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The Association of Home Appliance Manufacturers (AHAM) and its members that
manufacture portable electric heaters have launched a campaign this heating
season to educate consumers on safely operating portable electric heaters. Manufacturers developed this effort to reduce
the nearly 3000 portable heater fires that occur each year, according to the
National Fire Protection Association, often due to improper use. Read more..
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CEA Forms International Committee (11/7)
The Consumer Electronics Association (CEA) has formed a new
International Advisory Committee, comprised of industry leaders, to provide
counsel surrounding ongoing CEA initiatives related to international
matters.
“The consumer technology industry continues to expand on a global level, with
worldwide consumer electronics sales currently topping $618 billion,” said
Elizabeth Hyman, vice president, international, CEA. “By organizing the
International Advisory Committee, CEA is in a better position to address
international issues confronting the U.S. consumer electronics industry ..." Read more... |
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Bundy Acquires Thermo Kälte (11/1)
Bundy Refrigeration Inc. is acquiring Thermo Kälte, GmhH, a manufacturer of plate-on-tube and wire-on-tube condensers
for the household refrigeration industry with operations located in
Bleicherode, Germany.
The
acquisition is expected to close in the coming weeks, following final
regulatory approval. Terms of the sale were not disclosed. Read more...
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Henkel Expands Ellsworth Partnership (10/29)
Henkel
Corp. has extended its relationship with materials distributor, Ellsworth Adhesives, and will now offer its full line of
electronics materials through the Ellsworth distribution network. Ellsworth has
promoted and sold Henkel’s Loctite brand of materials for more than 20 years and under the new
agreement, Hysol and Multicore brand products will also be available from
Ellsworth. Read more ...
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Frigidaire Releases New Features (11/9)
With the weather cooling down in
most parts of the country, the Frigidaire company of Martinez, Ga., is
launching a program that encourages consumers to gather in the kitchen
for "delicious fall
and winter stove-cooked meals." The company sponsored a King of the
Kitchen contest and other promotions that coincide with the launch of
cooking appliances that have a range of new features, including:
- PureAir™ Filter (available by
special order)
- XtraZone™ Burner
- SpaceWise™ Design Shelves
- Precision Set™ Surface Controls
- Favorite & Keep Warm Settings
- EasyCare™ Genuine Stainless Steel
This fall, the company also conducted the "King of the Kitchen"
contest. Cookbook author and celebrity host, Dave Lieberman teamed with
Frigidaire and Lowe's to award one home cook a grand prize that includes a complete Frigidaire kitchen appliance suite
valued at $5,000 -- refrigerator, microwave, oven range and dishwasher, along
with a $100 Lowe’s Gift Card. Read more ... |
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