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Appliance Industry / Customer Experience

J.D. Power: Customer satisfaction with appliances remain high amid reliability focus

TROY—During the past year, there were similar amounts of appliance shoppers needing new appliances because their existing ones failed, as there were customers needing to service their appliance but opted …

Coronavirus / Women In Business / Women In Computing / Women In Construction / Women In Defense / Women In Engineering / Women in Tech / Workforce Development

MCWT programs go virtual

SOUTHFIELD—The Michigan Council of Women in Technology Foundation’s 14th annual Signature Gala went virtual—one more pivot this year for the nonprofit working to make Michigan the No. 1 state for …

Appliance Industry / Consumer Electronics / Customer Experience

Apple, Samsung atop PCs, household appliances falter, ACSI finds

ANN ARBOR—Americans are spending more time on their personal computers at home after COVID-19 lockdowns made remote working, online education, and at-home entertainment the new normal. But while those needs …

Appliance Industry / Earnings

Whirlpool returns to profits in second quarter

BENTON HARBOR—Whirlpool Corp. (NYSE: WHR) posted net income of $67 million or $1.04 per share in the second quarter ended June 30, compared to a loss of $657 million or …

Appliance Industry / Manufacturing

Whirlpool sells Brazilian compressor manufacturer

BENTON HARBOR—Officials at Whirlpool Corp. (NYSE: WHR) announced the completion of its Embraco business unit to Kyoto, Japan-based Nidec Corp. for $1.08 billion in cash. Embraco is a Brazil-based manufacturer …

Appliance Industry / Earnings

Tax benefits, lower restructuring costs boost Whirlpool profit

BENTON HARBOR—A sharp reduction in restructuring costs and an income tax refund vs. a payment last year boosted net income for Benton Harbor-based appliance giant Whirlpool Corp. (NYSE:WHRL). Net income …

Appliance Industry / Manufacturing

Whirlpool chairman Fettig to retire

BENTON HARBOR — Whirlpool Corp. (NYSE: WHR) board chair Jeff M. Fettig today announced that he will retire from the company on Dec. 13. Whirlpool’s board of directors has elected …

Appliance Industry / Earnings

Whirlpool sales, profits fall

BENTON HARBOR — Whirlpool Corp. (NYSE: WHR), the world’s largest appliance maker, reported net income of $210 mllion or $3.22 a share in the third quarter of 2018, down from …

Appliance Industry / Construction & Design / Manufacturing

Whirlpool launches new website for building industry

BENTON HARBOR – Whirlpool Corp., the world’s largest manufacturer of home appliances, has launched a new website for building industry professionals, www.whirlpoolpro.com. The Benton Harbor-based company said the new website …

Appliance Industry / Earnings

Whirlpool shares fall, rise after earnings miss, worse-than-expected outlook

BENTON HARBOR — Shares of Whirlpool Corp. rebounded 5.4 percent Tuesday after falling 3 percent Monday on an earnings miss. The world’s largest appliance maker posted net income of $94 …

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