FRANCE: SALES OF DOMESTIC APPLIANCES

Article Abstract:

Sales of domestic appliances did well in France in 1998 although the market was affected by the crisis in Russia, Brazil and Asian countries. In 1998, sales of small domestic appliances increased 9% in volume and 7.7% in value. Sales of major appliances reached 10.6mn units (up 3.9% from 1997) and generated a FFr 27.7bn turnover - a 3.6% increase from 1997. Manufacturers have benefited from increased demand, the recovery of various European economies, the recent taste for coloured appliances and a general taste for the so-called Euro-Design. In France, sales of washing machines account for 20% of overall sales of major appliances in volume (25.6% in value) followed by sales of refrigerators (18.6% in volume and 21.11% in value) and sales of microwave ovens (15% in volume and 7.8% in value). Sales of home appliances represented 42% of total sales of appliances, followed by hygiene and beauty appliances (hair-removal products) at 19%, breakfast appliances (such as toasters) at 16% and cooking appliances at 14%. Although the market anticipates a 2% increase in sales (in volume) for 1999, some have expressed concern over the price war initiated by super and hypermarkets which offer for instance microwave ovens at FFr 390 making it difficult for the consumer to assess the real price. Some manufacturers are thinking of quitting this distribution channel such as Panasonic which stopped offering its vacuum-cleaners in French hypermarkets.

Forecasts, trends, outlooks, Sales & consumption

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FRANCE: BOSTIK LAUNCHES NEW SADER GLUE RANGE

Article Abstract:

Bostik-Finley is launching a new range of mastic and silicone fixing glues, called Sader, for household use. The range is presented in tubes of 200ml, enabling easy and precise application without a glue gun device, said to be a promising market sector. The range features waterproofing glues for sealing joints in the kitchen and bathroom, a classic silicone, which dries in 48 hours, as well as other multi-use mastics for walls, windows, doors, and wet areas.

Product introduction, Adhesives & Sealants, Caulking Compounds & Sealants, Adhesive Manufacturing, Synthetic rubber, Synthetic Rubber Manufacturing, Adhesives and sealants, Silicone Resins, Silicone Rubber, Adhesives and sealants industry, Sealants, Silicones

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FRANCE: BRUNO LACROIX IS PRESIDENT OF ELIOPE

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Eliope, an intercompany partnership which includes the EDF, GIFAM (Groupement Interprofessional des Fabricants d'Appareils d'Equipement Menager), Uniclama (Union Syndicale des Constructeurs de materiel Aeraulique, Thermique, Thermodynamique, et Frigorifique Materiel), UNCMI (Union National des Constructeurs de Maisons Individuelles) and Promo PSE (a group of expanded polystyrene producers) has named Bruno Lacroix as president.

Construction, Electric Utilities, Electric Power Generation, Transmission and Distribution, Heating Equip ex Electric, Heating Equipment (except Warm Air Furnaces) Manufacturing, Air-Conditioning and Warm Air Heating Equipment and Commercial and Industrial Refrigeration Equipment Manufacturing, Executive changes & profiles, Electric services, Refrigeration and heating equipment, Heating equipment, except electric, Refrigeration & Chilling Components, Polystyrene, Heating equipment, Brief Article, Refrigeration equipment

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