Tag: Electrolux
GE sells consumer appliance unit to Electrolux for 3.3bn
General Electric (GE) has announced that it has sold its consumer appliance unit to Swedish appliance maker Electrolux.
The company announced last month that it planned to sell its...
GE looks to sell Appliance Unit
General Electric (GE) has announced that it plans to sell off its consumer appliance unit, with Swedish appliance maker Electrolux and consumer products start-up Quirky named...
Workers at Electrolux snub latest pay offer
Electrolux workers have edged closer to industrial action at the Electrolux white goods factory in Orange after rejecting the company’s latest enterprise bargaining agreement...
WRI recommends retraining for redundant manufacturing workers in the Central West
The Western Research Institute says retraining local manufacturing workers who have lost their jobs is necessary in the Central West region.
The WRI promotes the...
Coalition believes manufacturing still has a future in Australia despite Electrolux decision to shut...
More than 500 people working at the Electrolux manufacturing plant in Orange, NSW stand to lose their jobs after the company’s board in Sweden...
Macfarlane says high Australian dollar still continues to hurt manufacturing
Federal Industry Minister Ian Macfarlane said the biggest issue that continues to hurt Australia’s manufacturing industry is the country’s high dollar, while also admitting...
Union members asked to show support to keep Electrolux producing in Orange
All members of the Australian Manufacturing Workers’ Union (AMWU) are being invited to join the community of Orange, NSW in the fight to keep...
Electrolux contract set to support local manufacturing jobs in South Australia
According to a statement from the South Australian Government, Beverley-based manufacturer Electrolux has been awarded a major contract to supply household appliances to Housing...
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Reality check: Aussie factories’ journey to responsible AI implementation
Artificial intelligence has become more than just a buzzword as it promises to revolutionise every other industry in the world, including manufacturing. In Australia, in particular, the hype surrounding AI and automation has reached a fever pitch, with many business leaders leveraging their resources to race towards adoption and implementation.
