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Electrolux cancels $85M Charlotte expansion
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Swedish appliance-maker Electrolux is canceling its plans for a major expansion at its North American headquarters in Charlotte after its failed attempt to purchase General Electric’s […]
UPDATED: Electrolux to buy GE Appliances in $3.3B deal
STOCKHOLM — Sweden’s Electrolux is buying the appliances business of General Electric for $3.3 billion, boosting its presence on the North American market, the companies said Monday. The acquisition is the largest […]
Mecklenburg County goes deep undercover – and deep into the numbers
The operation’s codename was Project Sunset, and John Allen was Mecklenburg County’s agent on the case. He runs the numbers. The 2009 Project Sunset assignment was one of his first […]
Dryer-sheet aromatherapy and hot socks can create laundry spa
Electrolux has partnered with style-maven Camille Styles to reinvent the art of doing laundry, taking the drab out of the dingy laundry area to create a “design utopia.” In a […]
County approves funding for Electrolux expansion
CHARLOTTE – About a week after the Charlotte City Council gave its stamp of approval – and more than $2 million – for Electrolux to expand its North American headquarters […]
City Council puts $12M toward Phase 2 of streetcar
CHARLOTTE – The contentious streetcar project, which Mayor Patrick Cannon said has now been in front of four mayors, last night got a boost when the City Council approved spending […]
Are you smarter than your house?
For those of us old enough to remember the 1960s-era TV show, “The Jetsons” depicted a technologically advanced future replete with flying cars, jetpacks, robotic maids and lots of other […]
Electrolux to spend $85 million to expand in Charlotte, adding 810 jobs
CHARLOTTE – Electrolux, the Swedish appliance company, will spend $85 million to expand its North American headquarters in the University area, the company revealed Friday after the N.C. Economic Investment […]
Electrolux plans $14M expansion in Charlotte
Electrolux will spend $14 million to expand its North American headquarters in Charlotte, adding 200 jobs in the city over the next four years, Gov. Beverly Perdue said today. As part […]
Electrolux, First Texas Homes launch partnership
Electrolux Major Appliances and First Texas Homes have formed a partnership to provide energy-efficient appliances to all First Texas homebuyers. First Texas, one of the largest regional homebuilders in Texas, […]
Some companies find the grass is greener in S.C.
Robb Hudson was frustrated with Mecklenburg County. The North American vice president for Leicestershire, England-based Winbro Group Technologies had hoped the county would take more of an interest in the […]
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