Electrolux has already announced plans to close its refrigerator plant in Orange, Australia, in 2016. Even so, it needs to come to terms with workers at the plant in order to keep the doors open until then. Australian news outlet ABC reported that plant employees will have the chance to vote for a second time on a new work agreement. The new agreement includes a phased-in, 11% pay increase for workers.

ABC quoted Australian Workers Union Alan Haynes from the Australian Workers Union who had met with Orange plant management. Haynes said Electrolux was also offering back-pay, to March 31, as an incentive to approving the deal. 

Second-round vote results were not yet known.

Amica, one of Europe’s fastest growing freestanding and built-in appliance manufacturers, has launched a new washer dryer. Designed to make life easier for families, wash a hefty 9Kg load and dry 6Kg. The machine has a top spin speed of 1400 rpm (variable) and a choice of wash temperatures starting at just 20°C, which is perfect for the new low temperature detergents.

The Amica AWDS914DJ provides a choice of 15 programmes including settings for cotton, delicate and synthetic items and a number of thoughtful special features such as an anti-allergic rinse which removes all traces of detergent to protect people with skin problems. Easy iron minimises creasing and there is a pre-wash setting for heavily soiled clothes.

The 29 min. /60 min. Wash & Dry programme, thought to be the shortest on the market, will be appreciated by any Mum or Dad who has faced grubby sports kit or school clothes needed in a hurry. One of the problems of low temperature washing is that the inside of the machine can develop unpleasant odours – making Amica’s drum-cleaner setting especially useful. The dryer has a choice of settings including iron dry and cupboard dry.

The machine is eco-friendly too with an A energy rating, an A wash rating and B for spin. Water use to wash a full 9kg load is 112 litres. The blue touch sensor LCD display makes it easy to follow the progress of the wash and the controls are easy to use. A child lock and overflow protection add to its family appeal. Operating noise when washing is 58dB(A) with 77dB(A) in the spin cycle.

All Amica products carry a two year guarantee including in the price. The new AWDS914DJ washer dryer is available from independent electrical retailers nationwide.

Retro Diner Double Pie Maker from Gourmet Gadgetry.

Bake two evenly cooked homemade pies in less than 8
minutes. The pies are the perfect portion size to serve as part of a meal with
vegetables and mash or as a tasty dessert.
With intense heat applied from the upper and lower baking plates each pie
will have a perfectly golden finish with a delicious fully cooked centre. Use
the double sided pastry cutter included to get the perfect sized pastry and
then fill with your favourite sweet or savoury pie fillings. Recipe suggestions
are included for pastry and various fillings to stimulate creative minds.

Representatives of six household appliance manufacturers came together in Moscow on May 22, 2014 for the first general meeting of a new national association representing the industry within the Russian Federation. The new organization goes by the name APROBYTTEKH.

The six companies meeting in Moscow were:
• Beko, the European brand name of Turkish appliance maker Arçelik
• Bosch und Siemens Hausgeräte GmbH (BSH), the German-based appliance firm and often ranked as the third-biggest worldwide maker of major appliances
• Candy, the Italian appliance maker that sells major appliances in Europe under the iconic Hoover brand as well as Candy and other brand names 
• Electrolux, the Swedish appliance maker, ranked as the second-largest global appliance makers
• Indesit, maker of Indesit, Hotpoint, and Scholtès brand appliances, and—of the six companies at the meeting—the firm with the largest existing Russian appliance manufacturing and distribution operations
• Whirlpool Corp., based in Benton Harbor, MI, and the world’s largest maker of major appliances

Membership in the new association is open to household appliance manufacturers that operate within the Russian Federation. The new association has been set up as a legal non-profit entityRepresentatives of six household appliance manufacturers came together in Moscow on May 22, 2014 for the first general meeting of a new national association representing the industry within the Russian Federation. The new organization goes by the name APROBYTTEKH.

The six companies meeting in Moscow were:
• Beko, the European brand name of Turkish appliance maker Arçelik
• Bosch und Siemens Hausgeräte GmbH (BSH), the German-based appliance firm and often ranked as the third-biggest worldwide maker of major appliances
• Candy, the Italian appliance maker that sells major appliances in Europe under the iconic Hoover brand as well as Candy and other brand names 
• Electrolux, the Swedish appliance maker, ranked as the second-largest global appliance makers
• Indesit, maker of Indesit, Hotpoint, and Scholtès brand appliances, and—of the six companies at the meeting—the firm with the largest existing Russian appliance manufacturing and distribution operations
• Whirlpool Corp., based in Benton Harbor, MI, and the world’s largest maker of major appliances

Membership in the new association is open to household appliance manufacturers that operate within the Russian Federation. The new association has been set up as a legal non-profit entityRepresentatives of six household appliance manufacturers came together in Moscow on May 22, 2014 for the first general meeting of a new national association representing the industry within the Russian Federation. The new organization goes by the name APROBYTTEKH.

The six companies meeting in Moscow were:
• Beko, the European brand name of Turkish appliance maker Arçelik
• Bosch und Siemens Hausgeräte GmbH (BSH), the German-based appliance firm and often ranked as the third-biggest worldwide maker of major appliances
• Candy, the Italian appliance maker that sells major appliances in Europe under the iconic Hoover brand as well as Candy and other brand names 
• Electrolux, the Swedish appliance maker, ranked as the second-largest global appliance makers
• Indesit, maker of Indesit, Hotpoint, and Scholtès brand appliances, and—of the six companies at the meeting—the firm with the largest existing Russian appliance manufacturing and distribution operations
• Whirlpool Corp., based in Benton Harbor, MI, and the world’s largest maker of major appliances

Membership in the new association is open to household appliance manufacturers that operate within the Russian Federation. The new association has been set up as a legal non-profit entityRepresentatives of six household appliance manufacturers came together in Moscow on May 22, 2014 for the first general meeting of a new national association representing the industry within the Russian Federation. The new organization goes by the name APROBYTTEKH.

The six companies meeting in Moscow were:
• Beko, the European brand name of Turkish appliance maker Arçelik
• Bosch und Siemens Hausgeräte GmbH (BSH), the German-based appliance firm and often ranked as the third-biggest worldwide maker of major appliances
• Candy, the Italian appliance maker that sells major appliances in Europe under the iconic Hoover brand as well as Candy and other brand names 
• Electrolux, the Swedish appliance maker, ranked as the second-largest global appliance makers
• Indesit, maker of Indesit, Hotpoint, and Scholtès brand appliances, and—of the six companies at the meeting—the firm with the largest existing Russian appliance manufacturing and distribution operations
• Whirlpool Corp., based in Benton Harbor, MI, and the world’s largest maker of major appliances

Membership in the new association is open to household appliance manufacturers that operate within the Russian Federation. The new association has been set up as a legal non-profit entityRepresentatives of six household appliance manufacturers came together in Moscow on May 22, 2014 for the first general meeting of a new national association representing the industry within the Russian Federation. The new organization goes by the name APROBYTTEKH.

The six companies meeting in Moscow were:
• Beko, the European brand name of Turkish appliance maker Arçelik
• Bosch und Siemens Hausgeräte GmbH (BSH), the German-based appliance firm and often ranked as the third-biggest worldwide maker of major appliances
• Candy, the Italian appliance maker that sells major appliances in Europe under the iconic Hoover brand as well as Candy and other brand names 
• Electrolux, the Swedish appliance maker, ranked as the second-largest global appliance makers
• Indesit, maker of Indesit, Hotpoint, and Scholtès brand appliances, and—of the six companies at the meeting—the firm with the largest existing Russian appliance manufacturing and distribution operations
• Whirlpool Corp., based in Benton Harbor, MI, and the world’s largest maker of major appliances

Membership in the new association is open to household appliance manufacturers that operate within the Russian Federation. The new association has been set up as a legal non-profit entity

Miele celebrated its 90th year as a designer and manufacturer of commercial laundry appliances

Win one of 10 SERVIS Fridge Freezers
Rombouts is working with one of Britain’s best loved brands SERVIS for this fantastic competition.

The beautiful and stylish range of SERVIS Retro Fridge Freezers comes in a wide variety of colours, from classic cream to chilli red.
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Dixons Retail has entered into an agreement to sell its loss-making Electroworld operations in Central Europe to NAY a.s, a leading specialist electrical retailer in the region.

Electroworld operates 26 stores across the Czech Republic and Slovakia.

Krushr has officially joined our portfolio of Britannia Living brands following its huge success in the USA and Europe.

Commercial manager Jacqui Hoctor, comments: “Krushr is currently the only domestic waste compressor available in the UK, so all of us at Britannia are delighted to be offering this high quality UK manufactured appliance.

“It is an ideal tool to simplify recycling and extremely convenient, reducing trips to outside recycling bins! The three sizes also make it a viable option for any kitchen and suitable for the differing recycling policies of individual boroughs . Continue reading →