Whirlpool: new manufacturing facility in Argentina

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whirlpool-buenos-airesWhirlpool Corporation announced the transformation of a logistic center that the company currently owns into a new manufacturing facility in La Tablada City, located in Buenos Aires Province. The announcement was attended by Francisco Cabrera, Argentinean Production Minister, and other government officials. This new facility will generate 300 direct and indirect jobs in the country. “With this investment, we reaffirm our commitment to Argentina’s industry growth – said William Custodio, Vice President for Whirlpool Latin America -. We’re proud to be a part of the community in La Tablada and produce two of the three main home appliance categories”. The new manufacturing lines will produce cooking ranges and washing machines and are equipped with the latest technologies. Cooking ranges manufactured at the new facility will be comprised of more than 90% national components. To achieve this, the company will implement a program with 25 local suppliers in Argentina.