White Goods

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White Goods

Durable goods, generally purchased for household or office use. Examples include refrigerators, microwaves and air conditioners. They are called white goods because, historically, they have been available only in white.

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"Those who don't register their appliances risk continuing to use white goods or other products that may have an electric fault, completely unaware as to the risk they are exposing themselves and their families to.

DANGER in the KITCHEN; Tumble dryers, ovens, and other kitchen appliances cause 11 fires every day

GST on small screen televisions and will be around 18 per cent, while that for white goods like refrigerators, washing machines, air-conditioners and large screen televisions will be at 28 per cent.

INDIA NEWS - CONSUMER GOODS TO BE CHEAPER UNDER GST

At home in Turkey, Arcelik is the sustained market leader in white goods, consumer electronics and air-conditioning.

Turkey's ArA[section sign]elik to Buy Pakistani White Goods Manufacturer Dawlance for USD 258m

Two of the positions were made permanent this month, with tenants Carolann Byrne working in the store as a customer service advisor and Afonso Luyeye in the warehouse as a driver and white goods engineer.

Recycling initiative leads to new jobs

The biggest problems consumers faced last year were low-quality white goods, warrantee and servicing.

Consumers most complain about low-quality white goods

This report presents monthly review of the shipment volume and sales of the Chinese white goods industry, including washing machine, refrigerator, and air conditioner, as well as vendor and model volume ranking, and exports and imports.

Recent Study: Chinese Home Appliance Industry and Market, December 2013

White goods shipments including refrigerators in the year fell 0.4 percent from 2011 to 2.19 trillion yen, against 1.61 trillion yen in consumer electronics shipments, down 43.0 percent, said the Japan Electrical Manufacturers' Association.

White goods shipments top consumer electronics in Japan last year

Based on the information, Chen indicated that Sharp will mainly look to take advantage of Hon Hai's production to expand its market share in the Chinese market for white goods, given the fact that the Japanese brand vendor posts sluggish sales there presently.

Sampo's affiliate Rechi to benefit from closer Hon Hai-Sharp cooperation

Panasonic's renewed focus on white goods is an indication of the tough situation the Japanese company faces.

Panasonic banks on white goods to boost Mena sales

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With nearly 3,600 dealer and 600 after sales service points, Arcelik hosts the largest services network in Turkey, retaining its leadership position in the white goods, LCD TV and air conditioner markets in 2009.

TURKEY-ECONOMY -Turkish household appliances firm to purchase South African company

EPA has established a special drop-off location for household hazardous waste, white goods and electronic equipment as the clean-up in Joplin, Mo., continues following the tornado that hit the community on May 22.