Whirlpool has been one of the champions of the current administration’s tariff policy, seeing it as a benefit given Whirlpool’s substantial US manufacturing footprint. But, it’s lost out in stock value due to them.
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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Beko Sets Ambitious Green Goals
Beko seem to be taking the notion of net zero and having less of an environmental impact pretty seriously and seems to be spending a lot on it. But, we can’t see much detail about the “refurbishment” that they speak of.
EU Makers Dodge Tariffs, Kinda
European appliance manufacturers, along with several other EU producers, are a little happier after President Trump agreed to a 15% tariff deal with the EU.
Repair Market To Grow
A report released in the past few days has indicated that the repair market is set to grow over the next few years, primarily driven by environmental concerns, right to repair, governments pushing repairs over replacement and costs but there are problems which we seem never to be done highlighting.
Appliance Technician Jailed For Gas Safety Breach
An appliance technician from Norfolk, Tony Clifton, has been jailed for breaching gas safety legislation and leaving a cooker in a dangerous condition after having been suspended from the Gas Safe Register.
Reliance Buys Kelvinator
Those of us with long memories will recall that Kelvinator was a part of the old Candy operations in the UK but the brand was actually owned by Electrolux and it’s now apparently been sold to an Indian retailer.
Beko Most Sustainable
Beko has been named as the most sustainable appliance manufacturer in the world by Time Magazine beating out all other makers.
AMDEA Says UK Disadvantaged
AMDEA (Association of Major Domestic Appliance Manufacturers) says that UK customers are being disadvantaged by the UK not keeping up with EU Energy Labels.
Washing Machines Cause Bacteria Growth
This is a topic that we have covered a number of times over the years and, every now and then, it pops up in the news where it is said that washing machines are spreading bacteria nd creating a public health risk.
One Door Closes…
A few days ago, it was reported that Bosch was closing a plant in Spain. However, they’ve since opened one in Egypt to produce cookers.