The Candy brand name came into being. Since then its progress has been marked by extraordinary success. The founder's sons, Enzo, Niso and Peppino Fumagalli started washing machine production, making them the centre and the strength of their manufacturing activity. Unstoppable, in 1954 Candy made a decisive move in washing traditions: the birth of the Bi-Matic, the first semi-automatic washing machine with a spinner.
Candy opened its first production plant abroad, in France. Just six years later, the washing machine became completely automatic: Candy raced ahead on the road of innovation.
While the washing machine was being refined, enriched and “learning†to save water and energy, the Stipomatic, the first Candy dishwasher, was launched. Candy had already progressed beyond washing machines... Niso Fumagalli, the originator of most of the patents, was awarded an honorary degree in engineering by the University of Genoa. In the 70s an important new phase started for Candy: that of acquiring other Italian companies, starting with La Sovrana of Parma, a historic brand name in the cooking sector and Kelvinator Italia, internationally famous for its refrigerators and freezers. Candy also drew up an agreement with Kelvinator America to produce and market domestic products with the American name all over the world.
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19 Aug 2024
Fantastic service both in store & on delivery. Purchased a washer/dryer & a dishwasher together & the staff were more than helpful, very knowledgeable & the delivery drivers were very polite/friendly too! All in all I would recommend Paul Davies to everyone, fantastic staff, very easy purchase
Katherine Harrison
14 Aug 2024
I was very happy with the service I got. From the start when I was choosing my appliance to the delivery. I highly recommend Paul Davies and will definitely use them again for any purchases I require
Carol Harrop
02 Aug 2024
Very happy with the service from start to finish, the design was perfect and catered for all my needs, all fitters and tradesman were lovely, professional and efficient would 100% recommend, big thanks
Pamela Fitton
28 Jul 2024
Excellent. (as always)
Planning a new kitchen on a budget can be hard work. Decided on a worktop and upstand’s colour etc and ended up getting a better product and a super deal. Tony in the kitchen showroom was on the ball and had everything ordered and sorted and delivered within the week. Tony (in the warehouse) was really helpful along with the young assistant Ella.
All in all a really great experience this being our 3rd visit/purchase the latter being a Range cooker last year and a washing machine on our first visit.
As you can see in the pic I am 70cm short on one piece of up stand
Rod Fraser
21 Jul 2024
Served by Sue Sewell. Lovely knowledgeable lady who made the process of buying all my kitchen appliances painless . Throughly recommend . Fantastic customer service
Debra Lee
09 Jul 2024
Use paul davies alot good place for appliances
Wayne Holden
08 Jul 2024
Only went in this morning for some advice. I came out with a new ceramic hob and oven. Nicola in the shop couldn’t have been more helpful. Whenever I need new kitchen appliances Paul Davies has always been my first and usually only choice
Mark Sanderson
05 Jul 2024
Excellent service
Vicky Liu
02 Jul 2024
Gavin and Phil absolutely excellent
Really took their time and went above and beyond.
Very happy with the service definitely worth the £90 fitting charge
Rizwana Sheikh
13 Jun 2024
Needed replacement oven, spoke to Lucy who was patient, polite and friendly and listened to our needs and gave great advice. Went to the showroom, again great advice, no pressure and not rushed, different models shown.All staff friendly. Prompt delivery next day expected and all delivery details explained. Highly recommend.
Ani Das
08 Jun 2024
Absolutely amazing service. Nicola served me and was extremely helpful in helping me choose the right fridge freezer. She even went and got a milk bottle to check if it would fit in the fridge doors for me. Nicola is an asset to the company and immediately struck up a great rapport with me. The guys who delivered it the following day were fantastic, in high spirits even though I'd missed their calls and had to empty the fridge freezer once they'd arrived. Very polite, friendly and funny even at 7.30am! I will be back in future for my next appliance, thank you.
Nicola Hendry
27 May 2024
Visited today for advice on double ovens, needed ideas and help to find what was right for us. Nicola spent time with us showing us different options and explaining what each product had to offer. She was really helpful and not pushy. Would 100% recommend and thank Nicola for her help, we only went for a look but we bought what we needed today, very happy.
Jayne Carey
24 May 2024
I was instore today 24.05.24 and was served by sue and Alan, both were extremely helpful dealt with my replacement cooker very efficiently, couldn't praise them enough, would go back again, my family have bought from there before and always great service
jayne everitt
19 May 2024
We needed a new built-in oven and microwave, but we were unsure about dimensions and the correct power supply, so we really needed advice.
We couldn't have come to a better place. Ella and Lucy spent ages checking out our old appliances and making sure which replacements were most suited to our kitchen. They gave some great recommendations, and the prices were all below list price to boot!
Delivery was arranged at a convenient time two working days after purchase. The fitters were also amazing. Everything was done courteously, quickly, and efficiently.
We are so glad that we came to Paul Davies, and it will always be our supplier of choice in future.
Mike Hill
13 Mar 2024
Wonderful service from Sue Sewell at Paul Davies Appliances when I went to purchase a Washing Machine. Sue was really informative and explained everything really well. Would certainly recommend this company. Well done Sue.
Fantastic service both in store & on delivery. Purchased a washer/dryer & a dishwasher together & the staff were more than helpful, very knowledgeable & the delivery drivers were very polite/friendly too! All in all I would recommend Paul Davies to everyone, fantastic staff, very easy purchase