Innovation
Our legacy proves we are driven by intellectual curiosity and innovation.
With over 110 years of industry-firsts and game-changing products, we’ve never scaled back on our investments in innovation and product development. The ability to see beyond the current needs and behaviors of our consumers to create solutions that address how to improve their lives at home, permeates our culture. World Class Manufacturing, IoT, environmental and social responsibility, leading-edge design, craftsmanship, and digital technologies drive innovation at Whirlpool Corporation.
Whirlpool Corporation’s SlimTech™ Insulation Technology Wins “Innovation by Design” Honors from Fast Company
SlimTech™ Insulation Technology named winner in the Home category and an honoree for Design of the Year SlimTech™ insulation technology, the first vacuum insulated structure technology in a refrigerator in the North American market, has been recognized by Fast Company...
Matter 1.3 Update Sets Connectivity Standard for Kitchen and Laundry
With the release of the Matter 1.3 smart connectivity update, which Whirlpool Corporation has been a collaborator in developing, Matter’s footprint throughout the smart home is expanding. New major home appliances categories now supported by Matter, include...
Whirlpool Corporation named one of Fortune’s Most Innovative Companies for 2024
Whirlpool Corporation has been recognized by Fortune as one of America’s Most Innovative Companies for the second year. America’s Most Innovative Companies honors those transforming industries from the inside out and celebrates companies that have demonstrated success...
Whirlpool Corporation and BORA Introduce Revolutionary Induction Downdraft Cooktop Technology to North America
The Collaboration Will Bring Limitless Design Opportunities to JennAir and KitchenAid Cooktops in 2025 Whirlpool Corporation and BORA share the belief that the kitchen is the hub of the home and is a space that should be redesigned through a lens that pushes...
Whirlpool Corporation Unveils Revolutionary SlimTech™ Insulation Technology – The Latest in a History of Innovation
Whirlpool Corporation introduces SlimTech™ insulation, the first vacuum insulated structure (VIS) technology in a refrigerator in the North American market. This technology represents a significant step forward in refrigeration technology, which has long relied on bulky polyurethane foam for insulation. By using a proprietary material that is vacuum-sealed within the door or sides of the refrigerator itself, SlimTech™ insulation can reduce the wall thickness by up to 66% – allowing for up to 25% more capacity inside the refrigerator.
Whirlpool Corporation Helps Build Foundation for Cross-platform Home Appliance Connectivity
Matter 1.2 update, in which Whirlpool Corp. was an active participant with other appliance manufacturers, includes new support and features for washing machines, refrigerators, and dishwashers Whirlpool Corporation announced its support for the newly launched Matter...
InSinkErator Introduces the Next Generation of Garbage Disposals
All-New Garbage Disposals Aim to Encourage Greater Usage for Healthier, More Sustainable Kitchens InSinkErator, the world’s leading brand of garbage disposals, has introduced the next generation of disposals for today’s modern kitchen. Completely redesigned to grind...
Fueling Innovation Through The Whirlpool Corporation Global Innovation Challenge
Innovation for Whirlpool Corporation started on Day 1 - in 1911, on the shore of southwest Michigan, with the invention of the first electric wringer washer. As Whirlpool Corporation’s vision of improving life at home has become more global, so has the company’s...
Whirlpool Corporation Unveils New Leading Edge Technology Center
Technology center to be laundry, dishwasher and small appliance innovation hub Facility to employ more than 500 Michigan-based high-tech talent Whirlpool Corporation today unveiled a new 153,000-square-foot technology center in St. Joseph, Mich. The $60+ million...
Innovation Firsts
Many follow Whirlpool Corporation, but our purposeful innovation has launched these industry “firsts”
