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Whirlpool Celebrates KBIS 2026 Earning Best of KBIS and Record Number of Award Wins
Whirlpool Corporation earned 23 industry honors at last month's Kitchen & Bath Industry Show (KBIS) in Orlando, Florida, delivering a standout performance that underscores its leadership in consumer-led, trusted innovation.
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