Dec 20, 2022 | Brand and Product, Innovation
A report from the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office shows that Berrien County, Michigan, where Whirlpool Corp.’s Global Headquarters is located, was identified as the top county for women inventors that patent in the technology field of “textiles.” This category...
Dec 12, 2022 | Awards, Social and Environmental Impact, Workplace Culture
Whirlpool Corporation announced today that it has been named to the 2022 Dow Jones Sustainability World Index (DJSI) in recognition of the company’s ongoing focus on responsible and ethical business practices. Whirlpool Corporation was also included on the DJSI North...
Dec 7, 2022 | Awards, Social and Environmental Impact
Whirlpool Corporation announced today that it has moved into the No. 3 overall spot on Newsweek’s 2023 list of America’s Most Responsible Companies (up from No. 4 overall in 2021). The annual recognition, acknowledging the top 500 most responsible...
Dec 6, 2022 | Habitat for Humanity, Social and Environmental Impact
“Rent was too high, we needed more room, and we were not sure what to do.” Choua and family—husband, KongPheng, daughters Yuna and Arinya and son Vegeta faced multiple challenges that brought them to the point of seeking a better future. “We really hoped to have our...
Nov 18, 2022 | Manufacturing
Years ago, Whirlpool Corporation made the very important decision to have one production standard for all of its plants worldwide, which led to the implementation of World Class Manufacturing (WCM). In the years since, the company has embedded the tools and methods of...