Whirlpool Commits $300 Million to U.S. Manufacturing Expansion

Appliance giant Whirlpool announced a $300 million investment across two Ohio facilities, Clyde and Marion, to scale up its laundry manufacturing operations.

The expansion is expected to create 400 to 600 direct jobs and support roughly 5,000 additional jobs in supplier and community ecosystems.
Whirlpool says this continues a long-term commitment: over the past decade, the company has invested $6 billion in U.S. capital expenditures, R&D, and new product development, as part of $23 billion invested in U.S. operations, logistics, and workforce. 

At present, Whirlpool employs ~20,000 U.S. workers (including ~14,000 across 10 manufacturing plants).
Notably, about 80% of its U.S. major appliance sales are already from products made domestically — far ahead of the industry average (~25%) — and 96% of the steel used in U.S. plants is sourced domestically.

The expansion is being supported by state and local incentives. Whirlpool will work with JobsOhio, the Regional Growth Partnership, and One Columbus, with state tax credits and workforce development support pending final approvals.

Ohio Governor Mike DeWine and regional partners welcomed the news, citing the state’s strong manufacturing capacity, skilled workforce, and growing reputation as a hub for advanced industrial operations.

Why It Matters

• Tariff-proofing & supply chain resilience. The investment helps Whirlpool reduce reliance on foreign imports amid a global trend toward industrial protectionism.

• Job creation & community impact. Hundreds of long-term, high-quality manufacturing jobs will anchor economic activity in Ohio communities.

• Competitive positioning. Whirlpool’s heavy U.S. sourcing and high domestic production share give it an edge over rivals more exposed to import risks.

• Signals for other manufacturers. This reinforces the momentum of reshoring in heavy goods and appliances as companies seek to insulate themselves from cross-border disruptions.