By Alan Wolf On Feb 21 2013 - 2:34pm

Jan. Majap Shipments Up 1.7%: AHAM

Washington – The new year got off to a good start for the U.S. major appliance industry, with factory shipments rising 1.7 percent in January.

Drilling

By Alan Wolf On Feb 21 2013 - 12:02pm

GE Accuses Whirlpool Of Fixing Compressor Prices

Louisville, Ky. — GE has filed an antitrust suit against Whirlpool and four of its subsidiaries and suppliers for conspiring to inflate the price of

By Alan Wolf On Feb 14 2013 - 10:59am

Samsung Intros ‘Soda’ Fridge

Ridgefield Park, N.J. — Samsung Electronics has introduced a four-door refrigerator that dispenses sparkling water, an industry first for that configuration

By Alan Wolf On Feb 5 2013 - 1:16pm

LG Shipping Anti-Allergen Top-Load Washer

Englewood Cliffs, N.J. — LG Electronics USA is rolling out what it describes as the industry’s first top-load steam washer to feature a certified anti-

By Alan Wolf On Feb 1 2013 - 11:56am

Electrolux Q4 Profits Up 32%

Stockholm, Sweden — Strong operational performance in Electrolux’s North and South American divisions drove a 32 percent increase in fourth-quarter net

By Alan Wolf On Jan 31 2013 - 4:25pm

Whirlpool Reports Q4 Profits Down 40%

Benton Harbor, Mich. – Whirlpool said currency fluctuations, restructuring charges and lower tax credits in Brazil contributed to a 40 percent drop in fourth-

By Alan Wolf On Jan 24 2013 - 11:55am

Dec. Majap Shipments Flat

Washington – Major appliances ended 2012 on a flat note, with total factory unit shipments rising less than 1 percent year-over-year.

But the overall

By Alan Wolf On Jan 23 2013 - 3:23pm

ITC Imposes Duties On Imported Washers

Washington — The U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC) has imposed stiff import duties on clothes washers made in South Korea and Mexico by Daewoo,

By Alan Wolf On Jan 4 2013 - 1:16pm

LG To Showcase Smart Majaps At CES

Las Vegas — LG Electronics plans to introduce its full 2013 line of smart appliances next week at International CES.

The platform, which includes

By Alan Wolf On Jan 2 2013 - 2:29pm

Viking Range Acquired

Elgin, Ill. — Premium cooking manufacturer Viking Range has been acquired by foodservice equipment maker The Middleby Corp., for $380 million.

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