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'We're number 14!' cheers innovators Seeley International

Seeley International has been named the 14th most innovative company in Australia by BRW magazine. The top three were ClickView, the Commonwealth Bank of Australia and Blue Chilli.

Mon 10/12/2012 12:00:00 / Read More »

Editor's Picks for Best Appliances of 2012: clean, quick clean, quick cool, soak

The November issue of Appliance Retailer magazine includes the annual Editor's Picks for Best Appliances of 2012. We'll be featuring these winners over the coming days as we build up to honour the 2012 Appliance of the Year. Here is Part Five.

Thu 22/11/2012 12:00:00 / Read More »

The craziest looking fan we've ever seen

With spring set to begin this weekend, it will soon be time to unpack a cooling appliance for the upcoming summer. UnderCurrent can't go past this bizarre concoction from one of Australia's greatest inventors.

Thu 30/08/2012 12:00:00 / Read More »

Seeley International's Braemar products up for Design Awards

Seeley International has two of its Braemar ducted heaters in the running for a 2012 Australian International Design Award.

Mon 04/06/2012 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 »

Frank Seeley agrees to shave off his 40-year-old beard for charity

No more hairy times ahead for industry legend Frank Seeley, founder and executive chairman of Seeley International, with the enigmatic inventor and business pledging to shave his beard to raise money for the Leukaemia Foundation.

Tue 13/03/2012 12:00:00 / Read More »

Seeley aiming to 'beat the Chinese' with world-first 6-star heaters

The new Braemar-branded ducted gas heaters have the energy rating system for six. Made in Albury, these models are evidence that the local manufacturing industry can prosper, according to Seeley International founder Frank Seeley.

Wed 22/02/2012 12:00:00 / Read More »

Hot new looks will bring innovation to heating category in 2012

While all the old favourites will still be on show, retail floors are set to be filled with plenty of exciting new heating appliances to keep homes warm (and stylish) this winter.

Wed 01/02/2012 12:00:00 / Read More »

Frank Seeley named South Australian of the Year

Seeley International founder and chairman, Frank Seeley, has been named the South Australian of the Year. Seeley is one of Australia's greatest living inventors, having pioneered evaporative cooling techniques.

Tue 08/11/2011 12:00:00 / Read More »

Nikon's new partnership with Stephanie Gilmore facing tough times

Stephanie Gilmore was yesterday unveiled as the new Nikon brand ambassador for the Coolpix AW100 (RRP $449) tough camera range. Furthermore, Nikon is now the official camera brand of Surfing Australia.

Fri 04/11/2011 12:00:00 / Read More »

Seeley International to open new premises in Melbourne

Seeley International is today opening new premises in Scoresby, in southeast Melbourne, to meet the growing Victorian demand for its seasonal products.

Thu 25/08/2011 12:00:00 / Read More »

Seeley International appointment keeps it in the family

Jon Seeley is set to join the company full-time as the executive director responsible for the company's Climate Wizard product - a role that will help the evaporative cooler "take the world by storm".

Mon 15/08/2011 12:00:00 / Read More »

Electrolux Floor Care and Seeley celebrating Design Award wins

Electrolux Floor Care and Seeley International were winners at the Australian International Design Awards last week.

Wed 27/07/2011 12:00:00 / Read More »

Seeley International finds Rite Price in Adelaide for air conditioners

Australian air conditioning manufacturer Seeley International has today announced it will be partnering with Adelaide's Rite Price retail chain for distribution of its heating and cooling products.

Tue 28/06/2011 12:00:00 / Read More »

Don't lose to China on price, beat them on quality

Frank Seeley has sent a rallying cry to the Australian appliance industry, saying that there is no point competing with China and India on price, with quality and innovation are the basis for continued growth.

Wed 04/05/2011 12:00:00 / Read More »

Seeley succeeding in SA whilst state stagnates

Although Seeley International is consistently growing its business, South Australian manufacturing has declined so steeply that it is no longer the state's leading employer.

Tue 03/05/2011 12:00:00 / Read More »

Fisher & Paykel and Seeley to distribute Haier products

It has now been officially confirmed that both Fisher & Paykel and Seeley International will distribute Haier branded products throughout Australia.

Tue 16/03/2010 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 »

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A Paragon of point of sale: Samsung's "huge investment" in retail

Samsung has big plans for retail this year, with a new point of sale concept rolling out into stores across Australia. Current sat down with Samsung's VP of consumer electronics to find out why the brand is investing so heavily in the last three feet.

Fri 24/05/2013 03:32:31 / Read More »

Tell us about your upcoming event!

After two years of embarrassing inactivity, we're starting to take our Events page seriously. Get in touch if you are organising or attending an event, conference or trade show of relevance to the industry.

Fri 24/05/2013 02:16:13 / Read More »

Pour some sugar in me: Drinking coffee the glam rock way

After nights spent slashing through mad guitar solos and defenestrating TVs in Las Vegas, every true rock star needs a pick me up in the morning. And UnderCurrent has just the thing to do the trick...

Fri 24/05/2013 11:02:01 / Read More »

A taste of Modena in Sydney: First look at the new Glem Gas showroom

Glem Gas has opened a sleek new showroom in Sydney, with plenty of space to showcase the 2013 Glem and Emilia appliance ranges, as well as a dedicated demonstration kitchen for getting hands on with the Italian products.

Fri 24/05/2013 10:26:07 / Read More »

The most out-there, unusual and eye-catching coffee machines at MICE

There's no better place to observe some unusual appliance designs that at a trade show. Here are our picks for the most eye-catching coffee machines from the Melbourne International Coffee Expo (MICE).

Fri 24/05/2013 09:58:12 / Read More »

Breville unveils world first Oracle manual automatic coffee machine

A machine that combines the customisable functionality of a solo traditional with the simplicity of an automatic: that was the goal of Breville's design team several years ago, and today it has been achieved with the unveiling of the Oracle.

Thu 23/05/2013 12:20:06 / Read More »
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Launch of LG Ultra HD and Curved OLED proves brand is 'category captain'

LG Electronics today unveiled its 2013 range of television products, including a Curved OLED TV, new Ultra HD models in smaller sizes at more affordable price points, and new LED LCD and plasma TVs.

Wed 01/05/2013 04:55:02 / Read More »

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A taste of Modena in Sydney: First look at the new Glem Gas showroom

Glem Gas has opened a sleek new showroom in Sydney, with plenty of space to showcase the 2013 Glem and Emilia appliance ranges, as well as a dedicated demonstration kitchen for getting hands on with the Italian products.

Fri 24/05/2013 10:26:07 / Read More »

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The best Mother's Day Personal Care gift ideas

Mother's Day presents a great opportunity to ramp up sales in the personal care category while also making sure there are plenty of satisfied gift recipients come 12 May 2013. Here are six of the best new personal care appliances.

Tue 30/04/2013 10:49:26 / Read More »

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Pour some sugar in me: Drinking coffee the glam rock way

After nights spent slashing through mad guitar solos and defenestrating TVs in Las Vegas, every true rock star needs a pick me up in the morning. And UnderCurrent has just the thing to do the trick...

Fri 24/05/2013 11:02:01 / Read More »

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Sunbeam turning beds into the Bahamas in radio spot

Sunbeam is electrifying the airwaves this week to promote its Sleep Perfect heated blanket range, buying media across the leading FM channels in Sydney, Melbourne and Adelaide.

Tue 21/05/2013 09:37:29 / Read More »

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Top 10 Best Appliance Brands in Australia

Across the appliance spectrum, a number of brands stand out as having higher recognition, a better reputation, a greater share of voice and all the other abstractions that conflate to become brand equity. What brand will be #1?

Wed 22/05/2013 03:48:15 / Read More »

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What is the best appliance brand in Australia?

ASKO

Breville

De'Longhi/Kenwood/Braun

Dyson

Electrolux

Fisher & Paykel

Fujitsu General

Miele

Nespresso

Smeg

Other


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Myer's gastropodous growth continues, omnichannel still a focus

Department store Myer, a bedrock for the small appliance categories, has achieved its fourth straight quarter of comparable sales growth, registering a 0.4 per cent uptick for the third quarter of FY2013.

Wed 22/05/2013 11:53:34 / Read More »

Furniture the standout as Radio Rentals reports strong results

Thorn Group Limited, parent company of Radio Rentals, today announced its full year results, with the group reporting an 8 per cent increase in revenues, and healthy growth thanks to the furniture category and new Apple products.

Tue 21/05/2013 10:13:56 / Read More »

Harvey Norman to sell Lismore property, but building plans are 'halted'

Harvey Norman is selling its Lismore shopfront in a bid to find larger premises, but despite the retailer's strengths in property, Gerry Harvey said the company won't build a new store as its retail division has "come to a halt".

Mon 20/05/2013 01:22:39 / Read More »

Waitrose moves a step closer to Australian launch, John Lewis to follow?

Leading British supermarket chain Waitrose is making tentative plans to enter the Australian market, at least in some capacity, prompting speculation that department store John Lewis could be following.

Fri 17/05/2013 10:11:55 / Read More »