Omega, Robinhood kitchen appliance brands to close

The immediate catalyst for the decision was the loss of a major retailer for the Omega brand, which consisted of ovens, cooktops, dishwashers and range hoods sold at stores including Bing Lee and the Good Guys. 

The product launched in 1981 with the goal of introducing affordable, quality European appliances to Australian shores although in recent years the products had been sourced from China.

The Robinhood brand - which Shriro acquired in 2013 - included range hoods, ducting solutions, laundry tubs, ironing centres, waste disposer sinks and taps.

Shiro said it would close its warehouse on the outskirts of Melbourne and focus on its global expansion of its seasonal business including BBQ products; its distribution business with Casio and Pioneer; and its New Zealand appliance business where it dominated the market in laundry tubs.