trade update…

With every brochure request, Britannia will be sending a DVD, designed to help consumers better understand the specification of its range cookers and the benefits of cooking with them. As well as giving consumers menu ideas, it also draws attention to the benefits of multi-functional cooking, telescopic shelves and the rotisserie.
BSH Home Appliances has launched a new online ‘eShop’ for trade and individual customers. Instead of placing separate orders for accessories and spare parts for each brand, they can now be ordered from a new website at http://www.shop.bshappliancecare.com/.
Domotec’s steam cleaner range has received the British Allergy Foundation Seal of Approval. All of Domotec’s full size steam cleaners are now proven to be effective in reducing the presence of household dust mite and its allergen derP1, mould and cat dander.
Small domestic electrical appliances manufacturer Home-tek International  is supporting its local football team, Huddersfield Town, through 2008 as part of the club’s centenary year.
Samsung Electronics UK has won the ‘Best Product’ award at the Brit Insurance Design Award 2008 for the Samsung J-Series refrigerator, designed by the acclaimed British designer Jasper Morrison.
SEBO has called for responsible manufacturing of appliances, pointing out that the amount of energy consumed in their production and distribution can outweigh the energy used during the lifespan of a product. The company ensures that every single element of its vacuum cleaners is locally sourced and produced.
Toshiba Corporation has announced that it will no longer develop, manufacture and market HD DVD players and recorders. Toshiba will continue, however, to provide full product support for all owners of Toshiba HD DVD products.