Author: Luke Shepperson

by Luke Shepperson

BBC Good Homes Magazine

Blog Post 9

CDA STEAMS INTO THE TOP 5! CDA’s SV410 steam oven was chosen by BBC Good Homes magazine in February 2009 as one of five top steam ovens on the market.

The magazine is sold to 117,000 readers. “The CDA SV410 steam oven would have been selected for its superb style, and great performance to match – it steams food to perfection in a matter of minutes. It has full touch control and a stainless steel interior which can be wiped clean in seconds.” comments Sally Stothard, CDA’s Marketing Manager.

Added to that, it is also one of the best value steam ovens on the market. As with all CDA products, it comes with a free 5 year guarantee for complete peace of mind.

by Luke Shepperson

CDA To The Rescue

CDA To The Rescue

Blog Post 8

CDA appliances chosen by Sky1’s Noel’s HQ for surprise refurbishment of charity NWAA’s crew room.

The North West Air Ambulance (NWAA) is a unique regional medical air emergency service covering Lancashire, Greater Manchester, Cheshire, Merseyside and Cumbria.

Established in 1999, the NWAA is a registered charity receiving no mainstream funding, yet it offers a vital service seven days a week, 365 days a year across 5,500 square miles, serving a residential population of seven million people.

Costing just over £1.3 million a year to maintain, the NWAA covers all major motorway incidents and areas that have poor and restricted road access. On average, the NWAA is called out four times a day, rising up to ten in the summer. While the incidents vary greatly, there are two over-riding factors for the NWAA’s presence – either because time is extremely crucial or where road access is limited.

“We were delighted to be able to help,” commented Marketing Manager Sally Stothard. “This is such a worthwhile charity and it was terrible to hear that the crew had nowhere to wash clothes or heat food. We were thrilled to be able to help. Our appliances are ultra reliable and backed by a five year guarantee with the best service back up in the business, so we know the equipment we have donated will provide trouble free facilities for the air ambulance crew.”

Over 1.7 million viewers saw the programme. Above, crew member Justin Mawtus meets the family of Molly who owes her life to the speed and expertise of the North West Air Ambulance. One of the crew’s problems was that they had nowhere to wash their orange overalls after attending accidents – swiftly solved by CDA’s donation of a new washing machine.

by Luke Shepperson

ISO9001 Accreditation

CDA are delighted to announce that they have been awarded ISO9001 accreditation.

This is a great endorsement of the company’s meticulous and determined approach to everything they do. Ian Kershaw, MD of CDA, comments: “Product quality and rigorous testing procedures have always been particularly important to CDA so we are pleased that this has been confirmed formally with ISO9001 accreditation. It demonstrates to both our customers and suppliers our commitment to quality in all aspects of our working relationships. It will also provide a framework for continuous improvement for all of our processes in the future.”
by Luke Shepperson

CDA Washer Dryer is Which? Best Buy

The CDA CI950 washer dryer has been put through its paces in the October issue of Which? and has emerged with a Best Buy™ status.

Eighteen free standing and built-in appliances were rigorously tested and of the six built in models, the CDA one beat off competition from Whirlpool, Indesit, Bosch and Smeg to emerge the pick of the crop.

Described as ‘a great built-in option with particularly strong results in the washing tests”, the testers praised the fact that the drying capacity is the same as the wash load, alleviating the need to remove wet garments at the end of the wash cycle. It was also the only machine that did not use water as part of its drying cycle. Which? says it’s the best model for homeowners whose water consumption is metered. CDA’s five year guarantee was also highlighted.

Grease, ink, cosmetics, milk and olive oil were just some of the ‘stains’ that Which? used to test the cleaning performance of the eighteen appliances whilst the drying programme was evaluated for energy consumption and for thoroughness throughout the load by weighing individual items at the end of the ‘iron-dry’ programme. Water retention can vary from as little as 3% for a sheet to more than 20% for jeans or a towel.

CDA’s Marketing Manager, Sally Stothard, says “We are thrilled to receive such recognition for the quality of our appliances. CDA stands for great designs and high performance at affordable prices and this independent report endorses that magnificently.”

by Luke Shepperson

CDA supports healthy eating campaign

Blog Post 2

CDA have supplied the kitchen appliances in Jamie Oliver’s latest project to get Britain eating more healthily.

The ‘Ministry of Food’ in Rotherham will be used to encourage more people to cook from scratch in their own homes.  Jamie and his team of volunteers will show locals how to cook 10 simple, nutritious meals and then ask them to pass on their new skills to others.

The products selected for the project were the Level 2 DV990 double oven, the HCG930 6 burner gas hob, the CIGE9 island hood, the shower spray TP2 tap and under mount sink.

The use of domestic appliances will allow visitors to the centre to easily transfer their skills to their own kitchen, ensuring that the project becomes a success.

Currently under construction the centre is due to open its doors soon. The television series surrounding the Ministry of food will be shown in September on Channel 4.