Whirlpool Corporation Adds 500 New Jobs to Cleveland, Tenn. Manufacturing Facility
NASHVILLE - Tennessee Governor Phil Bredesen and Economic and Community Development Commissioner Matt Kisber today heralded the announcement by Whirlpool Corporation that 500 new jobs will be created at the company’s Cleveland, Tenn. manufacturing facility. As Bradley County’s largest employer, Whirlpool expects its Cleveland workforce - including manufacturing, engineering and call center employees - to grow to 1,650 by 2009.
“I thank Whirlpool for its ongoing commitment to Bradley County and its confidence in the local work force. Today’s announcement will strengthen the area economy and is a testament to the business-friendly climate we’ve worked hard to create in Tennessee,” said Governor Bredesen.
Whirlpool will be consolidating the North American production of built-in ovens and cook-tops by moving operations from its Oxford, Miss. plant to the Cleveland, Tenn. facility.
“The jobs created by this announcement represent the type of higher skilled, good paying positions Governor Bredesen and I believe are essential to Tennessee’s economic progress. We’re grateful to Whirlpool for the company’s continued investment in the people of Tennessee,” said Commissioner Kisber.
Whirlpool was recently named one of the World’s Most Ethical Companies by Ethisphere and Forbes magazines and one of the Top 50 Most Respected U.S. Companies by the Reputation Institute and Forbes.
“Whirlpool has been a great corporate citizen for the constituents in my district. I am honored to work with the company and will continue to help maintain and expand Whirlpool’s presence in Bradley County,” said State Rep. Kevin Brooks.
Whirlpool Corporation is the world's leading manufacturer and marketer of major home appliances, with annual sales of approximately $19 billion, 73,000 employees, and 72 manufacturing and technology research centers around the world. The company markets Whirlpool, Maytag, KitchenAid, Jenn-Air, Amana, Brastemp, Consul, Bauknecht and other major brand names to consumers in nearly every country around the world. Additional information about the company can be found at http://www.whirlpoolcorp.com.
The Tennessee Department of Economic and Community Development works routinely with existing businesses to improve and expand their presence in the state. For more information, visit www.tnecd.gov.
