Whirlpool Corp. said Wednesday that South Korean government subsidies are enabling Samsung Electronics and LG Electronics to sell some refrigerators made in South Korea and Mexico in the U.S. at less than fair value.
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Dixons Profit Warning Issued
Dixons Retail PLC Wednesday lowered its fiscal-year earnings target amid a slump in consumer confidence, heightening concerns about the performance of key U.K. high-street chains.
AEG Launch A New Washing Machine
AEG are boasting about their new washing machine today, the press release stuff follows after the break.
Calls For Tougher Energy Label Enforcement
It needs to be harder for manufacturers and retailers to ‘green-wash’ consumers with their eco-claims on washing machines, dishwashers, fridges, other ‘white goods’ and soon TVs, if the EU is to reach its target of reducing energy usage by 20 per cent by 2020.
AEG Neue Kollection Wins IF Award
In a press release Electrolux have said that they have won top international recognition for their Neue Kollektion hoods, cookers and hobs from AEG. Six different product ranges in AEG’s Neue Kollektion have won iF Design Awards in 2011’s “Household/Living” appliance category. They are a…
Fisher & Paykel Enter Parts Deal With Haier
Fisher & Paykel Appliances Holdings Limited yesterday announced it had entered into an agreement with Haier for the supply of components and technology, predominately motors says Reuters.
iPad 2 Turns Your Fridge Into A Net Connected One
Over the past few days we’ve seen several reports from across the pond from those lucky enough to have snagged a new iPad 2 with the new Smartcover that, if you set it up just right, you can “stick” your new iPad to the fridge. And, as the picture shows, it is apparently the case that you can ind…
Russell Hobbs 12 Minute Wash Cycle Machine
Supermarket chain Asda have launched a Russell Hobbs branded washing machine with plans to clean up after launching the world’s fastest washing machine which it is claimed will do a wash load laundry in just 12 minutes.
Electrolux Named as One Of the Most Ethical Companies For 2011
From a press release Electrolux says that it has has been recognized by the Ethisphere Institute as one of the companies in the ranking World’s Most Ethical Companies 2011. The ranking names 110 companies in 38 industries that surpass their industry peers.
Panasonic Launch New Fridge Freezers & Washing Machines
Panasonic has announced the launch of two new fridge-freezers and seven new washing machines for the UK market and sets out its stall in this press release. Already the leader in the domestic Japanese market, Panasonic is bringing to the UK the innovative and energy-saving features on which it ha…