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Brand new slimline dishwashers from Indesit
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ndesit has launched a brand new range of slimline dishwashers to offer busy families a compact everyday
solution to cleaning the dishes. The new Indesit slimline dishwashers, available as both freestanding (DSFO 3T224 Z UK) and fully-integrated (DSIO 3T224 E Z UK) appliances, benefit from Push&Go, a new daily cycle that makes dishwashing a simpler, faster and fuss-free operation. Push&Go is a single push, one-button system that begins a
dedicated cycle, without having to adjust any of the settings or pressing start. This easy-to-use feature is the perfect ‘one touch’ solution for consumers with limited time. The dedicated Push&Go cycle offers exceptional results, without pre-washing, and takes less time than a standard cycle at just 85 minutes. Sara Bazeley, Brand Manager, Indesit says: “Appliances with time-
saving functions are popular with consumers at the moment. The modern family is busy and time-poor, and we are therefore seeing consumers opting for appliances that can get the job done in the fastest possible time, with the best possible results. At Indesit, we pride ourselves on developing products that ease the pressures of modern- day family life. We therefore launched the brand new range of Push&Go slimline dishwashers that offer a variety of time-saving options including Rapid 30°, an automatic 50° cycle that will clean lightly soiled dishes in just 30 minutes.”
New General Manager appointment at Sirius Buying Group
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ajor buying group in the electrical appliance and kitchen retail industry, Sirius Buying Group, is has announced Mark Veysey as
its new General Manager with effect from Friday, 1st February 2019. Appointed with the intention of bringing a heightened level of commercial expertise to the group, Mark will be responsible for helping Sirius Approved Members and Suppliers to take full advantage of the different business services available from the group. In addition to facility management, Mark will also provide an added
layer of support to Sirius, emphasising its unique ideology and loyal mind-set and culture which defines the group. Mark had this to say “I am looking forward to joining the team at Sirius,
in particular during this current exciting growth phase where I hope to further strengthen the services and support supplied to our members. My aim is to create strategies that support the growth plans of the group and profit from my broad based business experience to date.” Steve Jones, Commercial Director at Sirius added “As a senior business leader with experience in diverse business sectors from FMCG to building materials, to more recently the independent electronic retailers’ sector, we are confident Mark will be able to capitalise on his extensive experience and success in Business Services, Operations, Finance and Business Growth and Development, and bring a renewed degree of expertise to the group. “The appointment of a new general manager was an inevitable move for us, as we needed a dedicated person to oversee daily business activities, improve overall functions and implement new strategic plans to develop business. We are confident that Mark will be able to communicate these goals and establish new market resilience as 2019 will see the group safeguard
‘the independent’, especially amid post-Brexit rules.”
Whirlpool certified as top employer in Europe for 2019
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eterborough based Whirlpool UK Appliances Limited, parent company
to KitchenAid, Whirlpool, Hotpoint and Indesit, has received the Top Employer UK 2019 award. Whirlpool EMEA (Europe, Middle East and
Africa) has been awarded, for the second year in a row, the prestigious Top Employer UK and Top Employer Europe for 2019, having been certified by the Top Employer Institute in six Countries (UK, France, Italy, Poland, Russia and South Africa). The Top Employers certification, which
is granted only to companies that achieve the highest quality standards in human resources management, recognises Whirlpool’s commitment to shape strategic and thoughtful
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workplace programmes, creating an environment that empowers and develops its employees. In line with the goal of developing talent,
Whirlpool EMEA offers a fast track management programme; an international career path created to train future leaders that offers employees the opportunity to experience 30-month, cross- country, rotations at Whirlpool’s EMEA locations. One of the key learning and development
projects is the EMEA Learning Hub, which provides over 300 online learning activities available in 16 different languages. What’s more, starting in 2019, all employees working in the administrative and management offices will be able to enjoy smart working, in order to strengthen the Company’s commitment to work-life balance and promote flexibility and collaboration among teams. Camila Perina, HR Director UK & Ireland, Whirlpool UK says: “Whirlpool UK is delighted
to have received the prestigious Top Employers recognition for a second consecutive year. Developing careers and nurturing our colleagues is so important to us, and to be recognised for our dedication towards this is an amazing achievement. We will continue to provide the best offering and work environment to our employees as part of Whirlpool Corporation.” To learn more about the Top Employers Institute and the Top Employers Certification, please visit
www.top-employers.com
February / March 2019
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