Whirlpool Expands U.S. Manufacturing with New Ohio Plant

New $60M facility in Perrysburg to create 100-150 jobs over 2 years

Apr. 11, 2026 at 12:06am

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A photorealistic studio still-life image of a polished, chrome-plated washing machine or dryer drum, floating on a clean white background and dramatically lit from the side to highlight the reflective metallic surface.Whirlpool's latest investment in U.S. manufacturing showcases the company's commitment to producing premium, high-quality appliances domestically.Clyde Today

Whirlpool Corporation announced it will invest more than $60 million to establish a new manufacturing facility in Perrysburg, Ohio, creating between 100 and 150 jobs over the next two years. The new plant will be Whirlpool's 11th U.S. factory and its sixth in Ohio, supporting nearby operations by producing appliance components and subassemblies for washers and dryers.

Why it matters

This expansion reflects Whirlpool's continued confidence in American manufacturing and its commitment to producing high-quality, innovative products in the U.S. despite recent Wall Street concerns. It also underscores the company's broader U.S. manufacturing strategy, with about 80% of major appliances sold domestically made in the United States.

The details

Whirlpool is repurposing an existing building in Perrysburg, formerly used for solar panel production, into a modern, technology-driven facility. Once complete, the new plant will blend automation with skilled labor to support nearby Ohio operations. This investment follows a larger $300 million expansion announced last fall to increase laundry production capacity in Clyde and Marion, Ohio, which is expected to create 400 to 600 additional jobs.

  • Whirlpool announced the new $60 million investment on April 11, 2026.
  • The new Perrysburg plant is expected to be operational and create 100-150 jobs over the next two years.

The players

Whirlpool Corporation

A major American home appliance manufacturer headquartered in Benton Harbor, Michigan, with a strong domestic manufacturing footprint, particularly in Ohio.

Marc Bitzer

The chairman and CEO of Whirlpool Corporation, who stated that this investment reflects the company's confidence in American workers and its determination to produce high-quality, innovative products in the U.S.

Kristin Day

Whirlpool's vice president of U.S. manufacturing, who said the new facility will blend automation with skilled labor to build the future of domestic production for the industry.

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What they’re saying

“When there is a level playing field, our American workers can out-compete anyone in the world. This investment is proof of our confidence in that workforce and our determination to win by producing high-quality, innovative products in the U.S.”

— Marc Bitzer, Chairman and CEO, Whirlpool Corporation

“We are not just building appliances—we are building the future of domestic production for our industry. Our people remain the foundation of our success.”

— Kristin Day, Vice President of U.S. Manufacturing, Whirlpool Corporation

What’s next

Whirlpool's new Perrysburg, Ohio plant is expected to move forward pending final approval of state and regional incentives, with a formal ribbon-cutting anticipated later this year.

The takeaway

This expansion demonstrates Whirlpool's ongoing commitment to U.S. manufacturing, with about 80% of its major appliances sold domestically produced in the United States. The new Ohio plant is the latest in a series of recent investments that underscore the company's confidence in American workers and its determination to maintain a strong domestic production footprint.