Whirlpool Corporation (NYSE: WHR)
Benton Harbor, MI 49022-2692 (Map) Phone: 269-923-5000
Fax: 269-923-3722
http://www.whirlpoolcorp.com
Overview
With brand names recognized by just about anyone who has ever separated dark colors from light, Whirlpool is one of the world's top home appliance makers. It makes washers, dryers, refrigerators, air conditioners, dishwashers, freezers, microwave ovens, ranges, trash compactors, air purifiers, and more. In addition to Whirlpool, the company sells its products under a bevy of brand names including KitchenAid, Bauknecht, Roper, Maytag, and Magic Chef. Whirlpool peddles its appliances in North America, Europe, Latin America, Africa, the Middle East, and Asia. Competition in the home appliances market has heated up in recent years, with Bosch Siemens, LG, Samsung, and Haier commanding equal attention.
Sample Overview & HistoryKey Numbers from Hoover's UK
Key financials for Whirlpool Corporation (NYSE: WHR)
| Company Type | Public (NYSE: WHR) |
|---|---|
| Fiscal Year-End | December |
| 2007 Sales (mil.) | £9,717.6 |
| 1-Year Sales Growth | 7.3% |
| 2007 Net Income (mil.) | £320.4 |
| 1-Year Net Income Growth | 47.8% |
| 2007 Employees | 73,000 |
| 1-Year Employee Growth | 0.0% |
Key People from Hoover's UK
Key people and executives for Whirlpool Corporation (NYSE: WHR)
| Chairman and CEO | Jeff M. Fettig (Subscribers see complete biographies -- view sample)
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| EVP and CFO | Roy W. Templin Connect to this executive |
| SVP Corporate Affairs and General Counsel | Daniel F. Hopp Connect to this executive |
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Rankings from Hoover's UK
See how Whirlpool Corporation (NYSE: WHR) ranks in standard industry listings such as Fortune 500, S&P 500, and Dow Jones
- #127 in FORTUNE 500
- S&P 500
