BNET Industries

Whirlpool Corp.

(WHR) is in the Manufacturing Industry

Market Cap:$5.7B

Last Fiscal Year Sales:$18.9B

Public
US

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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 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
Insurer sues Sears and Whirlpool over refrigerator fire payout

9/17/09 - Lawsuit Filed - View Story

News & Analysis

habitat and whirlpool corp. - All News and Analysis

Whirlpool Corp.(INDUSTRY NEWS: AT A GLANCE)

- 2006-06-01

Whirlpool Corp. is making a $1 million commitment to Habitat For ... Whirlpool Corp. is making a $1 million commitment to Habitat For Humanity to help build an entire city block of homes in Nashville, Tenn.

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Whirlpool expands habitat support.(INDUSTRY UPDATE: Noteworthy developments impacting the kitchen and bath market)

- 2005-09-01

Benton Harbor, MI -- The Whirlpool Corp., already one of the largest corporate sponsors of the Habitat for Humanity program, is expanding its support of the home-building effort, the company announced. Benton Harbor, MI -- The Whirlpool Corp., already one of the largest...

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Whirlpool expands charitable support.(industry update: noteworthy developments impacting the kitchen and bath market)(habitat for humanity)(Brief Article)

- 2005-08-01

Benton Harbor, MI -- Whirlpool Corp., based here, has expanded is support to Habitat for Humanity, the company has announced. Benton Harbor, MI -- Whirlpool Corp., based here, has expanded is support to Habitat for Humanity, the company has announced.

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Habitat for Humanity[R] & Whirlpool Corporation--a partnership that provides decent, affordable housing where needed. (Special Advertising Section).

- 2003-07-01

Whirlpool Corporation agrees with Habitat for Humanity International[R] founder Millard Fuller that, "Every family deserves a simple, decent place to live." Whirlpool Corporation agrees with Habitat for Humanity International[R] founder Millard Fuller that, "Every family deserves a simple, decent place to live."

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Whirlpool Corporation Extends and Expands Commitment to Habitat for Humanity Throughout North America

- 2000-01-15

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