gorenje To Be Listed
Slovenia’s home appliances maker Gorenje is carrying out preparations for a dual listing on the Warsaw Stock Exchange.
Whirlpool Buy Into Sanyo
Whirlpool is buying a majority stake in Chinese appliance maker Hefei Rongshida Sanyo Electric Co. Ltd. for about $552 (£412) million.