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  Maytag - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Maytag died and his son, Fred Maytag II (grandson of F.L. Maytag), became Maytag's head at the age of 29.
Maytag contracted with Montgomery Ward and Co. for the exclusive use of the Admiral brand (acquired in the Magic Chef acquisition) on their consumer electronic goods.
Maytag became the subject of a takeover battle between a private investment group in the United States (Ripplewood), a three party group comprised of Blackstone, Baird and Haier Corporation, a Chinese appliance manufacturer, and the Whirlpool Corporation.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Maytag   (1511 words)

  
 ENERGY STAR® Partner of the Year 2003   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-01)
Maytag is at the forefront of the appliance industry in seeking more stringent energy and water standards, and has worked closely with the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) in creating new ENERGY STAR® criteria for appliances.
Maytag was the first appliance manufacturer to be accepted as a partner and to factory label its appliances with the ENERGY STAR logo.
Maytag replaced the washers and dryers in an apartment complex with the new Maytag Neptune high-efficiency laundry pairs and the DOE monitored the pair to calculate the savings.
www.maytagenergy.com /news/news_releases/042703_1.htm   (832 words)

  
 TV ACRES: Advertising Mascots - Maytag Repairman (Jesse White/Gordon Jump)
His character (1967-1988) symbolized the reliability of Maytag products to the extent that their repairman never got any repair calls and thus became the "loneliest man in town." The Maytag Repairman was created by the Leo Burnett Advertising Agency based in Chicago.
In 1989, Maytag replaced Jesse White as their spokesperson (he died in Los Angeles on January 9th, 1997 at the age of 78 from cardiac arrest) and in turn hired actor Gordon Jump who previously starred in the sitcom WKRP IN CINCINNATI as Arthur "Big Guy" Carlson, a bumbling radio station manager.
Maytag Corporation was founded in Newton in 1893 as a maker of farm equipment, and the company brought out its first washing machine in 1907.
www.tvacres.com /admascots_maytag.htm   (511 words)

  
 USATODAY.com - All eyes on Whirlpool in Maytag Acquisition   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-01)
Maytag shares fell $1.74, or 9.9%, to $15.79 in afternoon trading on the New York Stock Exchange, near the midpoint of their 52-week range of $9.21 to $22.20.
Maytag's quarterly earnings report was due Friday, with profits estimated at just 10 cents a share, according to analysts surveyed by Thomson Financial.
Maytag spokesman John Daggett declined to comment on the offers or whether board members would be meeting this week to review them.
www.usatoday.com /money/industries/manufacturing/2005-07-20-haier-maytag-drop_x.htm   (714 words)

  
 Maytag New Zealand - Washers | Dryers | Refrigerators
The range of Maytag refrigerators is as stylish as it is reliable and well built.
From stainless steel units with built-in icemakers to our unique three door trio, a Maytag Refrigerator is the ultimate centrepiece for a stylish functional kitchen.
Maytag Washers and Dryers are famous for their dependability and quality.
www.maytag.co.nz   (92 words)

  
 Maytag® Front-Load Washing Machine Settlement-Frequently Asked Questions
Maytag has responded that it's product is not defective, denies that it did anything wrong, and contends that it attempted to fix or repair all concerns raised by its customers.
Maytag will reimburse reasonable out-of-pocket costs related to repairs which are the subject of the lawsuit, including odor, mold or mildew accumulation, door latch/wax motor, motor control, or related circuit board failures.
Maytag will be able to assist you in regard to the status of individual Claims and questions you may have regarding the deficiency process.
www.maytagsettlement.com /faq.html   (2517 words)

  
 Maytag
Maytag began its stock repurchase plan in late 1995, and through the end of 1998 a total of 22.1 million shares had been repurchased.
In 1998 Maytag shareowners saw the value of their investment increase through significant stock price appreciation, and in September the corporation increased the quarterly dividend on its common stock from 16 to 18 cents a share.
Maytag was ranked 135th on the Forbes Platinum 400 list, which appeared in the January 11, 1999, issue of the magazine.
www.prnewswire.com /cnoc/MYGbisiness.html   (2928 words)

  
 WJLA - Whirlpool Takes Aggressive Maytag Stance   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-01)
Maytag Chief Executive Officer Ralph Hake said in a Friday conference call with analysts that the company is evaluating the Whirlpool proposal but has been unable to determine whether it is better than Triton's offer and whether it will pass regulatory approval.
Maytag Corp. reported that it swung to a second-quarter profit from a year-ago loss, but its results failed to meet Wall Street expectations as higher steel, resin and fuel costs offset improved sales growth.
Maytag said net income totaled $3.5 million, or 4 cents per share, versus a loss of $41.1 million, or 52 cents per share, a year ago.
www.wjla.com /headlines/0705/245833.html   (878 words)

  
 Maytag Mountain Ranch - Horseback riding and natural horsemanship   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-01)
On working ranches like Maytag Mountain Ranch, it is sometimes necessary to cover long distances in a single day while working horses/ cattle, checking fences or performing other ranch related tasks.
Whatever an owners interests their horsemanship skills can be advanced at Maytag Mountain Ranch whether it is working the ranch or at one of the many specialty clinics/rides held here.
The Maytag Mountain Ranch team is ready and able to support and direct the rider.
www.maytagmountainranch.com /horsemanship.php   (1248 words)

  
 USATODAY.com - Maytag to sell to investor group   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-01)
DES MOINES (AP) — Appliance maker Maytag (MYG) has agreed to be bought by an investment group led by private equity firm Ripplewood Holdings for $1.3 billion cash.
He said the goal will be to use the strength Maytag's recognized brand names to build the company into a global leader as the fragmented home and commercial appliances industry consolidates.
Maytag CEO Ralph Hake said Ripplewood offers strong financial support for the company and will bring operating expertise in global markets including Asia and Europe.
www.usatoday.com /money/industries/manufacturing/2005-05-19-maytag-sold_x.htm   (460 words)

  
 maytag corporate blogging case study
Maytag has a reputation for customer service; surprisingly contra to their advertising campaigns they do get calls from customers.
The main benefit of the blog was to provide another method of communication for customers to ask questions and for Maytag to respond and leave a permanent record of the response.
But maybe the biggest benefit to Maytag and their customers is that by responding to customer questions on the blog it is very evident that Maytag is very approachable.
www.backbonemedia.com /blogsurvey/51-maytag-case-study.htm   (370 words)

  
 Maytag
Maytag's financial strength and strong cash flow in 1998 allowed us to increase dividends to shareowners again, repurchase shares of our stock more aggressively than anticipated, retire some high coupon debt to reduce future interest expense, and fund additional product innovation initiatives designed to provide profitable growth in the future.
Maytag International's export business continued to grow, and we had a full year's sales of our Blodgett commercial cooking products.
In the context of that environment, Maytag distinguished itself and out-paced the competition.
www.prnewswire.com /cnoc/MYGltrs.html   (1032 words)

  
 Maytag Pictures
Founder F. Maytag and grandson Fred Maytag II in a Maytag automobile Between 1907 and 1912.
The Maytag Toy Racer was built as a promo item between 1934 and 1941, with a total production of only 498, making this one of the most desirable of the Maytag collectible items.
Maytag only made one Mower however the Maytag Multimotor was used by many manufacturers.
www.maytagclub.com /page-4.htm   (438 words)

  
 Maytag Neptune Class Action Suit Resolved
According to documents filed in the Circuit Court for the State of Illinois, many Maytag consumers have complained of their machine functioning improperly and clothing covered in mold, as a result of problems with the door latch, wax motor, motor control, and related circuit boards.
Thanks to all co-counsel and the relative speed with which Maytag responded, consumers were able to use the class action the way it was intended, for the benefit of all, more quickly, and at a significant reduced cost than if each consumer sued individually" according to Craig Thor Kimmel, Esq.
Maytag will also cover delivery of the new machine and disposal of the old unit.
www.lemonlaw.com /maytag-class-action-suit-resolved.html   (596 words)

  
 SAS Success Story: Maytag
Maytag Corporation, a $4.3 billion home and commercial appliance manufacturer, is among the top three companies of its kind in the North American market.
Maytag Appliances utilizes consumer feedback from warranty forms to capture the essence of the consumer experience.
Maytag has evolved from a world of "paper, paper and more paper," as Duffus describes it, "to one of dynamic online trend analysis and reporting with SAS software.
www.sas.com /success/maytag.html   (1296 words)

  
 WJLA - Triton Pushes Maytag to Proceed With Deal   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-01)
But, on June 20 Maytag said it was considering a preliminary $1.28 billion bid from Bain Capital, Blackstone Group and China's Haier America that values Newton-based Maytag at $16 per share.
Late Thursday, Maytag filed preliminary proxy documents with the Securities and Exchange Commission in which the company said it expects the Triton acquisition to be completed by Dec. 15.
Triton's purchase of Maytag is expected to total $1.65 billion, which includes the assumption of $975 million of Maytag debt, repayment of financing and other closing costs, according to the proxy statement.
www.wjla.com /headlines/0605/239837.html   (623 words)

  
 MAYTAG   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-01)
Maytag is the third-largest manufacturer of large home appliances (more than 93% of its sales) in the US, after Whirlpool and GE.
Maytag also owns part of Rongshida-Maytag, a leading maker of washing machines in China.
Maytag Corp has sold its Hoover Europe unit to Candy SpA, in a move that is
distance.una.edu /~kabsher/newpage61.htm   (347 words)

  
 Arizona - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Arizona was the site of German and Italian prisoner of war camps during WWII.
The Phoenix area site was purchased after the war by the Maytag family (of major home appliance fame), and is currently utilized as the Phoenix Zoo.
A Japanese American internment camp was located on Mount Lemmon, just outside of the state's southeastern city of Tucson.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Arizona   (4930 words)

  
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Whirlpool and Maytag signed a definitive merger agreement, with Whirlpool paying Maytag shareholders $10.50 in cash and between 0.1144 and 0.1398 of a share of Whirlpool stock for each share held.
Whirlpool, which has promised to pay Maytag $120 million "in the unlikely event of failure to obtain regulatory clearance," expects the deal to close as early as the first quarter of 2006.
Maytag shareholders should vote on the deal before the end of the year.
www.marketwatch.com /News/Story/Story.aspx?guid={92B60128-4197-4584-8E4C-76338518E80F}&siteid=google   (662 words)

  
 Feds Approve Whirlpool-Maytag Deal, $1.79B Whirlpool Buyout Won't Reduce Competition, Justice Dept. Says - CBS News
Maytag, based in Newton, Iowa, is number three, behind GE Consumer products.
Maytag CEO Ralph Hake said the deal provides fair value to Maytag shareholders and will help the company reach a broader base of customers by expanding its global reach.
Maytag shares rose $4.73, or 27.7 percent, to close at $21.81 on the New York Stock Exchange.
www.cbsnews.com /track/rss/stories/2006/03/29/business/main1454633.shtml?source=RSS&attr=Business_1454633   (959 words)

  
 ENERGY STAR® Partner of the Year 2003   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-01)
27, 2002 —Maytag is at the forefront of the appliance industry in seeking more stringent energy and water standards, and has worked closely with the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) in creating new ENERGY STAR® criteria for appliances.
Maytag’s high-efficiency products include the Maytag® Neptune®, the world’s first washer and dryer that saves time and money, provides customized clothing care and features touchscreen controls.
Maytag’s accomplishments will be recognized at an awards ceremony in Washington, D.C., on April 15th, 2003.
www.maytagenergy.com /news   (488 words)

  
 Maytag comes clean with resellers
Maytag is using Comergent's collaborative e-commerce software to build a bridge between its business-to-consumer and business-to-business e-commerce initiatives.
Maytag is taking a phased-in approach to this implementation, which will be "dictated by the retailers," Bain said.
Maytag expects to have two partners up and running with it by the end of January, and six nationwide, large chain stores using it by the end of the summer, he said.
www.infoworld.com /articles/hn/xml/01/01/08/010108hnmaytag.html   (872 words)

  
 Shareholders Approve Maytag Sale - CBS News
If approved the government, Maytag shareholders will receive $21 a share, payable half in cash and half in a fraction of Whirlpool stock.
Newton-based Maytag was founded in 1893 by Fred Maytag, a maker of farm tools, who introduced a wooden-tub washing machine 14 years later.
The vote was a grim result for longtime Maytag workers and retirees.
www.cbsnews.com /track/rss/stories/2005/12/22/business/main1158452.shtml?CMP=OTC-RSSFeed&source=RSS&attr=Business_1158452   (356 words)

  
 Cheese - Maytag Blue
Maytag Blue Cheese Dip - Fabulous dip made with sour cream, heavy cream, cream cheese and Maytag Blue.
Maytag Blue Cheese Slaw - The Maytag mayonnaise includes vinegar, Dijon, peanut oil, egg and Maytag blue.
Interestingly the Maytag dairy is owned by the sons of the famous founder of Maytag appliances.
www.gourmetsleuth.com /cheese_maytagblue.htm   (225 words)

  
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There was no immediate confirmation from Haier or the U.S. firms, and Maytag didn't comment on the withdrawal in its statement.
Maytag's board had recommended shareholder approval of the Ripplewood offer, but said it will consider the Whirlpool bid.
The Maytag bidding was being watched because of Haier's participation as Congress eyes Chinese businesses' attempts to purchase U.S. firms.
www.marketwatch.com /News/Story/Story.aspx?guid={E2A1975E-F6DE-4703-9EC1-F369EE37CD3B}&siteid=mktw&dist=   (688 words)

  
 KCCI.com - Home
Second Maytag management which told on news that the workers were too well paid.
As far as Maytag asking for tax breaks for keeping the plant in Newton, unfortunately this is an all too common busines practice.
These are the kind of people that do not have a clue of the average income Maytag Employees and their plight with all this merger.
forums.ibsys.com /viewmessages.cfm?sitekey=des&Forum=331&Topic=12067   (1717 words)

  
 HVAC Warranties
Maytag heating and cooling products are triple checked on the manufacturing line, as well as 100% Computer tested for reliability.
Maytag heating and cooling products are built to let you relax your body and your mind for years to come.
It is an industry first…a comfort system that provides more than balanced room temperature, but a peace of mind with a standard 10-year parts and labor warranty.
www.maytaghvac.com /MTHVACwarr.asp   (524 words)

  
 Haier raises bid to US2.25b for Maytag   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-01)
Should Haier succeed in acquiring Maytag, it would become one of the top four home appliance makers in the United States, along with Whirlpool, General Electric and Electrolux of Sweden.
Maytag has been going in the toilet for years.
According the WSJ, last Friday, the reason the Chinese want Maytage is because they can't compete on quality and are anxious to improve their reputation in that area.
www.freerepublic.com /focus/f-news/1431360/posts   (1775 words)

  
 The Maytag Shed of Marvin McCullough - Index   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-01)
These engines were manufactured by the Maytag company from 1916 until 1952 and were the power unit for wringer washers, water pumps, electric generator units, and a variety of lawn mowers.
Assistance in locating or disposing of Maytag engines and their parts, Maytag wringer washers and their parts, and related reference information is provided.
Preservation and display of Maytag related collectibles such as oil and grease containers, spark plugs, souvenir tokens, reference manuals, and other antique Maytag advertising items is of interest to Maytag enthusiasts.
www.maytagshed.com   (123 words)

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