Innovation
Our legacy proves we are driven by intellectual curiosity and innovation.
With 111 years of industry-firsts and game-changing products, we’ve never scaled back on our investments in innovation and product development. The ability to see beyond the current needs and behaviors of our consumers to create solutions that address how to improve their lives at home, permeates our culture. World Class Manufacturing, IoT, environmental and social responsibility, leading-edge design, craftsmanship, and digital technologies drive innovation at Whirlpool Corporation.
Whirlpool Corporation Unveils Revolutionary SlimTech™ Insulation Technology – The Latest in a History of Innovation
Whirlpool Corporation introduces SlimTech™ insulation, the first vacuum insulated structure (VIS) technology in a refrigerator in the North American market. This technology represents a significant step forward in refrigeration technology, which has long relied on bulky polyurethane foam for insulation. By using a proprietary material that is vacuum-sealed within the door or sides of the refrigerator itself, SlimTech™ insulation can reduce the wall thickness by up to 66% – allowing for up to 25% more capacity inside the refrigerator.
Whirlpool Corporation Helps Build Foundation for Cross-platform Home Appliance Connectivity
Matter 1.2 update, in which Whirlpool Corp. was an active participant with other appliance manufacturers, includes new support and features for washing machines, refrigerators, and dishwashers Whirlpool Corporation announced its support for the newly launched Matter...
InSinkErator Introduces the Next Generation of Garbage Disposals
All-New Garbage Disposals Aim to Encourage Greater Usage for Healthier, More Sustainable Kitchens InSinkErator, the world’s leading brand of garbage disposals, has introduced the next generation of disposals for today’s modern kitchen. Completely redesigned to grind...
Fueling Innovation Through The Whirlpool Corporation Global Innovation Challenge
Innovation for Whirlpool Corporation started on Day 1 - in 1911, on the shore of southwest Michigan, with the invention of the first electric wringer washer. As Whirlpool Corporation’s vision of improving life at home has become more global, so has the company’s...
Whirlpool Corporation Unveils New Leading Edge Technology Center
Technology center to be laundry, dishwasher and small appliance innovation hub Facility to employ more than 500 Michigan-based high-tech talent Whirlpool Corporation today unveiled a new 153,000-square-foot technology center in St. Joseph, Mich. The $60+ million...
2023 iF Design Award Winner
Whirlpool Corporation is proud to announce that 7 products among our Whirlpool, Hotpoint and KitchenAid brands triumphed for exceptional product design by winning the internationally prestigious iF Design Award 2023. The awards seek out the year’s best products, with...
Designing optimism with KitchenAid brand Color of the Year ‘Hibiscus’
A behind the scenes look at how Hibiscus reflects society's want of optimism KitchenAid brand’s Color of the Year, Hibiscus, is vibrant, bold and lush. Designers at Whirlpool Corporation see it as a reflection of how society has overcome so many obstacles in recent...
Whirlpool Corporation recognized by RepTrak in the Global RepTrak 100 for the eleventh consecutive year
The list recognizes 100 companies with the best corporate responsibility reputations in the world Whirlpool Corporation announced today that is has been included in the Global RepTrak 100 for 2023, which recognizes companies for their ability to build and communicate...
Whirlpool Corporation named one of Fortune’s Most Innovative Companies for 2023
Whirlpool Corporation has been recognized by Fortune as one of America's Most Innovative Companies in 2023. The inaugural list celebrates companies that have demonstrated success across three areas, including product innovation, process innovation, and innovation...
Innovation Firsts
Many follow Whirlpool Corporation, but our purposeful innovation has launched these industry “firsts”
