By Patrick Avenell

Whirlpool-branded appliances will be sold through a sales agent, Castel Electronics, from 8 July 2013, according to a company statement released today by Whirlpool Oceania managing director Sanjay Prasad.

Whirlpool Oceania media statement:

This partnership with Castel will allow us to distribute Whirlpool branded products to the Australian retailers more efficiently and cost effectively resulting in a greater value for the customer.

Castel has a proven business model in this market to deliver high quality products on time, every time. Whirlpool Corporation remains committed to the Australian marketplace.  This move will improve our overall satisfaction rates in product availability, quality, and services.

Castel managing director Michael Kwong said:

With over 23 years experience in the Australian consumer electrical business, Castel is well poised to represent the Whirlpool brand in Australia.

Our stable of high quality reliable brands has contributed to a steady growth in our business and over many years, our company has secured a team of professional and committed staff, who represent our company with the vibrancy and pride required to secure our leading stature in the electronics industry of Australia.

We are proud of the opportunity to represent the number one manufacturer in the world today and we seek to uphold the high quality brand image which Whirlpool has established worldwide.