Whirlpool Corp. Reports 2003 Third-Quarter Results

Cites Strong Sales in North America & Europe BENTON HARBOR, Mich.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Oct. 22, 2003–Whirlpool Corporation (NYSE:WHR) today announced third-quarter 2003 net earnings of $105 million, or $1.48 per diluted share, compared to $101 million, or $1.46 per diluted share, in the same pe…

New item is adding 40 jobs at Whirlpool

Whirlpool Corp. is gearing up for a new product – one that will add about 40 jobs to the plant’s payroll. The new product, known as the “freezerator” among Whirlpool’s Evansville plant workers, is a combination refrigerator and freezer designed for the consumer’s garage, or basement.

Whirlpool Sues LG for Patent Infringement

BENTON HARBOR, Mich.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Aug. 6, 2003–Whirlpool Corporation (NYSE:WHR) today announced that it has filed a patent infringement suit against LG Electronics, Inc., and the South Korean company’s U.S. affiliate, LG Electronics USA, Inc.

Whirlpool and IKEA Go Global

June 24, 2003–Whirlpool Europe and the IKEA group today announced the enlargement of their current business partnership, whereby Whirlpool will provide major domestic appliances for IKEA built-in kitchens at all IKEA stores throughout the world.