“This is exactly the kind of investment we’re proud to see in Perrysburg. It means good jobs for our residents, continued growth for a strong local employer and a clear vote of confidence in both our workforce and our community. It’s a great day for our city, and I look forward to welcoming Whirlpool to Perrysburg,” said Mark Weber, mayor of Perrysburg, Ohio.

Whirlpool said the site will function as a regional support hub, helping improve supply chain efficiency and production flow across its Ohio operations. 

The investment follows a series of recent domestic initiatives, including a previously announced $300 million expansion of laundry manufacturing capacity that added a new production line and several hundred jobs. Company officials said the new facility will combine automation with workforce capabilities to improve precision and efficiency in manufacturing operations.

"Whirlpool Corporation is leaning into our commitment to U.S. manufacturing," said Marc Bitzer, Whirlpool Corporation chairman and CEO. "When there is a level playing field, our American workers can out-compete anyone in the world. This investment is proof of our confidence in that workforce and our determination to win by producing high-quality, innovative products in the U.S."

Whirlpool operates 11 manufacturing plants in the United States, including six in Ohio, and produces the majority of its major appliances domestically. The company said the investment reflects continued focus on strengthening U.S. manufacturing and supply chain resilience.