Whirlpool to Invest in Tennessee Plant

URLhttp://online.wsj.com/article/SB100014240527487034
SourceWall Street Journal
Date Published09/01/2010
Author NameBob Tita

Additional Reshoring Information:

Company/Division name Whirlpool - TN
Type of work Manufacturing
Reshoring category:Kept from Offshoring
Total number of jobs (added or to be added):130
Year reshoring announced:2010
Capital investment ($):120
City reshored to:Cleveland
State(s) reshored to:TN
If relevant, work nearshored to:-
Industry(ies):Electrical Equipment/Appliances/Components
Product(s) reshoredcooking ranges and ovens
What domestic positive factors made reshoring more attractive?Automation/technology, Government Incentives, Higher productivity, Re-design of the part, Product innovation
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