LG Updates Microwave Oven Line

By Alan Wolf On Nov 21 2011 - 6:01am

ENGLEWOOD CLIFFS, N.J. – LG Electronics has begun shipping a new line of microwave ovens featuring enhanced performance features and premium designs.

New features include convection and sensor cooking, an over-the-range (OTR) venting system, and a special pizza baking drawer. The new additions are available in OTR and countertop models and in a variety of finishes.

 

 

DCS Enhances French Door Fridge

By TWICE Staff On Nov 21 2011 - 6:01am

HUNTINGTON BEACH, CALIF. – Fisher & Paykel’s DCS brand will introduce an enhanced counter-depth French door refrigerator that utilizes the company’s “ActiveSmart” sensorcontrolled technology and features an automatic ice maker, chilled and filtered water, and deeper door bins for larger items.

The Energy Star-rated fridge is slated to ship in December and will carry a suggested retail price of $3,199.

French Door Fridges Fight On Black Friday

By Alan Wolf On Dec 5 2011 - 6:01am

NEW YORK – Continuing a recent trend, major appliances held a prominent place in Black Friday promotional calendars last month.

This year, French-style refrigerators from Whirlpool and Samsung were the footballs of choice, with doorbuster pricing of $1,200 appearing as early as mid- November at The Home Depot.

F&P Launches New DishDrawer Models

By Alan Wolf On Dec 5 2011 - 6:01am

HUNTINGTON BEACH, CALIF. – Fisher & Paykel Appliances will begin shipping the next phase of its popular DishDrawer dishwasher line this month in the U.S. and Canada.

The latest DishDrawer iteration will be released under both the Fisher & Paykel and DCS by Fisher & Paykel badges.

Among the new enhancements:

• single integrated models now feature seamless cabinetry integration, achieved by rear venting and a fully adjustable door option;

Broan Adds Fourth QP Range Hood

By Alan Wolf On Dec 5 2011 - 6:01am

HARTFORD, WIS. – Broan-NuTone has added a fourth model to its Broan Evolution line of range hoods.

Like its predecessors, the new QP4 was designed to provide premium features at attractive prices to today’s cost-conscious, time-crunched builders and contractors, the company said.

Available in 30-, 36- and 42-inch widths, and white, black, stainless-steel and bisque finishes, the new QP4 also features a 630 CFM blower that, at 7.5 sones at the highest setting, is the quietest in the Evolution line.

Other features include:

LG Changes Majap Chiefs

By TWICE Staff On Dec 5 2011 - 6:01am

SEOUL, SOUTH KOREA – Young-Ha Lee has stepped down as president/CEO of LG Electronics’ digital appliance unit after seven years.

He was succeeded by Moon-bum Shin, executive VP and head of LG Home Appliances’ overseas marketing division.

The change was prompted by underperformance within the majap division, according to published reports.

Majap Memories: 2011 In Review

By Alan Wolf On Dec 19 2011 - 6:01am

NEW YORK – All in all, 2011 is a year that most appliance retailers and manufacturers would probably prefer to forget.

The category, which is so closely tied to the housing industry, continued to mirror the ongoing malaise in newhome construction and existing stock, forcing retailers to resort to steep promotions and vendors to raise cost prices to buoy diminishing bottom lines.

LG Debuts 'Blast Chiller' Fridge Feature At International CES

By Alan Wolf On Jan 11 2012 - 1:39am

LAS VEGAS — LG is unveiling an extralarge capacity three-door refrigerator (model LFX31935) this week at International CES that features a proprietary “blast chiller” feature.

The quick-chill technology allows the 36-inch refrigerator to cool off a 12-ounce beverage can in less than five minutes, compared with the 40 minutes required by a typical refrigerator, even within in the freezer compartment, LG said.

Court Upholds LG Patent Infringement

By TWICE Staff On Jul 18 2011 - 4:01am

WILMINGTON, DEL. – The U.S. district court in Delaware has affirmed a March 2010 jury finding that LG side-by-side refrigerators infringe Whirlpool’s patented in-door ice dispenser technology.

The court also expanded its ruling by finding that LG French-door models infringe Whirlpool’s patent as well, and that certain LG refrigerators infringe a second Whirlpool patent on strengthened refrigerator cabinets.

July Majap Shipments Fall 4%

By Alan Wolf On Aug 22 2011 - 4:01am

WASHINGTON — The summer appliance slump is evident in the latest wholesale data from the Association of Home Appliance Manufacturers (AHAM), which shows a 4 percent decline in unit factory shipments last month.

But the figure, which reflects a nearly 22 percent boost in AC shipments amid record-setting heat throughout much of the eastern U.S. last month, masked continuing weakness in the industry’s core categories.