BNET Industries
Market Cap:$6.2B
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
(269) 923-5000
Peer Companies
NAICS Code Other Major Household Appliance Manufacturing: 335228
Recent Events
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Whirlpool appoints former Wrigley CEO to board
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Whirlpool Corporation Appoints William D. Perez to Board of Directors
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Whirlpool quiet on plant’s future
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Whirlpool acquires W.C. Woods assets
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Whirlpool to acquire assets of W.C. Wood
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Cramer Positive on Whirlpool WHR
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Updated Letter to Shareholders on B GREEN INNOVATIONS, INC.
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B Green Innovations, Inc. Signs Distribution Agreement With
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What's news: Schneider National honored
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Whirlpool wants to pull plug on 'dumb' appliances
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Whirlpool Secures Backing from Suning to Sell Conditioners
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Whirlpool posts lower profit, raises outlook
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Corporate Earnings
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Whirlpool WHR Declares $0.43 Dividend; 2.3% Yield
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The Am Law Litigation Daily -- Oct. 13, 2009
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Whirlpool Design Center Staying in Evansville
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Whirlpool to invest $55 mn in new plant in northern Mexico
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Suning Inked Strategic Cooperative Agreements with Whirlpool
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Whirlpool recognizes Schneider National
News & Analysis
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Whirlpool Gets Its Employees to Test the Waters
BNET
- 2005-09-01
At the time Whirlpool first offered a consumer-driven health plan for 2004 enrollment, company officials outlined their position in stark terms. To continue offering good health coverage to some 24,000 U.S. employees, Whirlpool would have to revamp its approach. Employees would be asked to meet the company halfway. David Whitwam,...
Communication aids efforts to alter health benefits; 16th Annual National Managed Health Care Congress.(News)
- 2004-05-17
Byline: JOANNE WOJCIK WASHINGTON-By treating its employees as if they were customers, Whirlpool Corp. is enlisting their support in the fight against rising health care costs. But this has not been an easy task, given that the company for decad ...
Employers weigh in on obesity risks.(News)
- 2003-11-17
Byline: SALLY ROBERTS Recognizing the direct and indirect effect that obesity has on their companies' bottom lines, more employers are encouraging healthier lifestyles within the workplace by implementing a variety of weight management and exercis Byline: SALLY ROBERTS Recognizing the...
Whirlpool Will Bill Retirees for Percentage of Health Care Costs.
- 2003-06-13
By Jeff Bennett, Detroit Free Press Knight Ridder/Tribune Business News By Jeff Bennett, Detroit Free Press Knight Ridder/Tribune Business News
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...
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