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Whirlpool Italia Holdings s.r.l. wins Felix Industry Award
Whirlpool Italia Holdings s.r.l. was rewarded as the best company for turnover, assets and number of employees in the province of Varese during the first edition of the "Felix Industry Award– the region Lombardia that competes", organized by the Felix Industry...
Indesit brand is live with a new regional communication campaign
It’s called #DoItTogether, the ambitious campaign aimed at raising the debate around the distribution of household chores. Mid 2017, Indesit will be undertaking an innovative digitally & PR led marketing campaign in the UK, Russia, Italy & France:...
#DoItTogether: Indesit brand launches the web series “The Big Family Switch Up”
The web series shows the home chores’ challenges of nowadays families Running in the UK, Russia, Italy & France from April 26 to July, our #DoItTogether campaign has been raising so far awareness about gender equality by getting 20M+ of online views and by...
Speech of the Whirlpool EMEA President Esther Berrozpe Galindo at the Opening Ceremony of the new EMEA HQ in Milan
Good afternoon to you all. I’d like to extend warm thanks to Prime Minister the Honorable Paolo Gentiloni, the President of Region Lombardy Roberto Maroni, the Mayor of Pero Maria Rosa Belotti, and with them all the other honorable guests who kindly accepted our...
Gentiloni cuts the ribbon at Whirlpool EMEA new Headquarters
Milan, 11 May 2017 – Italian Prime Minister Paolo Gentiloni inaugurated the new Headquarters of Whirlpool EMEA (Europe, Middle East and Africa) in Pero (Milan) today. Whirlpool Corporation President and Chief Operating Officer Marc Bitzer, Whirlpool EMEA President and...
New Whirlpool flagship showroom takes visitors on a high tech journey of discovery
Whirlpool has today opened a new flagship showroom in the new EMEA Headquarters that enables visitors to experience a journey into the latest innovations in design and technology. The World of Whirlpool is a unique showcase for more than 150 products from Whirlpool...
Whirlpool Emea’s photojournalism project – #PlacesThatMatter – showcases places and people
To present the company’s business by focusing on their places and people, aspects people often know little or nothing about. Such is the objective of Whirlpool Emea’s photojournalism project: #PlacesThatMatter. Focusing on 15 facilities in eight countries across the...
KitchenAid launches Iconic Fridge with Iconic-Design
On Thursday 20th April, KitchenAid, the premium brand passionate about food, launched its brand new Iconic Fridge Freezer with an iconic-design themed event at its Experience Store on Wigmore Street, London, UK. The event celebrated iconic design, with British...
Meet our Interns
Have you ever wondered how internship at Whirlpool looks like? To answer this question, we have asked some of our interns, working in different roles, to talk about their experiences at Whirlpool EMEA. Make sure to browse available career and internship opportunities...
Pope Francis Laundry opens in Rome thanks to support from Whirlpool Corporation
The “Pope Francis’ Laundry” has officially opened today and offers a free service for the homeless and disadvantaged people: a new laundromat, with washing, drying and ironing services for those without a home or a fixed living situation. This laundry room is managed...
The battle against food waste at the center of a Whirlpool Corporation educational initiative
180,000 people will “study” responsible consumption Milan, 6 April 2017 – Promoting widespread reflection on the social and environmental value of food is the aim of Moments not to be wasted, a Whirlpool Corporation educational project. The initiative addresses...
Project F: Our designers featured on the world stage
Global Consumer Design fabric care innovation ‘BioLogic’ will be showcased in National Museum of China in Beijing from April 25 to July 25 at the fourth edition of "Series Off Series" exhibition In 2001, our Global Consumer Design team began the “New Domesticity”...
Whirlpool Corporation participates at Fuorisalone 2017 with fun activities for children and adults
If you happen to find yourself in Milan from April 4 to April 9, make sure to stop by our stand at Fuorisalone, 26 Bergognone Street. At Milan’s famous Design Week, we will be presenting Whirlpool, Hotpoint and Indesit through a range of stimulating experiences, all...
#ItalyMatters: Whirlpool believes in Italy
Whirlpool’s new EMEA headquarters in Pero, in the former Expo office building Esther Berrozpe Galindo, President Whirlpool EMEA: “Italy at the center of our development strategy in the EMEA region” Investments of 500 million euros by the end of 2018 Italy 17th (out of...
Whirlpool Corporation and Procter & Gamble together with the Civil Protection Dept. donate 10 “Laundry” containers to earthquake stricken families in Central Italy
Milan, 23 March 2017 – Procter & Gamble and Whirlpool Corporation have teamed up to support communities hit by the earthquake in central Italy. The solidarity initiative headed by the two multinationals, in collaboration with the Italian Civil Protection...
Whirlpool UK raises money for UK Harvest & Jamie Oliver’s Food Revolution
Whirlpool UK Appliances took part, on March 21st in London, in the CEO Cook Off, a Jamie Oliver initiative that brings together the nation’s top chefs and biggest names in UK business for a once in a lifetime evening of cooking, fundraising and feasting. Chefs and...
#ItalyMatters. Investing in the Country: challenges, opportunities and perspectives
In connection with the move to the new headquarters in the Metropolitan City of Milan, Whirlpool EMEA promotes a debate on the attractiveness of the countrywide system. -------------------------------- 28th March 2017 | 10:00am AUDITORIUM ASSOLOMBARDA | Via Pantano 9...
Human Rights Day in South Africa
March 21, Commemorating the Sharpeville massacre Human Rights Day (March 21) in South Africa is both a celebration of the rights of all citizens and a solemn remembrance of the suffering and sacrifice necessary to secure them. It began as a commemoration of the...
Whirlpool wins UK Water Efficiency Product Award
Whirlpool has won a UK Water Efficiency Product Award at the recent Waterwise Awards 2017 The Waterwise UK Water Efficiency Product Awards recognises products and technology that contribute to water efficiency that benefit the economy, society and environment. The...
Whirlpool Finance Luxembourg, Information for Investors
Whirlpool Finance Luxembourg S.à r.l. Société à Responsabilité Limitée Registered office: 560A, rue de Neudorf, L-2220 Luxembourg, Grand Duchy of Luxembourg RCS Luxembourg: B 209.573 Share capital €12,500.00 On 24 October 2016, Whirlpool Finance Luxembourg S.à r.l....
Whirlpool presents the company that will take over the Teverola facility
SERI Group will build the first lithium cell production plant in Italy Rome, 6 March 2017 – Whirlpool Corporation today presented the industrial group that will be taking over the Teverola facility (Caserta) and guarantee its future in manufacturing. This came ahead...
Winning in style: 6 iF Design Awards for Whirlpool, Hotpoint and Bauknecht
Whirlpool, Hotpoint and Bauknecht brands have been honored at the internationally renowned iF DESIGN AWARDS with 6 prestigious iF labels in Product Design. The iF DESIGN AWARD, one of the world’s most highly respected design competitions, sees over 5,500 entries from...
Whirlpool opens its new model plant in Melano
The industrial site is now the main hob producer in the EMEA region. Economic Development Vice-Minister Teresa Bellanova attends the official start of a “new era” for the top class plant. Melano (Fabriano, Ancona), 14 February 2017 – Whirlpool Corporation’s new Melano...
Whirlpool Corporation is Top Employer in Italy
Milan, February 8th 2016 - Whirlpool Corporation has been awarded the Top Employers Italy 2017 certification that recognizes, among Italian companies, excellence in the field of Human Resources development. Whirlpool confirms once again its commitment to the...
Whirlpool EMEA and Habitat for Humanity together to help vulnerable communities in Hungary
Budapest, 27 January 2017 – Whirlpool EMEA (Europe, Middle East and Africa) has renewed the partnership with Habitat for Humanity, now supporting two initiatives in Hungary: the Social Rental Project, aimed to offer homeless families a decent housing, and the...
Whirlpool EMEA Supplier Day, Top Quality deserves to be Awarded
Whirlpool EMEA held its annual Supplier Day event in Varese (Italy) on November 22, 2016, where the best suppliers in terms of quality performances and capabilities in 2015 have been awarded. Supplier Quality Award in Whirlpool is a global and structured process to...
Whirlpool and Marche Region in Italy: a winning partnership
Within Whirlpool Plant in Melano, an ongoing three-days workshop to stimulate and strengthen employees’ winning mindset. The same mentality that characterizes the Company and the DNA of the Italian Region hosting it. Melano (Ancona), 15 December 2016 - Held today at...
The 35th Anniversary of the Introduction of Martial Law
CEREMONY IN WROCLAW UNDER THE PRESIDENT OF POLAND ANDRZEJ DUDA HONORARY PATRONAGE People who were fighting for an independent Poland, Government and Polish Parliamentary representatives, „Solidarity“ Labour Unions authorities, hundreds of workers gather together to...
Whirlpool Italy wins the first edition of the Internet Of Things Awards
30 November 2016, Italy – Whirlpool has won the Internet of Things (IoT) award in the “Smart Home” category for its 6th Sense Live Technology. The recognition was announced by ADC Group at its 5th NC Digital Awards. IoT is one of the most promising sectors at the...
Andrea Ciccolini named Vice President & CIO Whirlpool EMEA
Comerio, Italy, November November 21, 2016 – Andrea Ciccolini has been appointed Vice President & Chief Information Officer of Whirlpool EMEA (Europe, Middle East and Africa). In his role, he will directly report to Esther Berrozpe Galindo, President of Whirlpool...
Whirlpool and Marie Claire Together Support Hungarian Designers
Whirlpool took part for the first time as an exhibitor at the Marie Claire Fashion Days for supporting Hungarian designers with its fashion show and custom designed booth, as well as showcased its Supreme Care product family of washing machines and dryers. The fashion...
Whirlpool to establish a Global Technology Research Center for Refrigeration and Dishwashing in Wroclaw, Poland
The establishment of a Global Technology Research Center is another step on the path of the implementation of the Industrial Plan for Poland, announced in November 2015. Its employees will design and produce refrigerator-freezer and dishwasher units under Whirlpool...
Whirlpool Corporation and Habitat for Humanity Partner to Help Vulnerable Communities in South Africa
We’re proud of our employee volunteers around the globe -- including our EMEA employees volunteering this week with Habitat for Humanity International in South Africa. From November 7-11, 50 Whirlpool Corporation employees volunteered to participate to the Habitat for...
Whirlpool, City administration and Universities team up for the future of Comerio’s business centre
A Memorandum of Understanding to carry out a feasibility study for the conversion of Whirlpool EMEA Headquarters after its relocation to Milan in March 2017 was signed today. Comerio (Varese), 3 November 2016 – A Memorandum of Understanding was signed today in...
Whirlpool publishes the 2015 Sustainability Report: improving environmental performance, growing commitment to the social sphere
In line with the global results, the Europe, Middle East and Africa Region (EMEA) has recorded an 11% reduction of energy consumption, water consumption has reached a -27%, while CO2 emissions have decreased by 11 percentage points compared to 2014. Significant...
Whirlpool Corporation Partners with Jonathan Onlus for “Amato Lamberti” Social Responsibility Awards
At the Amato Lamberti Awards, the “Whirlpool Corporation Prize” goes to ActionAid Italia The prize ceremony of the “Amato Lamberti” Social Responsibility Awards, which focus on the themes of legality and civic commitment and publicly acclaim the best social...
Whirlpool Corporation supports the Italian Red Cross in helping the population stricken by the earthquake in Central Italy
Employees give an hour’s work and the Company doubles their contribution, as well as donating its products Comerio (Varese) - Whirlpool Corporation has mobilized once again in support of the Italian Red Cross (IRC), this time to offer concrete aid to the victims of...
Whirlpool brand in Hungary achieves 12th Consecutive Superbrand Award
Whirlpool brand in Hungary was recognized for the 12th year of achieving the Superbrand award as well as the Business Superbrand award. These designations are given to brands that have a strong loyal connection to consumers. A panel of industry experts use a number of...
KitchenAid to open its first Experience Store in the heart of London
London --- For almost a century, KitchenAid has been Serious about Food, a champion of artisan quality and at the forefront of innovation in the kitchen. On 2nd September 2016, the makers of the iconic Artisan Stand Mixer opens their first Experience Store in the...
First Female British Chef to hold and retain Three Michelin Stars
Born in Northern Ireland, Clare grew up on a farm in County Antrim and moved to England at 16 to learn the skills which would eventually make her a world-class chef. In 2002 Clare joined Restaurant Gordon Ramsay and worked her way up the ranks to become Senior Sous...