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Global Appliance Leader
Whirlpool Corporation’s global footprint positions us
well to grow our business around the world. In today’s
global marketplace, we remain committed to being
flexible and agile, and to meeting the unique needs
of consumers everywhere around the world with our
consumer-relevant, life-enhancing innovations.
Today, Whirlpool Corporation’s
products are sold in more than
130 countries.
“Lou, Emory and Fred were believers. They believed if
they did their work well and stood behind the products
they built, others would believe in them and their
products too.
“Over the years, leadership has passed to a succession
of believers … from Lou Upton to Bud Gray, then to
John Platts, and now to me … all of us equally dedicated
to maintaining the philosophies of the founders.
“In addition to preserving our heritage and protecting
the values we hold dear, it is my challenge to lead us
where we can compete and succeed internationally. Our
markets now and in the future are not in the United
States alone. We are serving and competing in a global
marketplace.”
— Excerpt taken from a 1986 open letter
signed by Jack Sparks, Former Chairman of the Board
and Chief Executive Officer
Countries where Whirlpool Corporation products are sold.
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