Wellington, Dec 11 NZPA - Fisher and Paykel Appliances Holdings Ltd today appointed its chief operating officer Stuart Broadhurst, 43, as managing director and chief executive. He replaces John Bongard. Mr Broadhurst started work with the company in 1988.

Wellington, Nov 27 NZPA - The launch of its products at Sears Hometown stores in the United States in sales following Thanksgiving Day is a big event for Fisher & Paykel Appliances Ltd.

Wellington, Sept 25 NZPA - Investors are disappointed that Fisher & Paykel Appliances Ltd downgraded its profit outlook so soon after a capital raising announced in May and also that nothing was said at the annual meeting just last month.

Wellington, Sept 25 NZPA - Debt-laden Fisher & Paykel Appliances is in talks with lenders over its loan covenants, and may have to write down the value of its American assets.

Wellington, Sept 24 NZPA - Fisher & Paykel Appliances says it may have to write down assets and is now in talks with lenders over its loan covenants.

Wellington, Sept 18 NZPA - Chief executive John Bongard will leave Fisher & Paykel Appliances Holdings Ltd on September 30, the company says.

Wellington, July 1 NZPA - Two senior Haier executives have been appointed to the Fisher & Paykel Appliances board.