Whirlpool Corporation Expands Operations in Tulsa, Oklahoma

URLhttp://www.areadevelopment.com/newsItems/10-31-201
SourceArea Development
Date Published10/31/2018
Mentions specific company case(s) of reshoring, kept from offshoring, or transplantYes

Additional Reshoring Information:

Company/Division name Whirlpool
Parent companyWhirlpool Corporation
Type of work Manufacturing
If manufacturing, is the company an OEM? Yes
Reshoring category:Reshoring
Total number of jobs (added or to be added):150
Year reshoring announced:2018
Year reshoring implemented or to be implemented:2019
Capital investment ($):55
City reshored to:Tulsa
State(s) reshored to:OK
If relevant, work nearshored to:-
Industry(ies):Electrical Equipment, Appliances & Components
Product(s) reshoredcooking appliances
What domestic positive factors made reshoring more attractive?Eco-system synergies, Government Incentives, Higher productivity, Image/brand, Impact on domestic economy, Lead time/Time to market, Proximity to customers/market, Skilled workforce availability/training, Under-utilized capacity
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