Ilve distributor Eurolinx set to relaunch De Dietrich cooking brand "this year"
After De Dietrich was shelved in Australia by former distributor Shriro Australia, Eurolinx - the Australian and New Zealand distributor of Ilve Appliances - has confirmed it will be bringing De Dietrich back to Australia "later this year".
Mon 18/03/2013 12:00:00 / Read More »Blanco brand and sales managers depart Shriro
Two members of the Blanco team Shriro Australia inherited from Hagemeyer Brands Australia have departed the organisation.
Tue 20/11/2012 12:00:00 / Read More »Shriro exits De Dietrich brand, clears stock at unbelievable prices
Shriro Australia has confirmed it has stopped distributing the premium French major appliance brand De Dietrich and is running out its remaining stock via a Grays Online sale at drastically reduced prices.
Tue 09/10/2012 12:00:00 / Read More »The new Omega: strategy, design and the ideal customer
Following its official brand relaunch last month, Omega sat down with Current.com.au to talk about its new product strategy and identifying the kinds of consumers perfectly suited to the Omega brand.
Thu 05/07/2012 12:00:00 / Read More »Bush Australia bolsters expansion plans with new appointments
Bush Australia - marketer and distributor of the Bush, Grundig and iLuv brands in Australia - has announced a raft of new appointments as part of broader company restructure and an expansion in the Australian and overseas markets.
Wed 13/06/2012 12:00:00 / Read More »Smeg issues rebuttal to Omega's launch claims
Smeg Australia managing director Andrew Cronin has issued a short statement in response to several claims made about the relationship between Smeg and Omega during the brands' time together at Hagemeyer.
Fri 08/06/2012 12:00:00 / Read More »Omega and Smeg conflict lingers at official relaunch to Star-struck retailers
Marquee nightclub at The Star casino in Sydney was awash with retailer logos last night as Shriro Australia officially relaunched the Omega appliance brand. Somewhat surprisingly, a lot of the presentation focused on Smeg.
Wed 06/06/2012 12:00:00 / Read More »Ex-Hagemeyer staff make the switch to Polaroid
Brands Australia, distributor of the Polaroid Instant brand, has appointed a new brand manager and new sales agents for Tasmania and the north-east of Australia.
Wed 30/05/2012 12:00:00 / Read More »Asko appoints former Hagemeyer employee to state sales role
Asko Appliances Australia has announced the appointment of former Hagemeyer Brands Australia national sales manager, Garth Hickey, as the company's new state sales manager for NSW.
Sun 15/04/2012 12:00:00 / Read More »Smeg feels the Christmas spirit in Sydney
Following the opening of a new Melbourne showroom, Smeg has also given its Sydney showroom a bit of a revamp. Current took a tour of the site and talked about the logistics of showcasing the Smeg brand.
Thu 08/12/2011 12:00:00 / Read More »Hagemeyer Appliances restructures into four new divisions
The new era of Hagemeyer Appliances as owned by Shriro is taking shape, with general manager Gavan McKenna today revealing that from 1 January 2012, the business will be restructured into four divisions, each with a new Divisional Manager.
Wed 16/11/2011 12:00:00 / Read More »Shriro Australia restructures, JVC handover on track
In an internal announcement to staff yesterday, Shiro Australia said it had restructured its workforce, with redundancies from the company's appliance division, while the successful redeployment of 20 staff members was also revealed.
Tue 15/11/2011 12:00:00 / Read More »Hagemeyer informs retailers of some disruptions from Polaroid handover
Hagemeyer Brands Australia (HBA) today informed its retail partners that there may be disruptions stemming from the handing over of the Polaroid brand to its new distributor, Australian Photo Supplies (APS).
Thu 27/10/2011 12:00:00 / Read More »Shriro passes Polaroid to APS, completely exits Hagemeyer's electronics range
Shriro has today revealed that Australian Photo Supplies (APS) will take over the distribution of Polaroid. This announcement means Shriro has exited all the consumer electronics categories it purchased from Hagemeyer.
Thu 27/10/2011 12:00:00 / Read More »JVC leaves the Hagemeyer stable, to be distributed by JVC Kenwood
Shriro Australia (owner of Hagemeyer Brands Australia) and JVC Kenwood issued a joint statement today, announcing that JVC products will be distributed by JVC Kenwood from 1 January 2012.
Mon 24/10/2011 12:00:00 / Read More »Omega dishwashers challenge you to a DualZone
Omega has launched a new range of dishwashers with different settings to minimise water and energy use, including the DualZone function that washes top and bottom racks separately.
Tue 27/09/2011 12:00:00 / Read More »More Aussie firsts for De Dietrich with pyro steam oven and new rangehood
De Dietrich has this morning launched a new 90-centimetre downdraft rangehood and a 45-centimetre combi-steam oven. This steam oven is the first in Australia to feature pyrolytic cleaning, according to De Dietrich.
Wed 14/09/2011 12:00:00 / Read More »Facebook Blanco page ready for foodies and Twits
Blanco has taken up the social media baton so ably carried by Hagemeyer brand-mate JVC, launching new Facebook and Twitter streams.
Tue 06/09/2011 12:00:00 / Read More »Staff changes announced as Shriro completes purchase of Hagemeyer
Shriro CEO Mike Westrup has confirmed the purchase of Hagemeyer Brands Australia has been completed. Westrup also confirmed a number of significant staff changes.
Fri 05/08/2011 12:00:00 / Read More »New De Dietrich Continuum induction range can track pot use
Launched as part of a Bastille Day celebration, the new range of De Dietrich induction cooktops features pot tracking technology, which has nothing do with French students 'enjoying' their public holiday.
Thu 14/07/2011 12:00:00 / Read More »UPDATED: Shriro to purchase Hagemeyer Brands Australia
Shriro, the Australian distributor of Casio, Everdure and Binatone, has today announced it will be purchasing Hagemeyer Brands Australia. The sale is expected to be completed by the end of July.
Fri 01/07/2011 12:00:00 / Read More »PMA goes Gaga for Polaroid, Rosy for JVC
JVC and Polaroid were all smiles today at Hagemeyer's PMA stand: they've got new products across image printing and camcorders, plus an expected star appearance tomorrow.
Fri 24/06/2011 12:00:00 / Read More »Blanco partners with Prahran Markets to cook up a Melbourne storm
European kitchen appliance brand Blanco announced yesterday that it will be partnering with Melbourne's Prahran Markets to create a branded demonstration kitchen in the venue.
Wed 22/06/2011 12:00:00 / Read More »News Wrap: Netgear's range extender, iiNet's milestone, rugby league exposure
Extend your home network with Netgear, iiNet hits up Gosford for a milestone announcement, overcome anxiety by getting a new credit card (?) and several brands benefiting from rugby league signage deals.
Thu 16/06/2011 12:00:00 / Read More »News Wrap: Salmat hires, Garmin buys Navigon, Blanco sinks, FujiFilm winks
Catalogue pros Salmat has a new Digital CEO, Garmin has acquired Navigon, Blanco is talking up the kitchen sink and FujiFilm has some ripping new products to launch at PMA (according to FujiFilm).
Wed 15/06/2011 12:00:00 / Read More »Hagemeyer outsources NZ distribution for Blanco and Omega
Endurance Distributors is set to take over the New Zealand distribution of Hagemeyer Appliances brands Blanco and Omega.
Mon 16/05/2011 12:00:00 / Read More »JVC launches new improved website, selling direct at RRP
JVC has launched its new highly optimised brand website, offering consumers the chance to buy products at RRP direct from the supplier. JVC is distributed in Australia by Hagemeyer.
Tue 10/05/2011 12:00:00 / Read More »After 20 years, Hagemeyer to implement new logistics system, QuickStep chosen
Hagemeyer Brands Australia is implementing a new software system to manage its distribution and logistics, with Lawson QuickStep replacing the incumbent 20-year-old system.
Mon 04/04/2011 12:00:00 / Read More »Futuristic new Smeg range to be launched soon
Newly independent premium brand Smeg will soon be launching a new line into the Australian marketplace. This new range has been created by one of Australia's most renowned designers.
Fri 11/03/2011 12:00:00 / Read More »Hagemeyer conference a victory for unity
Hagemeyer held its national conference in Wollongong earlier this month, with CEO Mark Bilton reporting that this gathering was a successful if intense three days.
Fri 18/02/2011 12:00:00 / Read More »Blanco ramping up marketing with enormous radio competition
Blanco is ramping up its consumer marketing by joining with radio juggernaut Mix in the station's high profile competition offering listeners to chance to win their own home.
Fri 28/01/2011 12:00:00 / Read More »Gerry Harvey calls for more taxes, but suppliers and consumers disagree
Harvey Norman chairman Gerry Harvey's call for taxation on overseas purchases has not received total support, with others in the industry calling for a different approach.
Wed 24/11/2010 12:00:00 / Read More »Date set for Smeg handover
One day after announcing that Hagemeyer was selling Smeg back to Smeg Italy, a date has been sent for the completion of this transferral.
Fri 15/10/2010 12:00:00 / Read More »Hagemeyer sells Smeg brand back to Smeg Italy
Hagemeyer Brands Australia has sold the Smeg brand back to Smeg S.p.A Italy. This news comes just weeks after Hagemeyer revealed it was separating the Smeg and Omega businesses.
Thu 14/10/2010 12:00:00 / Read More »Major changes at the top for Smeg and Omega
EXCLUSIVE: Andrew Cronin's resignation from Omega Appliances after 21 years in the business is one of several key changes at the top from within Hagemeyer's portfolio of appliance brands.
Wed 01/09/2010 12:00:00 / Read More »Major supplier admits suffering from Clive Peeters collapse
One of the leading suppliers in the Australian whitegoods and kitchen appliance category has revealed it was exposed to losses by the collapse of Clive Peeters. Fortunately, this group was insured.
Mon 02/08/2010 12:00:00 / Read More »Omega and Smeg to separate, with Hagemeyer restructuring its brands
Hagemeyer Brands Australia is set to restructure its brands, with Omega and Smeg to separate, and the former realigned under the MEA brand portfolio.
Thu 22/07/2010 12:00:00 / Read More »Former Hagemeyer pro now at Amber Tech
A former JVC product manager has left Hagemeyer, joining Amber Technology as its new national channel manager for accessory products.
Tue 20/07/2010 12:00:00 / Read More »Hagemeyer recalls faulty Eurolux strip heaters
Hagemeyer Brands Australia has issued a voluntary safety recall on its Eurolux branded wall-mounted strip heaters due to a risk of electric shock and fire.
Wed 16/12/2009 12:00:00 / Read More »Glen Dimplex promises ‘bigger and better' Dimplex range
Glen Dimplex Australia has made its first public statement detailing its plans for taking distribution of the Dimplex brand from Hagemeyer, which will commence in September this year with a comprehensive cooling products launch.
Tue 18/03/2008 12:00:00 / Read More »Casio announces Christmas promotion for Exilim cameras
Casio distributor Hagemeyer has introduced a Christmas promotion for the Casio Exilim camera range whereby consumers will receive a two-year warranty and a free pamper treatment with selected Exilim models this Christmas.
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