BNET Industries

Whirlpool Corp.

(WHR) is in the Manufacturing Industry

Market Cap:$5.5B

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

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
Whirlpool Corporation Names Schneider National 2008 Truckload Carrier of the Year

9/15/09 - Licensing / Contract - View Story
Slovakia - Factors To Watch on Sept 22

9/22/09 - Financial Announcement - View Story
Turnout Dicey For Buildersâ€™ Show In Vegas

9/10/09 - Product Announcement - View Story
PureSafety Gives Online Safety Training to Whirlpool Building Blocks Event

9/09/09 - Joint Venture / Alliance - View Story
Whirlpool shares up on hopes for appliance rebates

8/20/09 - Financial Announcement - View Story

News & Analysis

strategy and whirlpool corp. - All News and Analysis

Business in the Age of "Globality"

BNET - 2009-02-12

A defining moment in Globality comes when Whirlpool creates a $150 washing machine to sell in Brazil. First, the company had to figure out that Brazilians wash clothes differently than Americans -- they use small loads. Then it had to comprehend the market - washing machines are a status symbol...

Tags: Brazil, Whirlpool Corp., Western, Business Orthodoxy, Marketing Research, Financial Services, Strategy, Wi-Fi, Wireless And Mobility, Marketing, Management, Michael Fitzgerald
"Globality," Reviewed in Brief

BNET - 2009-02-09

Title: Globality: Competing with Everyone from Everywhere for Everything Authors: Harold L. Sirkin, James W. Hemerling, Arindam K. Bhattacharya Pages: 292 Price: $26.99 Theme: Globalization is complete. Here's what it means. Who should read: Anybody who cares about their business, company or job. ...

Tags: Brazil, Emerging Market, Whirlpool Corp., Business Orthodoxy, Western, Globalization, Marketing Research, Financial Services, Strategy, Management, Marketing, Michael Fitzgerald
Embedding innovation into the firm

- 2007-03-01

Large organizations are trying to make innovation a pervasive part of their culture in a move reminiscent of the introduction of quality management in the 1980s, according to speakers at a Financial Times conference in London, attended by 150 delegates in December 2006. They want to make innovation a part...

Tags: British Broadcasting Corp., innovation, Leadership, Nokia Corp., Strategy, Whirlpool Corp.
Whirlpool Launches its Customer-Centric Strategy With DELMIA PLM Solutions for Manufacturing; DELMIA V5 Human and V5 DPM Assembly Are Used to Analyze Ergonomic and Maintainability of Washing Machines for Indian Market

- 2005-11-22

AUBURN HILLS, Mich. & BANGALORE, India -- Dassault Systemes' (Nasdaq:DASTY) (Euronext Paris:#13065, DSY.PA) today announced that Whirlpool India Ltd., a division of Whirlpool, a global leader in the household consumer goods market, successfully implemented DELMIA V5 Human and V5 DPM Assembly as part of its customer-centric strategy for the Indian...

Tags: manufacturing, strategy, Whirlpool Corp.
Stand by your brand: after-sales services tops strategy list at Whirlpool.(Cover Story)

- 2005-09-01

When Tom Welke thinks back to the days before a new warranty-claims processing system streamlined the interactions between Whirlpool and its thousands of service partners, one issue--waste in the service chain--is top of mind. Welke is VP of North When Tom Welke thinks...

Tags: brand, company, strategy, Whirlpool Corp.