| Date | Title | | | 02/02/10 | Whirlpool Corporation Reports Fourth-Quarter and Full-Year 2009 Results| --Fourth-quarter revenue increases 13 percent --Strong improvement in operating profit --Company generates record free cash flow of $1.1 billion in 2009
BENTON HARBOR, Mich., Feb 02, 2010 /PRNewswire via COMTEX/ -- Whirlpool Corporation (NYSE: WHR) announced today that fourth-quarter net earnings rose 111 percent to $95 million, or $1.24 per diluted share, compared to $44 million, or $0.60 per diluted share reported during the same period last year. Fourth-quarter results included an expense ... |
|  | | 01/25/10 | Whirlpool Corporation Provides Online Consumer Tool for 'Cash for Appliances' Rebate Program| Enhanced Whirlpool, Maytag and KitchenAid Brand Web Sites Help Consumers Locate Rebates for Energy-Efficient Appliance Purchases
BENTON HARBOR, Mich., Jan 25, 2010 /PRNewswire via COMTEX/ -- Whirlpool Corporation continues its legacy of leadership in energy efficiency with the launch of an easy-to-use rebate finder tool on three of its brand Web sites - Whirlpool, Maytag and KitchenAid brands. As a manufacturer and marketer of more than 300 ENERGY STAR(R)-qualified major appliances in the U.S. ... |
| | | 01/25/10 | Whirlpool Corporation to Announce Fourth-Quarter and Year-End 2009 Earnings and Hold Conference Call on February 2| BENTON HARBOR, Mich., Jan 25, 2010 /PRNewswire via COMTEX/ -- Whirlpool Corporation (NYSE: WHR) will release fourth-quarter and year-end 2009 financial results at 6 a.m. EST on Tuesday, February 2, 2010. Whirlpool Corporation will then hold a conference call to discuss its performance with the investment community at 10 a.m. EST.
To participate in the conference call, dial (800) 895-1549 and use confirmation code 7WHIRLPOOL. International participants should dial (785) 424-1057 and use confi... |
| | | 01/20/10 | Whirlpool Brand Helps Consumers Cook and Clean Efficiently Throughout the Kitchen| Latest Kitchen Innovations Fulfill Consumer NeedsLAS VEGAS, Jan 20, 2010 /PRNewswire via COMTEX/ -- More than 80 percent of consumers cook for their guests when entertaining, according to a November online survey conducted for Whirlpool Corporation by Harris Interactive(R), but many still struggle to reduce time, energy and the overall mess in the kitchen. Seeking to help consumers better manage their kitchens, Whirlpool brand introduces a variety of kitchen appliances to increase efficiency fro... |
| | | 01/20/10 | Whirlpool Brand Puts Capacity on Top With Launch of New Cabrio(R) Laundry Pair| Laundry Leader Brings Largest Capacity to Market in ENERGY STAR(R) qualified WasherLAS VEGAS, Jan 20, 2010 /PRNewswire via COMTEX/ -- Historically, consumers have preferred the look and feel of top-load laundry in their homes, and recent advances have improved both capacity and efficiency. With the launch of the newest Cabrio(R) high efficiency (HE) top-load washer and dryer, laundry leader Whirlpool brand introduces the largest washer capacity on the market - 5.2 cu. ft. Along with the industr... |
| | | 01/20/10 | Whirlpool(R) Brand and Levi's(R) Brand Join Forces to Shed Light on Green Denim Care| Survey Shows Consumers Have Hard Habits to Break When It Comes to LaundryLAS VEGAS, Jan 20, 2010 /PRNewswire via COMTEX/ -- A recent joint survey by the Whirlpool(R) and Levi's(R) brands uncovered that despite advances in high efficiency (HE) laundry, the majority of consumers don't realize the environmental impact of their laundry habits. With nearly nine out of ten respondents doing two or more loads of laundry each week, both Whirlpool brand and Levi's are focused on reducing the environmenta... |
| | | 01/20/10 | Survey Uncovers What Consumers Really Think About Being Green| LAS VEGAS, Jan 20, 2010 /PRNewswire via COMTEX/ -- According to a recent online survey by Whirlpool Corporation (NYSE: WHR), the majority of consumers (68 percent) want to live "green" but only if it is convenient to their lifestyle. The study, conducted on its behalf by Harris Interactive(R), found that while finances are top of mind and consumers are still on the hunt for a good bargain, many are unwilling to compromise; searching until they find the right product at the right price.
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| | | 01/19/10 | Maytag(R) Front Load Washer Works to Keep Laundry Fresh Until You're Ready to Dry| The Maytag(R) Performance Series Washer with Dynamic Venting Technology(TM) Also Offers Best Cleaning in the Industry Enabled by the Power Wash Cycle*LAS VEGAS, Jan 19, 2010 /PRNewswire via COMTEX/ -- A survey by Whirlpool Corporation found that 60 percent of consumers who use front-load washers are most concerned with controlling odors - especially when damp laundry is accidentally left in the washer too long. The Maytag(R) Performance Series front-load washer with Fresh Hold(TM) option solves ... |
| | | 01/19/10 | Whirlpool Brand Expands Duet(R) Laundry Family With Eco-Friendly Models For Every Consumer Lifestyle| Laundry Leader Offers Flexibility, Efficiency with Duet 9050LAS VEGAS, Jan 19, 2010 /PRNewswire via COMTEX/ -- When it comes to the Whirlpool brand Duet(R) laundry family, consumers have come to expect two values: resource-efficient design and superior capacity. However, the latest washer and dryer models now offer a variety of innovative features that fit a wide range of consumer needs - and more importantly, budgets - allowing consumers even greater flexibility and choice when choosing a laund... |
| | | 01/19/10 | Whirlpool Corporation Presents Smart Grid-Compatible Clothes Dryer During International Builders' Show| LAS VEGAS, Jan 19, 2010 /PRNewswire via COMTEX/ -- Whirlpool Corporation (NYSE: WHR) is presenting a smart grid-compatible clothes dryer demonstration unit during the International Builders' Show (IBS) in Las Vegas January 19-22, 2010. The Whirlpool smart dryer demonstration illustrates how smart grid-compatible dryers will operate in consumers' homes, reacting intelligently to peak-demand signals from a smart electrical grid and automatically modifying energy consumption.
The smart dryer demo... |
| | | 01/19/10 | Whirlpool Corporation Recognized for Exceptional Learning and Development Programs| BENTON HARBOR, Mich., Jan 19, 2010 /PRNewswire via COMTEX/ -- Whirlpool Corporation (NYSE: WHR), the world's leading home appliance manufacturer, has been recognized as a 2009 American Society for Training and Development (ASTD) BEST Award winner. The BEST Awards recognize organizational commitment to employee learning.
Whirlpool Corporation was recognized for aligning its learning and development programs with its overall strategy and performance goals. The company launched a team-based leade... |
| | | 01/19/10 | Whirlpool Corporation Unveils Next-Gen Appliance Advancements at 2010 International Builders' Show| Global Appliance Leader Showcases Latest in Efficiency, Technology and DesignLAS VEGAS, Jan 19, 2010 /PRNewswire via COMTEX/ -- Ever on the forefront of home appliances, Whirlpool Corporation (NYSE: WHR) is bringing truly next-gen products to the 2010 International Builders' Show. The company, which is on the leading edge when it comes to innovation and efficiency driven by consumer insights, will showcase the latest from its family of brands including a look at smart grid technology alongside u... |
| | | 01/11/10 | Jump Start the New Year With January 'Change Your Refrigerator Water Filter' Month| Whirlpool Corporation Reminds Consumers to Make a Resolution to Change Filters Every Six MonthsBENTON HARBOR, Mich., Jan 11, 2010 /PRNewswire via COMTEX/ -- As many consumers rang in 2010, resolutions were made to start the year off on the right foot - whether to live better or keep on top of household chores. Whirlpool encourages consumers to make a resolution to change the water filter in their refrigerators every six months to ensure clean drinking water. Established in July 2009, Whirlpool c... |
| | | 01/07/10 | Whirlpool Corporation Named to Ocean Tomo 300 Patent Index(TM)| Company's Proven Innovation Strategy Generates Marketable Intellectual PropertyBENTON HARBOR, Mich., Jan 07, 2010 /PRNewswire via COMTEX/ -- Whirlpool Corporation (NYSE: WHR) today announced it was named to the 2009/2010 Ocean Tomo 300 Patent Index(TM), the first equity index based on the value of corporate intellectual property, for the fourth consecutive year. The Index is priced and published by the NYSE Euronext.
"We are pleased Whirlpool has once again been named to this Index, wh... |
| | | 01/07/10 | Whirlpool Corporation Proves That the Future of Appliances Is Here at the 2010 International Consumer Electronics Show| Whirlpool Corporation Showcases Next-Generation Home Appliances with Industry-Leading Innovations, Including Smart Grid-enabled Laundry Appliances and Jenn-Air(R) Wall oven with LCD Touch ScreenLAS VEGAS, Jan 07, 2010 /PRNewswire via COMTEX/ -- A new year marks the arrival of a new decade and Whirlpool Corporation (NYSE: WHR) continues its tradition of bringing truly progressive products to consumers in 2010. The world's leading appliance manufacturer continues to lead the industry's innovation ... |
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