Samsung Electronics and LG have ended a six-month dispute over broken washing machines during the IFA electronics show last year.

The South Korean arch-rivals said Tuesday that a consensus had been reached among top executives from both sides that it was time to focus on improving their products and services for the customers, according to a joint statement.

Both companies will drop charges and inform the authorities about the agreement.

Samsung first sued some LG executives last September for allegedly damaging the door hinges of three “Crystal Blue” washing machines on display at two separate retail stores in Berlin before the trade show. LG countersued Samsung for fabricating and hiding the evidence, and also blamed the poor quality of the rival products.

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