Global Household Appliances Market to Reach US$242 Billion by 2015, According to New Report by Global Industry Analysts, Inc.

San Jose, California (PRWEB) February 13, 2012

Follow us on LinkedIn ? The global electric home appliances industry, once the domain of only developed countries such as the US and UK, today witnesses active participation from several developing countries, such as India, China, Russia, and Mexico. Though developed Western countries still hold a majority share in the global white goods market, these developing countries are fast breaking into the list of top ten markets for white goods. However, it is not all over for the developed markets, as new innovations and changing fashion keeps the market rolling.

The global household appliances industry, following a slowdown during the year 2009, experienced a gradual turnaround in 2010. The improvement was attributed to increased consumer spending worldwide. Purchasing propensity of consumers increased as the recessionary effects started to recede, and gave way for improvement in world economies, more particularly in the rapidly emerging regions of Southeast Asia and Latin America. Robust growth rates are witnessed in the Asian and Latin American countries. Energy-saving and eco-friendly products gathered greater steam, and are currently dominating the market in terms of the demand increase. While such products were already popular with consumers in the developed North American and European markets, the emerging markets have recently joined the bandwagon, and there is currently a tremendous demand for such products.

The household appliances market is characterized by the presence of a few multinational conglomerates with comprehensive product ranges. The competition is intense among leading companies and new entrants are unable to penetrate the market due to high entry barriers. However, certain Asian companies are successfully competing with leading players especially in developing economies. Competition is based on design and product innovation in mature appliance markets of the US and Western Europe, and in these markets saturation levels are relatively higher.

Vacuum cleaners constitutes the largest segment of major household appliances industry, though in the coming years, the sales of microwave ovens, refrigerators and room air conditioners would burgeon at an impressive rate, owing to the overwhelming demand for the products in the developing nations of Asia-Pacific and Latin America. In the small appliances category, electric irons represents the largest segment, followed by coffee makers and toasters.

Europe, the US, and Asia lead the production of appliances, accounting for about 4/5th of global production. Low labor and manufacturing costs make Asia-Pacific region, an ideal destination for multinational companies to setup their manufacturing base. South Korea and China are the leading Asian markets. Major electric household appliances companies are likely to boost the production to meet the increasing demand for their products from the Asia-Pacific market. The Koreans and Japanese have expertise in refrigeration, while Europeans specialize in cookware and dishwashers, and Americans are particularly strong in the manufacture of washing machines.

The research report titled ?Household Appliances: A Global Outlook? announced by Global Industry Analysts Inc., provides a collection of statistical anecdotes, market briefs, and concise summaries of research findings. The report offers a rudimentary overview of the industry, highlights latest trends and demand drivers, in addition to providing statistical insights. Regional markets briefly abstracted and covered include North America, United States, Mexico, Japan, Europe, Germany, Italy, the UK, Rest of Europe, Asia, China, India, Indonesia, Philippines, Singapore, South Korea, Taiwan, Thailand, Vietnam, Latin America, Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Venezuela, Dominican Republic, and others. The report offers a compilation of recent mergers, acquisitions, and strategic corporate developments. Also included is an indexed, easy-to-refer, fact-finder directory listing the addresses, and contact details of companies worldwide.

For more details about this comprehensive industry report, please visit ?

http://www.strategyr.com/Household_Appliances_Industry_Market_Report.asp

About Global Industry Analysts, Inc.

Global Industry Analysts, Inc., (GIA) is a leading publisher of off-the-shelf market research. Founded in 1987, the company currently employs over 800 people worldwide. Annually, GIA publishes more than 1300 full-scale research reports and analyzes 40,000+ market and technology trends while monitoring more than 126,000 Companies worldwide. Serving over 9500 clients in 27 countries, GIA is recognized today, as one of the world’s largest and reputed market research firms.

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Sanford Children’s Clinic in Duncan, Oklahoma Awarded LEED Certified Status

Sioux Falls, SD (PRWEB) February 09, 2012

Sanford Health and Architecture Incorporated announced today that the Sanford Children?s Clinic in Duncan, Oklahoma has been awarded LEED

Schneider Electric Introduces New Solutions for Comprehensive Building and Data Centre Energy Management with Cisco

(PRWEB UK) 31 January 2012

Schneider Electric, a global specialist in energy management, today announced at Cisco Live, Cisco?s premier IT and communications conference in Europe, that they are planning to expand their existing relationship with Cisco to significantly broaden their energy management solution portfolio. The company will demonstrate these ?proof of concept? solutions at the Cisco Live show. This announcement builds on the recently launched Schneider Electric Torana? Application Server which integrates Schneider Electric?s EcoStruxure? architecture and the Cisco

Cool Energy House retrofitted with BASF?s Neopor

Florham Park, NJ (PRWEB) January 26, 2012

BASF, the world?s leading chemical company, is proud to announce that Neopor

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Quench Certified As First Water Cooler Company With Carbon Neutral Fleet

King of Prussia, PA (PRWEB) January 19, 2012

Quench, the largest independent provider of filtered water coolers in North America, has partnered with Verus Carbon Neutral to completely offset the carbon footprint produced by its vehicle fleet. Quench systems purify tap water, providing a more cost-effective and environmentally-responsible solution than delivering water in 5-gallon plastic jugs.

Quench has already demonstrated its commitment to reducing waste through such efforts as recycling used filters and ultraviolet bulbs as well as through water and energy conservation in its supply chain.

Todd Peterson, COO of Quench, said, ?Given Quench?s dedication to green initiatives, offsetting our carbon footprint by supporting reforestation was a natural step.?

“We are thrilled to partner with Quench,? said Andrew Keenan, Chief Marketing Officer of Verus Carbon Neutral. ?Quench not only offsets its own carbon emissions, but Quench?s water filtration systems also reduce the carbon footprints of their customers.?

Since its founding, Quench?s elimination of bottled water coolers has had the same impact on greenhouse gas reduction as planting 4 million trees. In just one year, Quench?s water filtration systems save enough fuel to drive a bottled water delivery truck around the world 25 times.

About Quench

Headquartered outside Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Quench USA, Inc. is a clean technology company that rents, installs and services ?bottleless? water filtration systems (also known as point-of-use water coolers) for businesses across North America. Quench systems purify tap water, providing a more cost-effective and environmentally-responsible solution than delivery of water in 5-gallon plastic jugs. With an installed base of more than 50,000 water filtration systems across 47 US states, Mexico, Canada and the Caribbean, Quench is the largest bottleless water cooler company in North America ? serving approximately one-third of the Fortune 500. For more information, please visit http://www.quenchonline.com.

About Verus Carbon Neutral

Verus Carbon Neutral is an innovative and eco-conscious company that aids businesses looking to measure, offset and reduce their carbon footprints. After conducting an audit or life-cycle analysis to determine the size of their footprint, Verus Carbon Neutral provides a means to reduce or completely offset their client?s CO2 emissions, supplying them with certification and a tangible way to communicate their commitment to the environment. Privately held, Verus is based in Atlanta and more information can be found at their website: http://www.verus-co2.com.

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Verengo Solar Hires Akiko Koh as Vice President of Operations

Torrance, CA (PRWEB) January 19, 2012

Verengo Solar, one of the nation?s leading home solar companies, today announced that Akiko Koh joined the company as Vice President of Operations. Koh and her team will be responsible for the operational infrastructure growth needed to deliver and support affordable residential solar power to thousands of American homes as Verengo continues to expand throughout California and the East Coast.

?Akiko has a tremendous background successfully managing and improving operations at a variety of process-intensive businesses,? said Verengo CEO and Co-Founder Randy Bishop.

Koh, who is a certified Six Sigma Master Black Belt, has over 22 years of operations experience at GE and its subsidiaries, including Executive Operating Officer of GE Edison Life Insurance in Japan. Most recently she was a Vice President of Modular Space Corporation (ModSpace) where she ran the business in the Western US. She also implemented ModSpace?s innovative and successful asset management strategy and new customer loyalty program.

Koh has BS and MS degrees from MIT in Nuclear Engineering.

?As our new VP of Operations, Akiko will lead all operations following the sale of a solar energy system,? said Verengo Co-Founder and President Ken Button. ?She combines attention to detail with a vision for scale and efficiency that has our entire company excited,? added Button.

?I was drawn to Verengo because they install only the most intelligent, energy-efficient and dependable products available while providing unsurpassed customer service and workmanship,? said Koh. ?Verengo has already pioneered a way to remove the high upfront costs from solar so more families can afford it. Making that solar transition easier for our thousands of customers is an inspiring task and one I look forward to.?

VERENGO SOLAR is changing the way America thinks about solar! As the #1 residential solar integrator based in Southern California, Verengo offers comprehensive financial options and superior customer service, and consistently earns an A+ with the Better Business Bureau. Verengo has reduced carbon emissions through its solar power systems, accomplishing the equivalent of planting 180,000 acres of trees, taking more than 72,000 cars off the road and saving homeowners $ 150 million in energy costs over the lifetime of Verengo’s installed systems to date. For more information on Verengo Solar, please visit http://www.VerengoSolar.com.

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The Green IT Council is Gearing Up for the Green IT Summit 2012

Herndon, VA (PRWEB) January 16, 2012

The Green IT Council continues to help corporations and Federal governmental agencies cut expense, save time, and reduce energy waste with Green IT solutions. We have changed the way these organizations operate their networks, hardware, software, and data centers today and prepared them for the data expansion and evolution of tomorrow. Let us show you how the power of Green IT Council can help you do the same for your corporation or governmental agency.

In the year 2012, the Green IT Council continues to push the envelope on Green IT and Cloud Computing with the top companies breaking new ground and maximizing energy efficient computing from the desktop to the data center, from hardware to software, and from the network to the virtual cloud.

If you are serious about energy efficient computing from a ROI and TCO point of view, then you won?t want to miss this landmark event held in the Washington DC metropolitan area. This year?s event will be held at the Sheraton Premiere in Vienna, VA. Mark your calendars for April 18th, 2012.

About Green IT Council:

The Green IT Council is a non-profit community of industry leaders working together to create greener standards in Green computing.

The purpose of the Green IT Council is as follows:

Educate: To educate IT professionals, managers, and government on the need for and advantages of eco-friendly technology.

Standardize: The council works with leading experts to determine a standard for Eco-friendly technology, and it?s true environmental impact.

Promote: Recognize and award companies showing a forward thinking view of technology and its environmental impact.

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Earth4Energy Guide Now Available – Cheap DIY Home Energy to Lower Electric Bill with Earth 4 Energy

(PRWEB) January 14, 2012

Rising cost of energy has become a crucial problem worldwide. Although experts have already found a solution for this problem through the use of renewable energy, lots of companies still prefer to use fossil fuel, which will inevitably run out(source: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fossil_fuel#Reserves). The use of renewable home energy like wind and solar is a good alternative that lots of people can make at their home, and this will help them save on their electric consumption and cost.

Earth4Energy, a new DIY energy guide with more information at fullearth4energyreview.com, is a good solution for the energy problems that lots of people are experiencing. This guide helps people by teaching them the benefits of using renewable power sources, and making a solar-powered home system that is very useful in conserving energy.

A person can also build a wind power generator or a home solar system for a cost below $ 200, which is cheaper than commercial products that are sold for thousands of dollars. Earth 4 Energy guide consists of DIY(Do-It-Yourself) images, videos, and step-by-step instructions on how to make a home solar power system, wind power system, and more. The videos will really help out people because it shows the actual steps, rather than just having to read the instructions through text.

Earth4Energy is a useful guide for people who want to harness the natural sources of energy. Anyone can have this guide as their source of information in building and installing their own home energy system. People will also be able to save money. The guide also includes an assistance package with:

A solar calculator to assist people in calculating the number of needed solar panels, and the dimensions of the battery bank
Tax credits and discounts guide
Wiring blueprints for installations without risk

More details about Earth4Energy guide review can be found at fullearth4energyreview.com.

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B2BeTrader and the AED Make Equipment More Accessible to All

St. Peterburg Fl. (PRWEB) January 10, 2012

B2BeTrader is proud to join one of the largest international trade organizations in the world, representing companies involved in the sale and distribution of industrial equipment. The Associated Equipment Distributors represent over 500 companies with a net sales revenue of $ 15 billion annually. They are a leader in education, public policymaking, research, analysis, and promotion for the industrial equipment sector.

For B2BeTrader, it?s a big step towards improving the quality of ad listings taking place on the site. As an authorized marketplace for the buying and selling of used industrial equipment, B2BeTrader offers a safe haven for business owners looking to grow their assets while taking on minimal cost and risk. All authorized marketplaces must abide by the AED?s strict guidelines that ensure each transaction is ethically compliant and equitable for all parties involved.

B2BeTrader is an online marketplace where business owners can buy or sell their used equipment, restaurant equipment, farm equipment, medical equipment, and more. The unique B2BeTrader app makes the process easier than ever. Users can take a photo of their equipment, upload it, write a quick description, and meet with people who are interested in purchasing it. Click here to place free ads.

The decision to join the AED also puts B2BeTrader in the role of a leader and educator within the industrial equipment sector. The AED is B2BeTrader?s partner in educating the public and developing careers. With access to all of the AED?s resources, B2BeTrader will become the most informed place to purchase used industrial equipment online. No other place will serve as a one-stop for businesses to not only find the right equipment but also learn everything they need to know to make the right purchasing decision.

?The way we see it,? Jovan Haye the cofounder of B2BeTrader said, ?we are becoming a growing network of professionals who deal in used industrial equipment. When you consider who we work with on a day to day basis, it?s only natural that we would join the AED to improve our knowledge base and extend our arms to everyone involved in this sector of the market. We started off with a green agenda, and now we?re working on educating the public so we can all make smart decisions.?

?Buying used instead of new not only helps entrepreneurs save money,? Jovan added, ?it?s also the most green way to go about growing your assets. Just think about how much less energy it takes to go and pick something up than it does to get that same piece of equipment made from scratch. Granted, there?s always the risk of dealing with somebody new, but we?re working as hard as we can to mitigate that risk.?

Those who are interested in buying or selling their used industrial equipment can visit B2BeTrader at http://www.b2betrader.com. They can also download the B2BeTrader mobile app, available for both the iPhone (coming soon) and Android (coming soon) platforms. Any questions can be sent to contact(at)b2betrader(dot)com.

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