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Whirlpool to invest $15 million for Tulsa factory, add 150 new jobs
Watch Now: Whirlpool to invest $15 million for Tulsa factory, add 150 new jobs
Rhett Morgan May 27, 2021 Updated 7 hrs ago
A $16 million investment into Whirlpool’s Tulsa plant — $15 million by the company and $1 million by the state of Oklahoma — is expected to result in 150 new jobs. ... Whirlpool Corp. and city representatives unveiled the news Wednesday at Southern Hills Country Club, site of the Senior PGA Championship, whose presenting sponsor is Whirlpool brand KitchenAid.
“Whirlpool Corporation is committed to U.S. manufacturing, and our investment in our Tulsa factory highlights our dedication not only to the Tulsa community but to our current and future colleagues in the region,” Don Metzelaar, vice president of Integrated Supply Chain and Quality for Whirlpool Corp., said in a statement.
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State funding is through its Business Expansion Investment Program (BEIP) and is designed to increase employment opportunities. Whirlpool will earmark the bulk of its investment for machinery that will deliver increased production capabilities, including capacity. The balance of the money will be used for key building and infrastructure improvements, including health and safety protocols to accommodate an increased workforce.
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A year ago, Whirlpool announced the opening of a new $55 million, 800,000-square-foot Factory Distribution Center in the city, roughly doubling its footprint at the site.
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Rhett Morgan May 27, 2021 Updated 7 hrs ago
A $16 million investment into Whirlpool’s Tulsa plant — $15 million by the company and $1 million by the state of Oklahoma — is expected to result in 150 new jobs. ... Whirlpool Corp. and city representatives unveiled the news Wednesday at Southern Hills Country Club, site of the Senior PGA Championship, whose presenting sponsor is Whirlpool brand KitchenAid.
“Whirlpool Corporation is committed to U.S. manufacturing, and our investment in our Tulsa factory highlights our dedication not only to the Tulsa community but to our current and future colleagues in the region,” Don Metzelaar, vice president of Integrated Supply Chain and Quality for Whirlpool Corp., said in a statement.
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State funding is through its Business Expansion Investment Program (BEIP) and is designed to increase employment opportunities. Whirlpool will earmark the bulk of its investment for machinery that will deliver increased production capabilities, including capacity. The balance of the money will be used for key building and infrastructure improvements, including health and safety protocols to accommodate an increased workforce.
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A year ago, Whirlpool announced the opening of a new $55 million, 800,000-square-foot Factory Distribution Center in the city, roughly doubling its footprint at the site.
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