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August 2008
Appliance Line - Going Grid-Free
How long until “alternative” home power becomes truly cost-justifiable?
June 2008
Appliance Line - Sustainability Is Just Getting Started
Meeting national standards looks easy compared to sustainability demands that could be coming from retailers.
May 2008
Appliance Line - Mass + Premium
The appliance industry is fine-tuning its approach to make the best of unpleasant circumstances.
April 2008
Appliance Line - Embracing Agility
Can OEMs accelerate time to market using software development strategies?
March 2008
Appliance Line - What Consumers Want at Home in 2008
Opportunities are there, and it helps to know what homebuyers are looking for.
March 2008
Outdoor Power Equipment - Going Green(er)
Outdoor power equipment in 2008 will not only help keep consumers’ backyards looking trim and tidy, but will also help keep the environment green.
March 2008
Outdoor Power Equipment - Jack & Jill and John Deere
Outdoor power equipment maker John Deere was the first company to benefit from the expanded capabilities of new precision motion tracking technology interface.
January 2008
Appliance Line - Weak Economy, Strong Industry
2008 will be another difficult year—but the appliance industry knows how to make the most of tough times.
January 2008
North America Forecast - 2008: The Industry Shows Its Resilience
While shipment numbers remain sluggish, the U.S. industry continues to court success by cutting costs and convincing consumers to pay a premium for value-added appliances.
January 2008
Europe Forecast - The Power of Persistence
European appliance makers remain optimistic that, despite high tax hikes and increasing material costs, 2008 could be a growth year.
January 2008
Latin America Forecast - Continuing Growth in Latin America
After a period of robust growth, the Latin American appliance market will slow down to show steady performance increases in 2008.
January 2008
Forecast India, China, Middle East - Another Growth Year in 2008
Despite the impact of sluggish U.S. economy, appliance industries in China, India, and the Middle East should continue growing in 2008.
January 2008
Outdoor Power Equipment Institute Editorial - A Tough Year for Outdoor Power Equipment
There really isn’t a way to sugarcoat the news. It was a tough year for the outdoor power equipment industry.
December 2007
Europe Report - Russian Appliance Market Warms Up Slowly
December 2007
The Open Door - A Closer Look at Standby Power
December 2007
2007 Year in Review - Moving and Shaking: 2007 Industry Year in Review
It was a year marked by uncertain markets, the continuing shift of manufacturing to lower-cost production centers, and the mounting importance of environmental factors in the design, manufacturing, and marketing of appliances.
December 2007
2007 Year in Review - Appliance Standards and the Environment in 2007
December 2007
Design - Designing for Cultures
Despite globalization, cultural identities remain entrenched, calling for appliances with unique features.
December 2007
Consumer Research - What Consumer Research Says about Appliance Noise
A recent study found that most consumers are willing to pay a premium for quiet appliances.
December 2007
13th Annual Portrait of the Latin American Appliance Industry
The availability of credit continued to stimulate the Latin American market for home appliances in 2006.
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