Whirlpool Corporation

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Whirlpool Corporation is a global manufacturer of major home appliances headquartered in Benton Harbor, Michigan, founded in 1911. The company designs, builds, and services refrigerators, laundry, dishwashing, and cooking appliances across the Americas, EMEA, and Asia. Whirlpool is publicly listed on the New York Stock Exchange (ticker: WHR).

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For the chemical industry, Whirlpool is a significant downstream user of industrial coatings and finishes (including powder coatings and porcelain enamels), polymers and resins, adhesives and sealants, insulation foams and blowing agents, elastomers, and other specialty materials used in finishes, gaskets, wiring, and packaging. It works with suppliers to improve finishing quality and production efficiency, adopting energy‑efficient curing and low‑emission coating systems to reduce waste, energy use, and volatile organic compound (VOC) emissions.

The company also specifies refrigerants and thermal insulation systems that meet evolving efficiency and environmental rules, and qualifies materials for compliance with global chemical and product‑safety frameworks such as REACH and RoHS. Its R&D and manufacturing emphasize corrosion protection, durability, and lifecycle performance of materials in high‑use consumer environments.

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Whirlpool in chemical industry news

4 June 2026
PPG, IPG Photonics and Whirlpool win 2026 IRI Open Innovation Award for laser curing

Developed a laser curing platform to replace thermal ovens in powder coating lines, cutting energy use and increasing line speed while working with conventional and laser‑activated powders.

2 March 2026
PPG, IPG Photonics, Whirlpool Advance Laser-Based Powder Curing

Laser curing offers faster, energy-efficient powder coating, reducing costs and environmental impact. Pilot trials underway to enhance productivity and sustainability.