Overview

• Whirlpool announced a $300 million investment to modernize and expand production at its Clyde and Marion facilities to build next-generation washers and dryers.
• The company projects 400 to 600 new Whirlpool positions, with an estimated 5,000 additional jobs supported through suppliers and local services.
• Financial support is expected to include JobsOhio assistance and Ohio tax credits, with specific terms contingent on executed agreements.
• Clyde is described as the world’s largest washing-machine plant, in operation since 1952, while the Marion dryer facility recently marked about 70 years of production.
• Company leaders cast the move as a long-term commitment to U.S. manufacturing and domestic supply chains, while cautioning outcomes depend on final approvals and broader conditions.