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Viking To Attend KBIS
Greenwood, Miss. – Viking Range announced today it will exhibit at next year’s Kitchen and Bath Industry Show. The appliance maker will be located...
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Electrolux Q3 Net Earnings Fall 29%, Rise 11% In N.A.
Stockholm, Sweden — Electrolux said strength in its North American operations couldn’t offset the impact of weak European demand, unfavorable currency fluctuations, and higher...
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Core Majap Categories See Big September Lift
Washington – Factory shipments of core laundry and kitchen majaps rose 6.3 percent last month as the white-goods industry’s rebound continued unabated. According to...
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GE Rolling Out Expanded Slate Line
Louisville, Ky. — GE is rolling out an expanded collection of slate-finish kitchen appliances next month. Slate was introduced a year ago as a...
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Whirlpool, h.h.gregg Donate Majaps
Indianapolis — Multiregional majap, CE and home furnishings chain h.h.gregg donated 54 Maytag appliances to local Boys & Girls Clubs of America in partnership...
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Mode Expands AGA Marvel Distribution
Buena Park, Calif. – Mode Distributing, the West Coast luxury appliance distributor, has expanded its distribution of the AGA Marvel product line to include...
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Electrolux Posts Strong North American Sales
Stockholm – Electrolux’s North American sales and earnings helped the white goods giant post earnings of 642 million Kronor on sales of 26.7 billion...
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GE Develops Kitchen Line For Millennials
LOUISVILLE, KY. – GE Appliances has created a new Artistry-series kitchen platform that targets millennials with its clean, simple design and affordable pricing. The...
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Encompass, Hisense Partner On CE, Appliance Parts
Lawrenceville, Ga. — Encompass Supply Chain Solutions today announced it has formed a strategic partnership with Hisense USA to enhance service parts support for...
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GE Producing Its First U.S.-Made Front Loader
LOUISVILLE, KY. – GE has begun producing its first U.S.-made front-load laundry pair. The new ergonomically designed models feature a built-in 7-inch riser and...
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Haier Re-Launches ‘Green’ Blog For Earth Day
New York – Haier America has re-launched its environmental awareness website, Smarter Life, Better Planet, in advance of Earth Day on April 22. The...
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Frigidaire Shipping New Gallery French Door Fridge
Charlotte, N.C. — Electrolux has added a new French door fridge to its Frigidaire-brand Gallery collection. The new unit, which is expected to hit...
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Viking To Purchase So. Cal. Distributor
Greenwood, Miss. — Viking Range today announced plans to acquire its distribution partner Sues, Young & Brown. The company has been the exclusive distributor...
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Core Majap Categories Rebound In February: AHAM
Washington — Factory unit shipments of key major appliance categories rose 8 percent in February after falling 9 percent one year prior. The Presidents...
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Samsung Wins Highest Energy Star Award
Ridgefield Park, N.J. — The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) said Tuesday it has recognized Samsung Electronics with its highest award: the 2013 Energy...
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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...
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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. The 30.5-cubic-foot RF31FMESBSR...
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Nov. Majap Shipments Increase 2%
Washington — Strong demand for dehumidifiers and upright freezers pushed factory shipments of major appliances up 2 percent to about 4.2 million units in...
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GE Producing New HE Top-Load Washer
Louisville, Ky. — GE began production last month of what it describes as the most energy-efficient and feature-laden top-load washer in the company’s history....
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Home Depot Adding Samsung Majaps
Atlanta – The Home Depot has added Samsung kitchen and laundry products to its major appliance assortment. The rollout began last Sunday to all...
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Jury Finds Asko, Daewoo Violated LG Patents
Wilmington, Del. – A Delaware jury has determined that Asko Appliances and Daewoo Electronics infringed on three front-load washer patents held by LG Electronics....
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LG Studio Line Centerpiece Of Museum Panel
New York — LG Studio, the premium kitchen appliance suite from LG Electronics, was showcased at the New York Museum of Arts and Design...
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Electrolux To Donate $200K To Sandy Relief
Charlotte, N.C. — Electrolux said it will donate up to $200,000 to the American Red Cross Disaster Fund to support the victims of Hurricane...
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GE Recalls 62,000 Washers
Louisville, Ky. – GE Appliances is voluntarily recalling about 62,000 GE Profile front-load washers after receiving 19 reports of wash tubs separating from the...
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Whirlpool, LG Settle Patent Suits
Benton Harbor, Mich. – Whirlpool and LG Electronics have agreed to settle a trio of longstanding patent infringement suits regarding the companies’ refrigerator designs....
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BrandSource Claims Top Majap App
Anaheim, Calif. – The BrandSource buying group said its new appliance application for iPhone and iPad is the most downloaded majap app by consumers....
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Frigidaire Returning To TV
Charlotte, N.C. — Electrolux will launch the first TV ad campaign for the Frigidaire brand in decades next week. TV spots employ a 90-year...
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Electrolux Plans 2013 Launch Of Ultra-Luxury Range
Stockholm, Sweden – Electrolux has slated early 2013 for the U.S. launch of its new Grand Cuisine ultra-luxury range. Introduced this week in Europe,...
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Induction Cooking Piques Homeowners’ Interest: Poll
Irvine, Calif. – A new nationwide survey by premium majap maker Thermador shows that 93 percent of homeowners looking to remodel their kitchens are...
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Majap Satisfaction Remains High: Report
Ann Arbor, Mich. – Major appliances continue to earn kudos from consumers a new report shows, with Electrolux challenging Whirlpool for the top slot...
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GE Touts New Slate Finish As Stainless Steel’s Successor
Louisville, Ky. – GE Appliances has introduced a new majap finish designed to challenge stainless steel’s grip on the premium market. Its new slate...
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Electrolux Opens Fridge R&D Center
Anderson, S.C. – Electrolux has opened a $6.3 million research and development center at its refrigerator plant here. The 43,000-square-foot lab, which is capable...
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LG, Sears Recall Gas Dryers
Washington – LG Electronics and Sears are voluntarily recalling about 21,000 gas dryers in the wake of 141 reported incidences of overheating. The Korean-made...
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LG Disputes Prelim Ruling On Washing Machines
Washington – LG Electronics disputed the U.S. Department of Commerce’s preliminary determination of dumping margins announced today in an anti-dumping investigation of large residential...
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AC Inventory Still Abundant After Summer Scorcher
NEW YORK – The early summer heat wave that scorched much of the Midwest and East Coast throughout the July 4 holiday period gave...
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F&P Updates Its ActiveSmart Refrigerator Line
HUNTINGTON BEACH, CALIF. – Fisher & Paykel has refreshed its E22B ActiveSmart refrigerator line with new style, storage and lighting enhancements. The new models...
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Home Depot Is Expanding Its Majaps Business
ATLANTA – No. 3 majap chain The Home Depot is adding Whirlpool, Electrolux and Frigidaire to its brand roster and will expand its appliance...
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Haier Launches New Countertop Microwave Oven Line
NEW YORK – Haier America is in rolling out a comprehensive new line of countertop microwave ovens designed, it said, to meet the needs...
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LG Launches ‘Turbo’ Washer At Celebrity Charity Event
LOS ANGELES – LG Electronics formally launched its new high-capacity TurboWash washer at a celebrity-filled charity event here last month co-hosted by actress Christina...
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Frigidaire Dishwasher Promo Extends Coverage
CHARLOTTE, N.C. – Frigidaire offered a free, one-year extended-service agreement on purchases of its new Gallery dishwasher line in May and June as part...
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GE Follows Fridge On 2,000-Mile Road Trip
LOUISVILLE, KY. – GE is underscoring the capability of its new French door fridge line by chronicling one SKU’s 2,000-mile journey to carry fresh...
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Korean Washers Subject To Interim Import Duties
WASHINGTON – Daewoo and Samsung will be required to post cash deposits on imported clothes washers while the federal government considers whether to impose...