Whirlpool Corporation Celebrates 115th Anniversary, Reaffirming Commitment to Improving Life at Home
Key Highlights
- ➤115 appliances awarded to U.S. families for Whirlpool’s 115th anniversary
- ➤$300 million invested in Ohio laundry operations
- ➤$60 million new Whirlpool manufacturing facility planned for Perrysburg, Ohio
- ➤80% of Whirlpool’s U.S.-sold major appliances produced domestically
- ➤$23 billion spent on U.S. manufacturing, labor, and logistics over decade
Expert Statements
Marc Bitzer, Chairman and CEO of Whirlpool Corporation
“As the only major kitchen and laundry appliance manufacturer that started in America, stayed in America and continues to build in America, reaching this milestone is a testament to the dedication of our workforce and the enduring trust of the families we serve.”
Marc Bitzer, Chairman and CEO of Whirlpool Corporation
“For 115 years, Whirlpool Corporation has remained committed to U.S. manufacturing and the local communities where our employees live and work,”
Mike Gross, Senior vice president of North America brands at Whirlpool Corporation
“This anniversary is about honoring the multigenerational family stories built around our appliances since 1911 and thanking the thousands of consumers who opened their hearts and homes to share their most cherished memories during our national sweepstakes,”
BENTON HARBOR, MI / ACCESS Newswire / November 13, 2026 / The only major American-owned kitchen and laundry appliance manufacturer celebrates 115 years by awarding 115 new appliances to families across the U.S.
Whirlpool Corporation recently celebrated 115 years of improving life at home. Founded Nov. 11, 1911, as the Upton Machine Co. in Benton Harbor, Michigan, the company has grown from its Midwestern roots into a global home appliance industry leader, leveraging an iconic portfolio of brands that bring that founding purpose to life worldwide.
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