Northwest Ohio leaders applaud Whirlpool Corporation's commitment to U.S. manufacturing

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Whirlpool (NYSE: WHR) received public praise from the mayors of Clyde and Marion, Ohio for its sustained U.S. manufacturing commitment on Jan 15, 2026. The company employs about 4,500 workers across the two Ohio sites; the Clyde plant (in operation since 1952) is described as the largest washing machine plant in the world and Marion recently marked its 70th anniversary. On Oct 15, 2025, Whirlpool announced a $300 million investment in these factories, expected to create up to 600 new jobs, reinforcing local economic impact and long-term manufacturing presence in Ohio.

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• $300 million investment in Clyde and Marion announced Oct 15, 2025
• Expected creation of up to 600 new jobs from the investment
• Approximately 4,500 employees across the two U.S. laundry sites
• Clyde plant operating since 1952 and cited as the largest washing machine plant

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BENTON HARBOR, Mich., Jan. 15, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- In an opinion piece published in the The Plain Dealer (Cleveland, Ohio) newspaper, the mayors of Clyde and Marion, Ohio, celebrated Whirlpool Corporation's enduring commitment to American manufacturing. Whirlpool Corporation – the only major U.S.-based manufacturer of kitchen and laundry appliances – employs approximately 4,500 workers across the two sites, which combined comprise the company's U.S. laundry manufacturing operations.

The Clyde facility, in operation since 1952, is the largest washing machine plant in the world. The Marion operations recently celebrated its 70th anniversary, marking seven decades of manufacturing excellence and community impact.

"We've focused on creating a smart, sustainable economic environment that good employers want to be a part of, so they can hire our neighbors, invest in our communities and give our kids a reason to stay," wrote Clyde Mayor Doug McCauley and Marion Mayer Bill Collins. "Companies like Whirlpool have noticed that commitment and met it with their own."

On October 15, 2025, Whirlpool Corp. announced a $300 million investment in these two Ohio factories, which is expected to create up to 600 new jobs.

"When a company puts down roots and keeps faith with its people, those roots deepen. Loyalty, earned over decades, pays dividends in skill, reliability and pride," the mayors wrote. "In an age when so much feels uncertain, we still believe that when America builds at home, we create hope and opportunity. If you want to know where manufacturing is headed, look to Clyde, Marion and the places across Ohio where it never left."

Click here to read the full op-ed in The Plain Dealer.

 

FAQ

What did Whirlpool (WHR) announce for its Clyde and Marion, Ohio factories on Oct 15, 2025?

Whirlpool announced a $300 million investment in the two Ohio factories, expected to create up to 600 jobs.

How many workers does Whirlpool (WHR) employ at its Clyde and Marion laundry operations?

The two sites together employ approximately 4,500 workers.

Why are Clyde and Marion important to Whirlpool (WHR)'s U.S. manufacturing footprint?

Clyde and Marion together comprise Whirlpool's U.S. laundry manufacturing operations, with Clyde operating since 1952 and Marion marking its 70th anniversary.

How many new jobs could Whirlpool's (WHR) Ohio investment create and when was it announced?

The investment could create up to 600 new jobs, and it was announced on Oct 15, 2025.

What did local leaders say about Whirlpool (WHR)'s role in Ohio communities on Jan 15, 2026?

Mayors of Clyde and Marion praised Whirlpool's long-term commitment, noting investment, hiring, and community impact as reasons manufacturing remains in those towns.