Spectrum Brands, Atlanta, and Russell Hobbs, Inc., Miramar,
Fla., have signed a definitive agreement to bring Russell Hobbs' network of
well-known small appliance brands into Spectrum's operating structure to form a
new global consumer products company with an estimated $3 billion in annual
revenues, a strong balance sheet, and a diverse portfolio of market-leading
brands. Read more...
Market research firm, The NPD Group, Port Washington, N.Y., reported that both major and small appliances posted positive dollar and unit sales figures in the fourth quarter (October - December) of 2009, compared to fourth quarter (Q4) 2008. Read more...
As new home sales in the U.S declined and the home remodeling market slowed in recent years, many residential product and service categories have experienced a significant drop in business. However, out of the recession is emerging a positive outlook for growth in energy efficient products and services for homes, according to a new report from Pike Research. Read more...
Whirlpool Corp., Benton Harbor, Mich., announced that fourth-quarter net earnings rose 111 percent to $95 million, or $1.24 per diluted share, compared to $44 million, or $0.60 per diluted share reported during the same period last year. Read more...
The ZigBee Alliance, a global ecosystem of companies creating wireless solutions for use in energy management, residential, commercial and consumer electronics applications, announced it has started development of ZigBee Retail Services, a new standard focusing on the retail experience from point-of-manufacture to point-of-sale.
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According to a recent online survey by Whirlpool Corp., Benton Harbor, Mich., the majority of consumers (68 percent) want to live "green" but only if it is convenient to their lifestyle. The study, conducted on its behalf by Harris Interactive, found that while finances are top of mind and consumers are still on the hunt for a good bargain, many are unwilling to compromise; searching until they find the right product at the right price.
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World demand for major household appliances (white goods) is forecast to rise 2.8 percent annually through 2013, approaching 500 million units, according The Freedonia Group, an industry research firm in Cleveland, Ohio. Demand will be driven primarily by market penetration in developing countries. In developed regions, sales will depend primarily on steady replacement demand, new home building and the development of new features that prompt upgrading.
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The Commercial Refrigerator Manufacturers Section of the Air-Conditioning, Heating, and Refrigeration Institute (AHRI) has approved for publication AHRI Standard 1250-2009, "Performance Rating of Walk-In Coolers and Freezers." The standard, which is available for free download online. Read more...
APEC 2010: 25th Annual Applied Power Electronics Conference and Exposition Feb 21, 2010 - Feb 25, 2010 Palm Springs, California 202/973-8664 apec@apec-conf.org http://www.apec-conf.org
Manufacturers have recently faced the most challenging economic conditions in decades and have aggressively sought means to reduce costs without sacrificing product quality. Read more...
The gold standard for electrical contacts and connectors in electronics has always been gold-plating. While silver actually offers slightly higher conductivity, the noble metal gold offers superior corrosion resistance, as it does not tarnish like silver. Read more...
The imperative to design more energy-efficient appliances makes this an opportune time to reexamine the traditional timed-defrost cycle used on household refrigerators and most commercial refrigeration. Read more...
By now everyone has surely seen the video on the web of a cell phone turning a gas oven on at full power [1]. This is a perfect illustration of how electromagnetic interference (EMI) can make products unsafe. Read more...
EcoWire hook-up wire uses a modified polyphenylene ether (mPPE) thermoplastic that is inherently lighter, tougher, and more flame resistance than PVC. Read more...
Compact IEC 60309 high-power connection devices are used in applications where high-power connection needs include detachability, security, and protection. Read more...
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