BNET Industries

Whirlpool Corp.

(WHR) is in the Manufacturing Industry

Market Cap:$5.9B

Last Fiscal Year Sales:$18.9B

Public
US

Dow Jones Description

Every Home Everywhere, with Pride, Passion, and Performance. These are the hallmarks of Whirlpool Corporation. Whirlpool demonstrates its commitment to community and society through its partnership with Habitat for Humanity. Whirlpool is the largest Cornerstone Partner of Habitat for Humanity. Whirlpool is not just a participant, nor just a partner. Whirlpool is the leader in the effort to build 100,000 houses from 2001 through 2005. Whirlpool is a cornerstone of this historic effort to end poverty housing worldwide. Whirlpool's $25 million commitment consists of donating an Energy Star model refrigerator and freestanding range to every Habitat home built in North America through 2005.

Number of Employees 70,000

Contact Information

Administrative Ctr 2000 N M-63

Benton Harbor, Michigan 49022-2692

whirlpool.us

(269) 923-5000

Peer Companies

NAICS Code Other Major Household Appliance Manufacturing: 335228

Company News

Recent Events

Whirlpool appoints former Wrigley CEO to board

12/15/09 - Mgmt. Change Entering - Director - View Story
Whirlpool Corporation Appoints William D. Perez to Board of Directors

12/15/09 - Board Member - Entering - View Story
Whirlpool quiet on plantâ€™s future

12/09/09 - Merger / Acquisition - View Story
Whirlpool acquires W.C. Woods assets

12/09/09 - Merger / Acquisition - View Story
Whirlpool to acquire assets of W.C. Wood

12/10/09 - Merger / Acquisition - View Story
Cramer Positive on Whirlpool WHR

11/24/09 - Financial Announcement - View Story
Updated Letter to Shareholders on B GREEN INNOVATIONS, INC.

11/12/09 - Joint Venture / Alliance - View Story
B Green Innovations, Inc. Signs Distribution Agreement With

11/04/09 - Joint Venture / Alliance - View Story
What's news: Schneider National honored

11/01/09 - Licensing / Contract - View Story
Whirlpool wants to pull plug on 'dumb' appliances

10/29/09 - New Investment - View Story
Whirlpool Secures Backing from Suning to Sell Conditioners

10/27/09 - Joint Venture / Alliance - View Story
Whirlpool posts lower profit, raises outlook

10/23/09 - Bond / Stock Rating - View Story
Corporate Earnings

10/26/09 - Financial Announcement - View Story
Whirlpool WHR Declares $0.43 Dividend; 2.3% Yield

10/19/09 - Stock Split / Dividend - View Story
The Am Law Litigation Daily -- Oct. 13, 2009

10/13/09 - Lawsuit Filed - View Story
Whirlpool Design Center Staying in Evansville

10/01/09 - Merger / Acquisition - View Story
Whirlpool to invest $55 mn in new plant in northern Mexico

10/08/09 - Financial Announcement - View Story
Suning Inked Strategic Cooperative Agreements with Whirlpool

9/25/09 - Joint Venture / Alliance - View Story
Whirlpool recognizes Schneider National

9/21/09 - Licensing / Contract - View Story

News & Analysis

benefit and whirlpool corp. - All News and Analysis

Alcoa asks to use captive to fund U.S. benefit risks.(News)

- 2004-11-08

Byline: JERRY GEISEL WASHINGTON-The nation's largest aluminum producer and one of the first to establish a Vermont-based captive insurer is asking the Labor Department for permission to fund U.S. benefit risks through its captive. Pittsburgh-ba Byline: JERRY GEISEL ...

Tags: Alcoa Inc., benefit, life insurance, U.S. Department of Labor, Whirlpool Corp.
Whirlpool funding plan worth a look.(Opinions)

- 2004-08-23

IF EVER THERE were an example of corporate ingenuity in finding new ways to cost-effectively fund retiree health care benefits, a new proposal by Whirlpool Corp. is it. As we recently reported, the Benton Harbor, Mich.-based appliance manufacturer IF EVER THERE were an...

Tags: benefit, tax, Whirlpool Corp.
Whirlpool crafts innovative plan to fund benefits; Proposal involves captive, VEBA.(News)(Voluntary Employees' Benefits Association)

- 2004-08-16

Byline: JERRY GEISEL WASHINGTON-One of the nation's best-known major appliance manufacturers is asking the Labor Department for permission to fund retiree health care benefits in an unusual arrangement utilizing its captive insurance company, a ta Byline: JERRY GEISEL WASHINGTON-One of...

Tags: benefit, life insurance, U.S. Department of Labor, Whirlpool Corp.
Whirlpool Plants in Ohio to Benefit from $180 Million Improvement Project.

- 2004-05-19

By Jon Chavez, The Blade, Toledo, Ohio Knight Ridder/Tribune Business News By Jon Chavez, The Blade, Toledo, Ohio Knight Ridder/Tribune Business News

Tags: benefit, Whirlpool Corp.
Cost issues put benefit managers in spotlight. (mispayment of claims)

- 1996-09-30

Over the past six years the spotlight on corporate benefit managers has greatly intensified. It began with upper management's push to improve the middle line - most significantly, corporate benefits - to increase earnings and enhance shareholder value.Over the past six years the spotlight on corporate benefit...

Tags: benefit, health care, quality control, Whirlpool Corp.