BNET Industries

Whirlpool Corp.

(WHR) is in the Manufacturing Industry

Market Cap:$5.8B

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

supplier and whirlpool corp. - All News and Analysis

Whirlpool sets environmental goals.(supplier news)

- 2008-03-01

Whirlpool Corp. says it will increase the company's commitment to environmentally sound business practices by reducing total greenhouse gas emissions by 6.6 percent by 2012. Whirlpool Corp. says it will increase the company's commitment to environmentally sound business practices by reducing total greenhouse...

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Jacuzzi Bath Division Joins Builder Sourcing's Homebuilder Buying Group; Jacuzzi Bath Division Becomes the Supplier Member for Whirlpool Baths

- 2006-01-04

DENVER -- Builder Sourcing Corporation, a unique buying group for homebuilders and select high-quality suppliers, has added Jacuzzi Bath Division as a key supplier member. As a member of Builder Sourcing, the Jacuzzi Bath Division gains greater access to decision makers at independent homebuilders.

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Whirlpool honors 21 firms.(APPLIANCES)

- 2005-11-17

Whirlpool Corp., the appliance manufacturer, rewarded its leading materials providers for U.S. operations at a Supplier Performance Awards Banquet at Lake Michigan College's Mendel Center in Benton Harbor, Mich. Hosted by Whirlpoors Global Procurem Whirlpool Corp., the appliance manufacturer, rewarded its leading materials...

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Whirlpool.(Supplier performance awards)(Brief Article)

- 2005-07-14

Appliance giant Whirlpool recently unveiled its annual roster of leading U.S. suppliers at its Supplier Performance Awards Banquet. Out of the company's approximately 700 U.S. suppliers, Whirlpool recognized 21 companies for outstanding performance Appliance giant Whirlpool recently unveiled its annual roster of leading...

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Whirlpool annual roster of leading suppliers includes Regional Die Casting Ltd., for zinc & aluminum castings; Stackpole Ltd., for powder metal and iron castings; and Mansfield Industries Inc., for steel components.

- 2005-07-01

Whirlpool annual roster of leading suppliers includes Regional Die Casting Ltd., for zinc & aluminum castings; Stackpole Ltd., for powder metal and iron ... Whirlpool annual roster of leading suppliers includes Regional Die Casting Ltd., for zinc & aluminum castings; Stackpole Ltd., for ...

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