LG promotions to entice consumers and boost winter sales
LG has launched a number of promotions for the winter retail period, with cashback and bonus offers being rolled out to boost sales across three key appliance categories.
Wed 15/05/2013 12:00:00 / Read More »Brivis re-issues evaporative cooler recall
Brivis Climate Systems has reissued a recall on two of its products due to a fire hazard. The faulty models were previously recalled in 2008 and 2009, but the brand said "some affected units remain unrepaired".
Mon 04/02/2013 12:00:00 / Read More »Mitsubishi launches air con promotion in final sales push
Mitsubishi Electric is offering consumers an Eftpos Cash Card with the purchase of selected air conditioners to help push its range in the last month of summer.
Fri 01/02/2013 12:00:00 / Read More »Samsung's whitegoods boss talks new products and the challenges ahead
In part two of this special Q&A, Current.com.au talks to Samsung about the successes of 2012, its product pipeline for 2013 and what challenges retailers can expect in the appliance category next year.
Tue 04/12/2012 12:00:00 / Read More »Samsung's whitegoods boss talks connected appliances and retail strategy
In part one of this special Q&A, Current.com.au talks to Samsung about its new Wi-Fi Refrigerator and Air Conditioners, how connected appliances should be sold and what the future of the connected home will look like.
Mon 03/12/2012 12:00:00 / Read More »From apples to apps: Samsung brings Wi-Fi Refrigerator to Australia
After first being unveiled in a quiet corner of the Korean brand's stand at IFA, Samsung has brought the new Smart Series Wi-Fi enabled Refrigerator to the Australian market.
Thu 15/11/2012 12:00:00 / Read More »Fujitsu General to boost summer sales with Ice Age promotion
Fujitsu General is set to promote its range of wall-mounted air conditioners this summer by offering consumers a set of four Ice Age DVDs as a gift with purchase.
Fri 19/10/2012 12:00:00 / Read More »LG takes Stock as former Miele manager joins commercial team
LG Electronics Australia has announced a new addition to its commercial air conditioning sales team, appointing a former Miele state sales manager as national dealer sales manager for the category.
Mon 15/10/2012 12:00:00 / Read More »Tragic death leads to call for only professional air conditioner installations
Consumers and retailers are being urged to only use and recommend licensed and fully trained electricians and tradespeople following the death of a 24-year-old man who was electrocuted while installing an air conditioner.
Tue 09/10/2012 12:00:00 / Read More »Good news for seasonal: Bureau expects warmer than average summer
The Bureau of Meteorology has released its a national outlook for early summer, with most of Australia showing a good chance of exceeding average maximum temperatures - which is good news for retailers selling seasonal appliances.
Thu 20/09/2012 12:00:00 / Read More »Fujitsu finds favour on the retail floor with award win
When it comes to setting yourself apart from other brands on the retail floor, there is plenty to be said for an award next to your name. And Fujitsu is certainly reaping the benefits of its latest award win.
Tue 15/05/2012 12:00:00 / Read More »Seeley founder slams carbon tax as an 'unnecessary imposition'
The founder and chairman of Australian air conditioning manufacturer Seeley International has criticised the Federal Government's carbon pricing scheme, saying that it is an unnecessary imposition on Australian manufacturing.
Mon 14/05/2012 12:00:00 / Read More »Air conditioning gets a makeover with new seasonal styles
While there are plenty of huge, commercial-grade air conditioning units on show at the Air Conditioning, Refrigeration and Building Services Expo, there is also an emerging trend to be seen in domestic appliances.
Wed 09/05/2012 12:00:00 / Read More »Teco using Androids to heat up sluggish air conditioner sales
Seasonal appliance brand Teco Australia is looking to heat up air conditioner sales this winter by offering a free Tecovision Android media centre worth RRP $249 with the sale and installation of selected units.
Tue 08/05/2012 12:00:00 / Read More »Panasonic launches consumer and trade Air Conditioning promotions
Consumers of Panasonic's air con range can receive a rebate of up to $200 off their power bill while sales staff can score a free jacket by completing an online training course.
Wed 02/05/2012 12:00:00 / Read More »Fujitsu General is still Australia's favourite air
Fujitsu General has taken out top gong in a recent Canstar Blue survey on air conditioners, outstripping other brands in every key category. The survey also showed that more than half of consumers value energy efficiency in their air con.
Tue 27/03/2012 12:00:00 / Read More »Fujitsu General to drive winter sales with Free Money promotion
As Australians gear up for the cooler months, Fujitsu General has announced it will once again be running its Fujitsu Free Money promotion, following on from successful campaigns over the last 6 years.
Tue 06/03/2012 12:00:00 / Read More »Aussies saving power by switching off appliances...but not the air con
While consumers are attempting to save power by switching off appliances like the beloved beer fridge, many would rather cut costs elsewhere than turn off their air conditioners.
Mon 30/01/2012 12:00:00 / Read More »Kelvinator brings Peak Smart air con technology to the community
Kelvinator has launched new air conditioners featuring Peak Smart technology, designed to reduce power use during peak times. As a part of a Queensland awareness program, the manufacturer has also donated units to a local charity.
Mon 16/01/2012 12:00:00 / Read More »Panasonic plays it cool with Australian Open air conditioning promo
With the Australian Open kicking off in Melbourne today, Panasonic has announced a promotion giving consumers the opportunity to win an energy-saving Air Conditioner every day for the duration of the tennis competition.
Mon 16/01/2012 12:00:00 / Read More »Fujitsu General restructures commercial division
Air conditioner manufacturer Fujitsu General has announced a restructure of its Australian commercial business, with the director of product and project development, Bernie Bugdalski, leaving the company.
Mon 09/01/2012 12:00:00 / Read More »Omega Altise's new portable air conditioners are set for summer
UPDATE: Omega Altise has launched a new range of portable air conditioners in time for summer, each offering Aqua Chill and Double Condenser technology.
Mon 24/10/2011 12:00:00 / Read More »Daikin most energy efficient air conditioners: consumer survey
Daikin has surpassed market leader Fujitsu in a consumer satisfaction survey which has measured key indicators such as energy efficiency, price, after sales service and reliability. Read on to see which air conditioner supplier came in last.
Wed 09/02/2011 12:00:00 / Read More »Queensland floods mark another "bad" cooling season
A north Queensland retailer has told Current.com.au that the constant rain and cooler temperatures have hindered air conditioning sales for the fifth year in a row.
Tue 11/01/2011 12:00:00 / Read More »Air conditioning category tipped to grow as La Nina brings a hot, humid summer
As air conditioning suppliers forecast for the summer ahead the Bureau of Meteorology (BOM) has predicted warmer than average temperatures for the rest of the year across the most populous areas of Australia.
Thu 14/10/2010 12:00:00 / Read More »Saving energy and money with a Diamond
Mitsubishi Heavy Industries' new Diamond series inverter air-conditioners will appeal to customers who are both energy and financially conscious, with a running costs of approximately $0.11 per hour.
Fri 07/05/2010 12:00:00 / Read More »Sanyo looking to hit aggressive sales targets (with some bizarre products)
Sanyo has outlined aggressive market share targets in the Asia Pacific markets over the next 18 months of trading.
Fri 23/04/2010 12:00:00 / Read More »New range of Samsung air conditioners gets immediate attention
Samsung Electronics has made an immediate splash with this week's unveiling of five new models in its MAX range of air conditioners, with interest from retailers already piqued.
Wed 14/04/2010 12:00:00 / Read More »SA air con law changes more about money than the environment
Current.com.au has discovered the real reason behind the South Australian Government's extraordinary new air conditioner energy laws. These changes are not do with saving the planet, but about saving money from the hip pocket of Croweaters.
Tue 05/01/2010 12:00:00 / Read More »Haier appoints Seeley to distribute its air conditioner range
Haier and Seeley International have announced that they have formed an alliance where Haier has given Seeley the distribution rights to its range of refrigerated air conditioner products in Australia and New Zealand.
Fri 10/07/2009 12:00:00 / Read More »Was the heat wave more beneficial to retailers than suppliers?
The heat wave that has plagued Australia over the past few weeks saw a rapid increase in the purchase of cooling products like fans and air conditioners, in a lot of cases retailers sold out of many products, but was it too late to benefit suppliers?
Thu 12/02/2009 12:00:00 / Read More »
