This year’s Good Food & Wine Show will mark some significance for Fisher & Paykel as they prepare to launch their new 60cm built-in oven range at the event. The 60cm built-in oven will sport a 77 litre capacity, which is 30 per cent larger than traditional European ovens. It is also smart thanks to the ActiveVen System, used in Continue Reading
Sharp could potentially be looking at expanding its appliance with Samsung Electronics by supplying appliances to the South Korean company. The Japan Times has reported a source says Sharp hopes to expand its sales in whitegoods, including refrigerators and washing machines, in South Korea and other markets under the Samsung brand. Earlier in March, Samsung paid 10.4 billion yen for Continue Reading
Hisense has expanded its appliance range by entering into the laundry category, debuting with two front loading washing machines – the 6.5kg capacity HWFR9012V and 9kg capacity HWFR6510. Speaking to TT, Andre Iannuzzi, head of Marketing, Hisense Australia, said the decision to enter the laundry category has been a long time coming. “The idea to localise it has been in Continue Reading
Fisher & Paykel has appointed Julia Morrison to the newly created role of experiential and alliance manager, Australia. “The creation of this new role reflects our focus on developing leading edge marketing strategies that highlight Fisher & Paykel’s unique and social global branding,” said Fisher & Paykel general manager marketing, Peter Russell. Morrison has more than 10 years experience in Continue Reading
Panasonic is ensuring air conditioner sales will not dip this winter by offering a $400 incentive to consumers to buy up and stay warm this season. The company is offering eligible consumers to claim $400 off their power bill of choice via redemption with the purchase of selected Panasonic ducted air conditioners until August 31. To participate, customers must provide Continue Reading
RRP: $159.95 The Deal: The cordless phone system has been designed for the visual and hearing impaired users and includes an alert pendant to contact loved ones in an event of an emergency. The Verdict: When it comes to creating a product for users with low visual often they’re visually unappealing but somehow Uniden has managed to produce something that’s Continue Reading
The future of bagless technology is here with Bosch’s latest range of vacuums – the Relaxx’x ProSilence, Zoo’o ProAnimal, Relaxx’x All Floor Specialist and Relaxx’x ProEssential. All four models have been designed for super quiet operation and all feature Bosch’s SensorBagless technology. They’re all equipped with a large 3-litre canister and lifetime HEPA filter, hard floor tool and 3-in-1 accessory Continue Reading
Samsung has recalled six models of its top loader washing machines that were manufactured February 1, 2010 and February 28, 2013. Samsung has advised NSW Fair Trading that 150,000 machines have been sold in Australia through various retailers between 2010 and 2013, including 62,285 in New South Wales. Another 36,000 machines have been sold in New Zealand. There have been Continue Reading
Bissell has entered the cordless floorcare market with AirRam, a vacuum that the company said sits between a stick cleaner and a traditional vacuum. “Because of this fit we see a new segment emerging,” said Bissell Oceania managing director, Chris Egan. Characteristics that stand out with the AirRam, Egan said, are an extremely long run time – up to 40 Continue Reading
Entries for the 5th annual Product of the Year Awards in 2014 is now open. This year will see the addition of three new categories to the existing 34 categories. These new categories will include new innovations in small and large appliances, entertainment products and communication products. To be eligible for entry, products must launch between January 2012 and August Continue Reading