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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
Materials Forecast - Unfulfilled Hopes
High oil prices and strong Asian economies exert pressure on commodity supply and pricing.
January 2008
Materials Forecast - Adding to the Chorus
Metals and plastics get top billing among appliance constituents, but no appliance materials are immune to cost pressures.
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
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.
November 2007
Appliance Line - The UK Looks for a Better Way
If the British government wants to be successful in meeting domestic energy efficiency goals, it may need to take a different approach.
September 2007
Metals - A Comparison of Rolled and Polished Stainless-Steel Appliance Finishes
This study compares the corrosion performance of rolled and polished stainless steel used in appliance finishes.
September 2007
Metal Pretreatment - Pretreating with Nanotechnology
Appliance maker Gorenje applies a nanoceramic-based preservative to a metal substrate, achieving a high level of paint adhesion without some of the disadvantages of iron phosphating.
August 2007
Metals and Metal Service Centers - Structuring a Steel Strategy
Appliance companies get supplier help in an environment of higher metals costs.
May 2007
APPLIANCE Line - Leveling the European Playing Field
In Europe, the appliance industry takes a strong stance on environmental freeloaders.
March 2007
Concept Appliances - Conceptual Transformation
While concept appliances may look great as mock-ups, the real test to see if a company has a viable new product on their hands is consumer feedback and how it relates to the market.
February 2007
China Report - China RoHS is Officially Released
On Nov. 6, 2006, China officially released three standards
February 2007
European Report - On Location: Barcelona, Spain: Innovation Incubator—Electrolux Design Lab 2006
Sunny Barcelona was the setting for the 2006 Electrolux Design Lab.
This annual design competition offers a global platform for young
designers to show their talents.
February 2007
The Open Door - A Matter of Ethics
February 2007
Technology Report - On High Alert
A new audio transducer allows engineers to obtain a higher dB level in appliance applications with alarm functions.
February 2007
Metalworking - Metalworking Ages Gracefully
Metalworking equipment suppliers keep up with the times by offering more flexibility and quick changeover.
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