Electric Household Appliances - Global Strategic Business Report

Dublin, Nov. 8, 2013 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/bhlfl4/electric) has announced the addition of the "Electric Household Appliances - Global Strategic Business Report" report to their offering.

This report analyzes the worldwide markets for Electric Household Appliances in Thousand Units by the following Product Segments:

• Major Electric Household Appliances (Compactors)
• Dishwashers
• Disposers
• Dryers
• Freezers
• Microwave Ovens
• Range Hoods
• Electric Ranges
• Refrigerators
• Vacuum Cleaners
• Washing Machines
• Water Heater (Electric)
• Room ACs & Other Major Electric Household Appliances)
• Small Electric Household Appliances (Blenders
• Bread Makers
• Broilers
• Can Openers (electric)
• Coffee Makers
• Electric Knives
• Food Choppers
• Food Processors
• Irons
• Mixers
• Toaster Ovens
• Toasters
• Waffle Irons
• Miscellaneous Small Electric Household Appliances).

The report provides separate comprehensive analytics for the US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Middle East/ Africa, and Latin America. Annual estimates and forecasts are provided for the period 2010 through 2018. Also, a six-year historic analysis is provided for these markets.

The report profiles 232 companies including many key and niche players such as:

• AB Electrolux
• Applica Inc.
• BSH Bosch-Siemens Hausgerate GmbH
• GE Consumer & Industrial
• Groupe SEB
• Haier Group
• Hamilton Beach Brands Inc
• Hitachi Ltd
• Indesit Company SpA
• LG Electronics Inc.
• Panasonic Corporation
• Sanyo Electric Co Ltd
• Miele & CIE
• KG
• Mitsubishi Electric Corporation
• Royal Philips Electronics NV
• Samsung Electronics Co Ltd.
• Spectrum Brand Holdings
• Sunbeam Products Inc.
• Whirlpool Corp.
• Maytag Corporation
• Hoover.

Market data and analytics are derived from primary and secondary research. Company profiles are primarily based upon search engine sources in the public domain.

Key Topics Covered:

I. Introduction, Methodology & Product Definitions

• Study Reliability and Reporting Limitations I-1
• Disclaimers I-2
• Data Interpretation & Reporting Level I-2
• Quantitative Techniques & Analytics I-2
• Product Definitions and Scope of Study I-3
• 1. Major Electric Household Appliances I-3
• 2. Small Electric Household Appliances I-4

II. Executive Summary

1. INDUSTRY OVERVIEW AND OUTLOOK II-1

• Overview II-1
• Recession and Beyond: An Insight II-2
• Impact of the European Debt Crisis: A Review II-2
• Developing Regions Lend Traction to Global Market II-3
• Saturation Typifies Developed Markets II-3
• Major and Small Household Appliances Market Forecasts II-4
• Trade Policies Affect Household Appliances Export Market II-4
• Household Appliance Market Vulnerable to Price Changes II-4
• Competitive Scenario II-5

2. MAJOR TRENDS II-6

• Energy Efficient Appliances Rule the Roost II-6
• Innovation - Name of the Game II-6
• Spotlight Set to Shine on Smart Appliances II-7
• Internet Sales Continue to Gobble up Market Share II-8
• Popularity of Dishwashers Expands in Modern Households II-8
• Rising Popularity of Microwavable Foods Prop Up Demand for Microwave Ovens II-9
• A Shift Towards Easy-Operable Appliances II-9
• Consumer Rating of Product Features II-9
• Consumer Preferences Rule the Industry II-10
• Factors Influencing Purchase Decision II-10
• Preference for Premium-Priced Products II-10

3. PRODUCT OVERVIEW II-11

• Electric Household Appliances - Market Segmentation II-11
• Major Electric Household Appliances II-11
• Profile of Select Major Electric Household Appliance Type II-12
• Dishwashers II-12
• Food Waste Disposers II-12
• Microwave Ovens II-12
• Types of Microwave Ovens Based on Contemporary Functions II-13
• Microwaving: Prevents Leaching of Vitamins II-13
• Microwaving: Does Not Pose Risk of Radiation II-13
• Uneven Heating Leads to Survival of Microorganisms II-14
• Microwave Cooks Frozen Food Safely II-14
• Electric Ranges II-14
• Types of Cooking Ranges II-14
• Refrigerators II-14
• Refrigerator Demand - Mainly from Second Time Purchases II-14
• Washing Machines II-15
• 'On' with the New Automatic Machine II-15
• Horizontal-Axis Washing Machines (HWM) - Gaining Popularity II-15
• Horizontal-Axis Vs Vertical-Axis Washers II-15
• Advantages of Horizontal-Axis Washing Machines II-16
• Front Load Vis-a-vis Top Load Washing Machines II-16
• Vacuum Cleaners II-16
• Cyclonic Action Vacuum Cleaner II-17
• Upright Vacuum Cleaners II-17
• Backpack Vacuums for Surface Cleaning II-17
• Robotic Floor Care Equipment II-17
• Small Electric Appliances II-17
• Profile of Select Major Electric Household Appliance Type II-18
• Coffee Makers II-18
• Automatic Drip Coffee Makers Result in Declining Profits II-18
• Specialty Brew Machines II-19
• Mixers II-19
• Electric Irons II-19
• Electric Irons Market Offers High Growth Potential II-19
• Low-Priced Irons Favored by Consumers II-20

4. TECHNOLOGICAL ADVANCEMENTS II-21

• University of Leeds Formulates Innovative Technology II-21
• Borealis Introduces First Polypropylene Microcomposite for Appliance Industry II-21
• Dishwasher Manufacturers On an Innovation Spree II-21
• Market Giants Taking Advantage of Technology II-22
• Impact of Technology on the Home Appliances Industry II-22
• Washing Machine that Cleans without Detergent II-22
• Plastics Replace Metals in Appliances II-22
• Quest for the Sound of Silence II-22
• Development of User-Friendly, Time Saving Washers II-23
• Ergonomically Designed Floor-Care Appliances II-23

5. PRODUCT INNOVATIONS/INTRODUCTIONS II-24

• GE Appliances Launches Enhancements to GE Profile Gas Ranges II-24
• GE Launches Innovative Water Softener II-24
• GE to Roll Out Innovative Range of French Door Refrigerators II-25
• GE Rolls out GeoSpring™ Hybrid Water Heater II-26
• Haier Upgrades Frost Free Refrigerator Series II-26
• Arçelik to Unveil Its New Air Conditioning System II-27
• Samsung Electronics Levant Introduces Jungfrau Residential AC in Jordan II-27
• Electrolux Unveils Side by Side Refrigerator II-27
• Maytag Introduces Condenser Tumble Dryer II-28
• Hitachi Sales Showcases Midori Range of Eco-Friendly Home Appliances II-28
• LG Electronics Introduces Largest Capacity Drum Washing Machine in Korea II-28
• Thermador Launches Star-SapphireTM Dishwasher II-28
• Bosch Home Appliances Introduces New Dishwasher II-29
• Samsung Electronics Unveils Frost Free Range of Refrigerators with Digital Inverter Compressor II-29
• Bosch Home Appliances Introduces Avantixx 8 Condensation Dryer in India II-29
• Samsung Electronics Launches New Microwave Oven II-30
• KitchenAid to Introduce Catalina Collection of Small Appliances II-30
• Panasonic Launches JetForce Vacuum Cleaner Collection II-30
• Panasonic Unveils Microwave Ovens for 2012 Product Range II-31
• LG Electronics Unveils New Front Load Washing Machine II-31
• LG Electronics Launches New Robotic Vacuums II-31
• Miele Rolls Out New Canister Vacuum Cleaners II-32
• Key Technology Launches New Auto Dryer for Fresh-Cut Produce II-32
• Samsung Electronics Rolls Out WF457 Front-Loading Washer II-33
• Dawlance Unveils DW115 CHZ Microwave II-33
• Electrolux Professional Launches New T5000-Series Dryers II-33
• Samsung Electronics Launches New Range of Smart and Compact Ovens II-33
• Toshiba Introduces Range of Energy-Saving Home Appliances II-34
• Friedrich Air Conditioning Unveils Kühl Room Air Conditioner II-34
• KitchenAid Launches a Range of Cooktops and Wall Ovens II-35
• Thetford Unveils N3000 Series of Refrigerators II-35
• LG Electronics Launches New Line of Refrigerators II-35
• KitchenAid Launches Freestanding French Door Refrigerators II-36
• Samsung Singapore Introduces Robotic NaviBot-S Vacuum Cleaner in Singapore II-37
• Whirlpool Introduces New Washing Machine Range with Sixth Sense Colours Technology II-37
• Liebherr Group Launches HCB 1560 II-37
• Samsung Malaysia Electronics Unveils Samsung OmniPro Convection Microwave Oven (CP1395EST) II-38
• Havells India Introduces Energy Efficient Home Appliances II-38
• Miele Launches Futura ProfiLine Dishwasher II-38
• Haier America Trading Unveils DWL7075 Series of ENERGY STAR® Qualified Dishwashers II-39
• Samsung Electronics Launches New Side-by-Side Refrigerator in India II-39
• DANVER Stainless Steel Cabinetry Unveils ASKO Outdoor Dishwasher II-39
• Atrix International Rolls Out Atrix Canister Vacuum Cleaner II-39
• Miele Offers S7580 AutoEco Upright Vacuum II-40
• Franke Launches Kitchen Waste Disposers II-40
• Panasonic Unveils ECO Range of Refrigerators in New Zealand Japan/New II-41
• LG Electronics USA Launches Door-in-DoorTM French-Door Refrigerator II-41
• Haier India Introduces E - Precis Series Range of Water Heaters in India II-41
• Davidson Washroom Unveils Dualflow Plus Hand Dryer from Mediclinics II-41
• Haier Offers Range of Countertop Microwave Ovens II-42
• Whirlpool Launches AZA 9790 Tumble Dryer II-42
• LG Electronics Unveils Hygiene Fresh Refrigerators and 6 Motion Direct Drive Washing Machines in Lebanon II-43
• Tennant Launches Upright Vacuum Cleaners II-43
• Videocon Unveils Videocon Hero Series II-44
• LG Launches Largest Refrigerator II-44
• GE Launches JGBS23: A New Model Free-Standing Cooking Range II-44
• GE Launches Double-Oven Cooking Range II-44
• GE Appliances Introduces MyPlate Feature in Microwave Ovens II-45
• Candy Launches New Range of Microwave Ovens II-45
• Rowenta Launches Silence Force Extreme II-45
• Hisense Introduces New Energy-Efficient Hisense Inverter Air-Conditioners in Egypt II-46
• LG to Unveil Innovative Smartphone Control for Home Appliances Line II-46
• Philips Supplies Solar LED Lighting, Eco-Friendly Cooking Stoves in South Africa's IIembe District II-46
• Daewoo Launches Zero Standby Microwave Oven II-46

6. PRODUCT LAUNCHES IN THE RECENT PAST: A PERSPECTIVE BUILDER II-47

• Dawlance Unveils Innovative Microwave Oven Series II-47
• Racold Launches Advanced Water Heaters II-47
• LG Unveils Green Membrane Bioreactor Water Treatment System II-47
• GE Advantium Ovens Feature Path-breaking Speedcook Technology II-47
• GE Releases Stylish 18" Dishwasher II-48
• GE Introduces Latest Zoneline Air Conditioners II-48
• GE Unveils New GE Profile Refrigerator with Two Freezer Drawers II-48
• GE Launches New GE Profile Double-Oven Cooking Range II-49
• Frigidaire Launches Professional® Series All-refrigerator and All-freezer II-49
• GE Launches GE Profile Wall Ovens II-49
• Monogram Launches Innovative Range of Integrated All-Freezers and All-Refrigerators II-50
• GE Launches Integrated Side-by-Side Refrigerator Series II-51
• Indesit Showcases Intelligent Home Appliances II-51
• Whirlpool Brand Launches the New Whirlpool® Cabrio® II-52
• Mitsubishi Electric Introduces 16:3-Aspect TFT-LCD Module II-53
• Videocon Introduces Careen Tilt Tub Washing Machines Range II-53
• Candy Hoover Launches Candy Top Loader Compact Washing Machine II-53
• LG Electronics Introduces Prime Series of Front Loader Washing Machine in Saudi Arabia II-54
• Nilfisk Industrial Vacuum Division Introduces Nilfisk CFM 118/50EXP Vacuum Cleaner II-54
• TTK Prestige to Launch Microwave Pressure Cooker II-55
• LG Electronics India Unveils Direct Cool Refrigerators II-55
• SANYO Electric Enhances V.I.P.TM Ultralow Temperature Freezers II-55
• Samsung Electronic Introduces New Refrigerators II-55
• Miele Unveils Chef Series Microwave Oven II-56
• Samsung to Introduce OmniPro Microwave Oven II-56
• A.O. Smith Introduces New Energy Efficient Water Heater II-56
• Dyson Unveils City DC26 Small Vacuum Cleaner II-56
• Samsung Electronics America Presents the New RF4287 Refrigerator II-56
• Neato Launches Robot Vacuum Cleaner II-57
• Fein Introduces New Series of Dustex Vacuum Cleaners II-57
• Panasonic Unveils Eco-Friendly Washing Machines II-57
• Matco-Norca to Introduce Braided Stainless Steel Connectors II-57
• Maya Appliances Unveils Preethi Brand in India II-57
• Candy and Hoover Roll out New Intelligent Washing Machines II-58
• Hoover Presents VHD146 White Washing Machine II-58
• LG Unveils New Model of Washing Machine F1403RD II-58
• LEC to Introduce Wire Drawer System II-58
• LG Unveils a Robot Like Vacuum Cleaner-RoboKing II-58
• LG Introduces New Range of Dishwashers II-59
• Electrolux Introduces Silence Amplified Vacuum Cleaner II-59
• KenBay Launches Customized Compactors II-59
• ATAG Launches New Range of Dishwashers II-60
• ATAG Introduces Side-By-Side American-Style Refrigerator Series II-60
• Sub-Zero Launches In-built Superior Performance Refrigerator-Freezers II-60
• Wuxi Little Swan to Establish New Facilities II-60
• Neff Unveils New Range of Dishwashers II-61
• Samsung Electronics Australia Launches New Microwave Systems in Australia II-61
• De Dietrich to Introduce Ultrasonic Dishwashers II-61
• AEG-Electrolux Unveils Super Eco Washing Machine II-61
• Dawlance Unveils DW-130C Pizza Expert Microwave in Pakistan II-62
• Bosch to Introduce New'Classic' Refrigerators in Berlin II-62
• Nilfisk-ALTO Launches New ATITX Series Vacuum Cleaners II-62
• Siemens Unveil iQ Dishwasher Series II-63
• Haier Appliances Introduces Spa Water Heaters in India II-63
• Kaltis Unveils Hydrocarbon Freezers II-63
• Haier Introduces Coupe SBS Refrigerators in India II-63
• Samsung India Unveils Range of Fully Automatic Washing Machines in India II-64
• LG Launches Bagless Vacuum Cleaner in Europe II-64
• ATAG Introduces VA6511NT Dishwasher II-64
• Panasonic Australia to Introduce Washing Machines and Luxury Massage Chair II-65
• LG Electronics Expands Kitchen Portfolio II-65
• SEA Expands Kitchen Line Portfolio II-65
• Videocon to Introduce New Range of Washing Machines II-66
• SAMSUNG India Unveils New Refrigerator Range II-66
• Elga Process Water Launches Clearo R-O systems II-66
• Falcon Unveils Falcon 900 Single Cavity Induction Array of Cookers II-67
• Apollo Industries Launches Crusader Food Waste Disposers II-67
• Panasonic to Unveil Fridge Freezers in Europe II-67
• Panasonic to Launch Fridge Freezers and Washing Machines in Europe II-67
• SECA Introduces Refrigerator Models II-67
• Sensor Switch Launches Refrigerator Aisle Occupancy Sensor Kit II-68
• LG Unveils Health Plus Home Appliances Range II-68
• Bissell Homecare Introduces Pawsitively Clean Brand and Pet Inspired Product Range II-68
• Philips to Introduce Low-cost Home Appliances in India II-68

7. RECENT INDUSTRY ACTIVITY II-69

• GE Inaugurates Hybrid Water Heater Production Plant in Louisville II-69
• Whirlpool Inaugurates New Manufacturing Plant II-69
• Whirlpool Inks Strategic Alliance with Suning for Sale of Home Appliances in China II-69
• Daikin Signs Joint Venture with Imora to Form PT. Daikin Air Conditioning II-69
• SigmaTron International Takes Over Certain Liabilities and Assets of Spitfire Control II-69
• Haier Group Takes Over Consumer Electric Appliances Business of SANYO Electric II-70
• GE Energy Industrial Solutions Inks Deal with Quang Dung Technology Distribution II-70
• Panasonic to Take Over Refrigerated Storage and Distribution Business of Sanyo Philippines II-70
• Walton Forays into Gulf Market II-70
• Miele India Establishes Outlet in Gujarat II-71
• Haier Group Enters into Alliance with Suning Appliance II-71
• Haier Pakistan Enters into Partnership with Unilever Pakistan II-71
• BSH Bosch und Siemens Hausgerate Establish Washing Machine Factory in Russia II-71
• Sinmag Equipment and All Group to Form Joint Venture II-71
• 360Buy.com Inks Household Appliance Procurement Agreement with Household Appliance Manufacturers II-72
• The Home Depot to Market Electrolux Appliances in US II-72
• Sichuan Changhong Electric Group to Foray into Small Household Appliance Market II-72
• Sharp to Establish New Washing Machine and Refrigerator Facility in Indonesia II-72
• Panasonic Considers Manufacture of Appliances in Northern Africa II-72
• Electrolux South Africa Launches Vac from the Sea Project II-73
• GE Appliances Commences GeoSpringTM Hybrid Water Heater Manufacturing Facility II-73
• SCHOTT Enters into Partnership with TTK Prestige II-73
• Honeywell Inks MoU with Haier II-73
• Bay Grove Acquires Terminal Freezers II-74
• Daikin Industries Establishes New Air Conditioning Company II-74
• Royal Philips Electronics to Take Over Provos II-74
• SANYO Signs Memorandum of Understanding with Haier Group II-75
• Royal Philips Electronics to Acquire Preethi II-75
• Daikin Europe Takes Over Airfel II-75
• BSH Inaugurates New Technology Center in Berlin II-76
• Haier India Unveils First Haier Experience Centre in Eastern India II-76
• Haier India Launches New Haier Experience Centre in Western India II-76
• Haier India Inaugurates Two Haier Experience Centres in Bangalore II-77
• Groupe SEB Takes Over Majority Stake in Maharaja Appliances II-77
• Midea and Freescale Semiconductor Unveil Solid State RF Microwave Oven II-77
• Comcater Introduces Comenda Platinum Series of Commercial Warewashers II-78
• Panasonic Rolls Out A+++Rated Two-Door Refrigerator II-78
• Robert Bosch Unveils Zeolite Dishwasher in India II-78
• MIRC Electronics Unveils Business Diversification Plans II-78
• Zenith Electronics Inks Agreement with Samsung II-79
• Frigidaire Washers Recognized as Most Efficient Energy Star® Washer Models II-79
• BSHs Super-Efficient Product Portfolio Contributes to Environmental Protection II-79
• Daewoo Electronics Bags Low Carbon Certification for SBS Refrigerator II-79
• Daewoo to Foray into New Southeast Asian Markets II-80

8. INDUSTRY ACTIVITY IN THE RECENT PAST: A PERSPECTIVE BUILDER II-81

• BSH Forges Joint Venture Agreement with Al Jezy Group II-81
• Daewoo Broadens Footprint in South Asian Market II-81
• Danby Products Acquires Mac-Grays MicroFridge® II-81
• BSHs Zeolite® Drying System Bags the 2010 Utopia Award II-82
• Samsung to Establish New Refrigerator Manufacturing Facility II-82
• Gome Inks Agreement with Samsung II-82
• Wuxi Little Swan to Acquire Assets of Hefei Royalstar Washing Machine II-82
• MIRC Electronics to Commence Production of Refrigerators II-82
• GE to Commence Production of Dryers and Washers II-83
• Whirlpool Corporation Enters into Partnership with Beazer Homes II-83
• Miele Appliances Enters into Indian Market II-83
• Jumbo Signs Distribution Agreement with Gorenje II-83
• Samsung India Electronics to Produce Home Appliances II-84
• Suning Appliance Enters into Agreement with Whirlpool II-84
• ETA Star Appliances to Introduce Sanyo in India II-84
• LG Electronics to Launch Innovative Products in India II-84
• Midea Electric Acquires Majority Stake in Little Swan II-84
• DBG Group Investments LLC Acquires EcoQuest International II-85
• Indesit Company SpA to Close Plant in Italy II-85
• Whirlpool to Close Plant in Indiana II-85
• Samsung Electronics Acquires Amicas Washing Machine and Refrigerator Manufacturing Facilities II-85
• HD Enters into Agreement with GE Consumer & Industrial II-85
• SED International and Panasonic Enter into a Distribution Deal II-86
• GEA Refrigeration Acquires Intec USA II-86
• Megtec Systems Acquires Intellectual Property of Ross Air Systems II-86
• ACS Group Takes Over Walton/Stout II-86
• Hefei Rongshida Sanyo Electric Signs Agreement with Hefei New High-tech Area II-86
• Sichuan Changhong Electric to Divest Air Conditioner Business II-86
• Akai to Re-establish Brand Position in Indian Sub-continent II-86
• Panasonic Europe to Establish Panasonic Home Appliance Lifestyle Research Centre Europe II-87
• Rheem Australia to Acquire Aqua-Max Water-Heating Business from Sietel II-87
• Altex Romania Establishes New Store in Timisoara II-87
• Shandong Sanlian Group to Establish New Household Appliance Retail Company II-88
• Gree Electric Appliances Signs Agreement with Daikin Industries II-88
• Vell Group Acquires E.Zitouniatis II-88
• Salton, Inc. Name Changed to Russell Hobbs, Inc. II-88
• Voltas Acquires Interest in Universal Comfort Products II-88
• Middleby Corp Acquires Frifri Aro II-88
• Middleby Takes Over GIGA Grandi Cucine II-89
• Starbucks Corp. Acquires The Coffee Equipment Co. II-89
• Tennant Co. Acquires Sociedade Alfa Ltda II-89
• Red Diamond Capital Inc., Takes Over WC Wood Group of Cos II-89
• Dexter Apache Holdings Buys Leer LP II-89
• Illinois Tool Works Inc. Snaps Up Peerless Machinery Corp. II-89
• Haier Appliances (India) to Expand in India II-90
• Midea Electric Appliances Signs Agreement with Toshiba Carrier Corp. II-90
• LG Electronics Inc., (South Korea) to Share Patents with GE II-90
• Samsung Electronics Starts Production of Front-Load Washing Machines in India II-90
• Haier to Launch New Range of Electrical Appliances in India II-90
• Electrolux to Export Refrigerators to SAARC Nations, Africa and Middle East II-90
• ETA Star Appliances Enters into Marketing Agreement with Indesit II-91
• Metalfrio Solutions Acquires Capital Stock of Senocak Holding II-91
• Baosteel Group Signs Cooperative Agreement with Haier Group II-91
• Panasonic Plans to Open Offices in St.Petersburg and Moscow II-91
• A.O. Smith to Venture into Indian Water Heater Market II-91
• Matsushita Electric Industrial Company Renamed as Panasonic II-91
• Electrolux to Invest in Hungarian Plants II-91
• Mitsubishi Electric to Shutter Down Washing Machine Production II-92
• Shanghai Hitachi Household Appliances Company Opens Office in New Delhi II-92
• Bharat Petroleum to Diversify II-92
• Merloni TermoSanitari to Focus on India's Water Heater Market II-92
• Jaquar & Company Signs A Joint Venture Agreement with A.O. Smith Water Products Company II-92
• Midea Electric to Enter into Joint Venture with Carrier Asia II-92
• Merloni to Produce Parts for Ardo Washing Machines II-93
• Midea Electric to Acquire Subsidiaries Of Welling Holding II-93
• Panasonic to Offer Household Appliances in German Market II-93
• Daewoo to Invest in Polish Market II-93
• Whirlpool Enters into a Joint Venture with Hisense II-93
• Whirlpool Corporation to Invest in WIL II-94
• Horizont-Midea Group Joint Venture to Produce Microwave Ovens II-94
• Citronix to Sign Agreement with ZTE to Form Joint Company II-94
• The Elica Group Acquires Gutmann II-94
• Indesit Company Acquires Outstanding Stake in GDA from GE II-94
• Midea to Acquire Remaining Interest in Hefei Rongshida Laundering Equipment Manufacturing II-94
• The Riverside Company Takes Over Eemax II-95
• Sanyo Electric Takes Over Interest in Dalian Bingshan Group II-95
• Daikin Takes Over Rotex Group Companies II-95
• Qingdao Haier Company to Acquire Interest in Haier Electronics from Deutsche Bank II-95
• The Southern Fund Takes Over Stake in Desmon II-96
• Mac-Gray Takes Over Automatic II-96
• Midea Electric Acquires Interest in Wuxi Little Swan Company from Wuxi Guolian Development (Group) Company II-96
• AP Wagner Takes Over Assets of Jacoby II-96
• BSH Bosch and Siemens Hausgeraete Takes Over Willem van Rijn Huishoud-elektro II-97
• Gome Acquires BF Electric II-97
• Reliance Retail to Set Up Home Appliance Stores II-97
• Toshiba Acquires TCL II-97
• Fujitsu General Central Air-conditioner Establishes New Facility II-97
• BSH Home Appliance Manufactures New Range of Products II-98
• Whirlpool and Suning Appliance Enter into Strategic Partnership II-98
• A.O. Smith Signs Merger Agreement with Smith Investment II-98
• Godrej to Consolidate the Business II-98
• Matsushita Electric to Merge with Matsushita Battery II-98
• Haier Air Conditioner Establishes New Facility II-99
• Haier Refrigerator Enters into Partnership with C Channel II-99

9. FOCUS ON SELECT GLOBAL PLAYERS II-100

• AB Electrolux (Sweden) II-100
• BSH Bosch-Siemens Hausgerate GmbH (Germany) II-100
• GE Consumer & Industrial (USA) II-100
• Groupe SEB (France) II-101
• Haier Group (China) II-101
• Hamilton Beach Brands, Inc. (USA) II-101
• Hitachi Ltd. (Japan) II-102
• Indesit Company SpA (Italy) II-102
• LG Electronics Inc. (Korea) II-102
• Panasonic Corporation (Japan) II-103
• Sanyo Electric Co Ltd (Japan) II-103
• Miele & CIE, KG (Germany) II-103
• Mitsubishi Electric Corporation (Japan) II-104
• Royal Philips Electronics NV (The Netherlands) II-104
• Samsung Electronics Co Ltd (Korea) II-104
• Spectrum Brand Holdings (USA) II-104
• Sunbeam Products, Inc. (USA) II-105
• Whirlpool Corp. (USA) II-105
• Maytag Corporation (USA) II-106
• Hoover (USA) - A Division of Maytag II-106

10. GLOBAL MARKET PERSPECTIVE II-107

III. Market

IV. Competitive Landscape
Total Companies Profiled: 232 (including Divisions/Subsidiaries - (310)

The United States (44)
Canada (8)
Japan (12)
Europe (143)
France (7)
Germany (21)
The United Kingdom (26)
Italy (35)
Spain (9)
Rest of Europe (45)
Asia-Pacific (Excluding Japan) (92)
Latin America (7)
Africa (4)

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