Whirlpool Corporation in Europe
Whirlpool Europe became the wholly owned subsidiary of Whirlpool Corporation in July 1991. This followed Whirlpool Corporation's purchase of the remaining share of its 1989 joint venture with N.V. Philips of the Netherlands. Now, with a presence throughout Europe, the Middle East, Africa and the Asia Pacific, Whirlpool ranks as the third largest appliance producer in the region and the Whirlpool brand is
number one across Europe.
Key Statistics:
- Among the top 3 in most markets
- $3.8 billion in 2007 sales
- Approximately 14, 000 employees
Brands:
Whirlpool, Bauknecht, KitchenAid, Maytag, Amana, Ignis, Polar, Laden (in France), KIC (in South Africa)
Automatic Dryers, Automatic Washers, Countertop Appiances, Fabric Fresheners, Built-in Hobs, Built-in Ovens, Compressors, Dishwashers, Free-standing Cookers, Freezers, Microwave Ovens, Ranges, Refrigerators
Amiens
Germany Neunkirchen, Schorndorf
Italy Naples, Siena, Cassinetta, Trento
Poland Wroclaw
South Africa Isithebe
Sweden Norrkoping
Parts Distribution Center:
Italy Cassinetta
European Operations Center:
Viale G. Borghi, 27
I-21025 Comerio (VA)
Italy
Whirlpool Europe, B.V.
Heerbaan 50-52
4817 NL BREDA
Technology Centers:
- Germany Schorndorf, Neunkirchen
- Italy Cassinetta
- Poland Wroclaw
- Slovakia Poprad
- Sweden Norrkoping
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