Whirlpool Expands U.S. Manufacturing as Ohio Plants Anchor Past, Present and Future Growth
PERRYSBURG, Ohio—Whirlpool Corp. is expanding its U.S. manufacturing footprint with new investment in Ohio, building on decades of production history and positioning its operations for future growth.
The company announced plans to invest $300 million in its laundry manufacturing facilities in Clyde and Marion, Ohio, adding capacity for next-generation washers and dryers and creating 400 to 600 jobs. The investment is part of a broader strategy to strengthen domestic production and support supply chain resilience.
The expansion comes as Whirlpool marks a milestone at its Marion facility, which has produced clothes dryers since 1955. The plant, which began with 235 employees and an output of 300 units per day, now employs nearly 2,000 workers and can produce up to 22,000 dryers daily, reflecting decades of investment in manufacturing technology and workforce development.
“My father was an engineer at the Marion plant, and my grandfather worked here in the 1950s – I am following in their footsteps,” said Jason Ebert, Whirlpool Corporation senior vice president for North America manufacturing. “There is no other factory like it in the world, and what makes it truly special are the people who work here. This facility represents decades of American hard work and ingenuity to make clothes dryers millions of homes rely on every day.”
Company officials said the Ohio operations remain central to Whirlpool’s U.S. manufacturing strategy, with the Clyde facility serving as the world’s largest washing machine plant and the Marion site continuing to evolve through new equipment, processes and product introductions.
“Whirlpool Corporation’s unwavering commitment to American manufacturing is a cornerstone of our identity,” said Marc Bitzer, chairman and CEO. “This $300 million investment in our Clyde and Marion facilities underscores our dedication to creating jobs, fostering innovation and delivering high-quality, American-made appliances.”
Whirlpool manufactures approximately 80% of its major appliances sold in the United States domestically and has invested billions of dollars in U.S. operations over the past decade. The company said its approach combines large-scale production with ongoing upgrades to automation, product design and workforce capabilities.
Recent investments are focused on increasing flexibility and throughput, while supporting the transition to new product platforms and evolving consumer demand. Company officials said the strategy is designed to ensure long-term competitiveness as manufacturing shifts toward more advanced and connected production systems.
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“Across our U.S. operations, from the factory floor to design labs to distribution centers, our people are the foundation of everything we build,” said Kristin Day, vice president of U.S. manufacturing. “This investment builds on that legacy and ensures we can continue producing world-class appliances in the United States.”
Whirlpool said it plans to continue investing in its U.S. manufacturing network as it expands capacity, modernizes facilities and strengthens its position in the global appliance market.
