Avoid dishwasher washing with an Omega compact (and some cleaning tips)
Consumers buy dishwashers so they don't have to wash the dishes but what happens when you need to clean your dishwasher? Darren Sharvell, from Omega at Shriro, has some helpful tips for retailers to share with consumers.
Fri 26/04/2013 12:00:00 / Read More »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 opens showroom with jumping castles, opera and a touch of Brazil
Shriro Australia opened its new showroom for Omega, Blanco and Everdure in Sydney overnight, with a jumping castle for the kids, barely-there Brazilian dancing for the adults and plenty of talk about growth.
Fri 16/11/2012 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 »Bumper July issue of Appliance Retailer packed with insights and exclusives
The July 2012 issue of Appliance Retailer magazine is now available - and it's packed with great features and stories.
Wed 04/07/2012 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 »Panasonic providing 16,244 pieces of Olympic equipment as it seeks World Peace
In addition to outlining how Panasonic will record and project the action from the 2012 London Olympics, the Japanese company has also outlined its vision for World Peace.
Thu 31/05/2012 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 »Shriro appoints new sales agent for Omega, Blanco & De Dietrich
Shriro Australia - owner of the Omega, Omega Altise, Blanco and De Dietrich brands - has announced the appointment of Prime Industries as the sales agent for its Home Appliances division, as well as a new showroom for the Canberra area.
Mon 27/02/2012 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 »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 »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 »Nespresso welcomes ex Samsung pro to new commercial manager role
John Ciaglia has joined Nespresso as its new B2C commercial manager, replacing George Garrop, who has transferred to Nespresso's South Korea division.
Tue 19/07/2011 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 »UPDATE: Omega and Smeg dishwasher product recall
A 2004 recall of Omega and Smeg branded dishwashers has been re-released today due to "a number of fires caused by the faulty dishwashers," according to the ACCC.
Wed 01/06/2011 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 »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 »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 »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 »Omega sets new kitchen trend
Omega has launched a new range of kitchen appliances that move away from the ubiquity of stainless steel.
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 »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 »Appliance brands well represented at DesignEx
DesignEx will be hitting Sydney next week, with a number of appliance brands exhibiting their most styling wares to the industry, architects and the media.
Thu 15/04/2010 12:00:00 / Read More »A new direction for Smeg Appliances
After a successful 2009 season, Smeg Appliances is starting 2010 with a bang by aligning itself with several key events around the country.
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