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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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Panasonic Buy Into Gorenje
We have received reports that consumer electronics firm Panasonic Corp will buy up to a 13% share of Gorenje, one of the biggest household appliance makers in Eastern Europe, as it tries to tap into growing demand in the region.
Current Recall System Questioned
Last night ITV aired a Tonight program called “How safe is your kitchen?” highlighting the dangers of domestic appliances and failures to reach owners who own products that are affected by a recall.
Daewoo Refreshes Wall Washing Machine
Daewoo Electronics have released a brand-new version of their wall-mounted washing machine, the Mini that is available in three different types.
Domestic & General To Get New Owners
Sky News reports that an American private equity group has made an offer to buy Domestic & General (D&G) which is one of Britain’s biggest providers of warranties for domestic appliances if not one of the largest in Europe.
Smeg To Make Car Fridges
No, not fridges in cars, actual cars into fridges from the front end of a Fiat 500 in a deal that Smeg appear to have done with Fiat that will see these completely barmy fridges actually made.
Indesit To Lay Off 1425 Workers
Indesit the manufacturer of Hotpoint, Ariston and Indesit appliances have told unions of plans to layoff 1,425 people this week in Italy.
Whirlpool To Buy 30% Of Sanyo?
It has been reported by the Financial Times that Whirlpool is in talks to buy a 30% stake in a Chinese maker of fridges and washing machines from Panasonic as it looks to expand its operations in Asia.
Remotely Controlled Appliances
Over the course of the past two months the Daily Mail and others have picked up on reports that appliances like your fridge, oven or washing machine could be shut down remotely to help cope with power demands.
Gorenje CARE 9kg Washing Machine
Gorenje has introduced the new freestanding 9Kg W9665K washing machine with advanced SensoCARE technology, which according to Gorenje can be adjusted to the consumer’s personal needs.