By Alan Wolf On Nov 22 2010 - 6:01am

Whirlpool Turning 100, Opens Chicago Biz Center

BENTON HARBOR, MICH. — The world's largest appliance manufacturer is turning 100 next year and celebrated the milestone by starting work on a new,

By Alan Wolf On Nov 8 2010 - 6:01am

Price Promotions Take Toll On Majap Profits

BENTON HARBOR, MICH. — Rampant discounting has come to major appliances, and the industry’s two largest manufacturers are feeling the pinch.

By Alan Wolf On Nov 8 2010 - 6:01am

McLoughlin To Succeed Straberg As Electrolux CEO

STOCKHOLM, SWEDEN — Keith McLoughlin will succeed Hans Straberg as president/CEO of Electrolux, effective Jan. 1.

McLoughlin joined

Alan Wolf On Oct 18 2010 - 4:01am

Thermador Introduces Steam/Convection Oven

HUNTINGTON BEACH, CALIF – Thermador, a division of BSH Home Appliances, has introduced a combination steam and convection oven that combines the

By Alan Wolf On Oct 18 2010 - 4:01am

Whirlpool Updates Laundry Line

BENTON HARBOR, MICH. — Whirlpool unveiled a host of new laundry pairs last week, including an updated Duet platform and a new Maxima front-load line

By Alan Wolf On Oct 18 2010 - 4:01am

Sears Expands Super-Premium Laundry Line

HOFFMAN ESTATES, ILL. — Sears is adding new frontand top-load laundry pairs to its super-premium Kenmore Elite stable.

For

By Alan Wolf On Oct 4 2010 - 4:01am

Dept. Of Energy Raises Energy Standards For Refrigerators

WASHINGTON — Manufacturers will have to increase the energy efficiency of most new refrigerators by 25 percent beginning in 2014 under new standards

By Alan Wolf On Oct 4 2010 - 4:01am

August Majap Shipments Flat

WASHINGTON — Factory shipments of major appliances edged up 0.6 percent in August to less than 4.4 million units as sales momentum from the federal

By Alan Wolf On Sep 23 2010 - 1:00pm

GE's Campbell: Smart Appliances Will Resuscitate Majap Biz

LOUISVILLE, KY. — A new generation of smart appliances that can save consumers money by communicating with and reacting to the energy grid will help

By Editors of TWICE On Sep 23 2010 - 1:00pm

Samsung Seeks Majap Supremacy

SEOUL, SOUTH KOREA – Samsung said it is aiming to surpass No. 1 majap maker Whirlpool in global sales by 2013. The company is already closing the gap