February 2008
Commercial Foodservice Equipment - Not Just an Ice Box


November 2007
Guest Editorial - Doing Business in China the Italian Way
European appliance producer Candy plans to succeed in China by carefully applying its industry know-how, manufacturing expertise, an understanding of marketing needs, and a great deal of patience.

November 2007
Production - Smart Manufacturing in Poland
Usually, there is not much overlap between the world of big business and the self-help sector. But the designers of the Electrolux Manufacturing System (EMS) seem to have been inspired by engineers, controllers, and psychologists.

November 2007
Production - On the Factory Floor


November 2007
Plastic Materials - A Flexible Solution
As appliance design becomes increasingly important, manufacturers are turning to plastic suppliers for materials that are both durable and flexible.

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April 2008
Europe Report - Domotechnica 2008: On Location in Cologne, Germany


February 2008
Europe Report - European Appliance Trade Shows


December 2007
Europe Report - Russian Appliance Market Warms Up Slowly


October 2007
Europe Report - Electrolux Steaming toward a New Appliance Category?


August 2007
Europe Report - A Better Year for European Appliance Makers
Annual reports from Europe’s biggest OEMs clearly show that the economic upturn in Europe is being felt by the appliance industry.

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