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Whirlpool Announces $60M Investment, Up To 150 Jobs For New Ohio Facility
Whirlpool Corporation today announced plans to further expand its industry-leading U.S. manufacturing footprint with the addition of a new, state-of-the-art production facility. Located in Perrysburg, Ohio, this will be the company's 11th factory in the United States and its 6th in the state of Ohio, further solidifying the company's position as a cornerstone of American industrial growth.
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[{"type":"text","content":"BENTON HARBOR, Mich., April 10, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Whirlpool Corporation today announced plans to further expand its industry-leading U.S. manufacturing footprint with the addition of a new, state-of-the-art production facility. Located in Perrysburg, Ohio, this will be the company's 11th factory in the United States and its 6th in the state of Ohio, further solidifying the company's position as a cornerstone of American industrial growth.","length":453,"tagName":"p"},{"type":"image","alt":"Whirlpool Corporation Clyde Operations","displaySize":"","headline":null,"caption":"Whirlpool Corporation Clyde Operations","className":"","disableSlideshowImg":false,"size":{"original":{"width":400,"height":267,"url":"https://media.zenfs.com/en/prnewswire.com/8e83eeeeffa26c306c65d84267030f75"},"resized":{"url":"https://s.yimg.com/ny/api/res/1.2/ZYHjXelmWq70ae..OQWYEA--/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTcwNTtoPTQ3MQ--/https://media.zenfs.com/en/prnewswire.com/8e83eeeeffa26c306c65d84267030f75","width":400,"height":267}},"href":"https://mma.prnewswire.com/media/2954043/Clyde_Operations.html","hrefExternal":true,"rel":"nofollow"},{"type":"text","content":"Whirlpool Corporation acquired an existing building, previously used for solar panel manufacturing, and will invest over $60 million to transform the facility, including new advanced manufacturing technologies and automation, to produce appliance components and subassembly work for washers and dryers. The development of the new plant will take place over the next two years, creating between 100-150 new jobs. This new facility will serve as a vital hub for Whirlpool Corporation's U.S. operations, providing critical support to nearby Ohio plants.","length":554,"tagName":"p"},{"type":"text","content":""Whirlpool Corporation is leaning into our commitment to U.S. manufacturing," said Marc Bitzer, Whirlpool Corporation chairman and CEO. "When there is a level playing field, our American workers can out-compete anyone in the world. This investment is proof of our confidence in that workforce and our determination to win by producing high-quality, innovative products in the U.S."","length":401,"tagName":"p"},{"type":"text","content":"This announcement follows a period of significant domestic investment for the company, including a $300 million investment in the company's ...