First Trade Date for Whirlpool Corporation
| Company Name | First Trade Date (yyyy-mm-dd) |
| Whirlpool Corporation | 1955-09-19 |
| Company Name | Symbol |
| Whirlpool Corporation | WHR |
| History and Business of Company (this information may include date of incorporation) | |
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Whirlpool Corporation, the leading worldwide manufacturer and marketer of major home appliances, was incorporated in 1955 under the laws of Delaware as the successor to a business that traces its origin to 1898. The Company manufactures in 13 countries under nine major brand names and markets products to distributors and retailers in more than 170 countries. As of December 31, 2003, the Company had approximately 68,000 employees. As used herein, and except where the context otherwise requires, the terms "Company" and "Whirlpool" include Whirlpool Corporation and its consolidated subsidiaries. The Company manufactures and markets a full line of major appliances and related products, primarily for home use. The Company's principal products are home laundry appliances, home refrigerators and freezers, home cooking appliances, home dishwashers, room air-conditioning equipment, and mixers and other small household appliances. Approximately 10% of the Company's unit sales volume is purchased from other manufacturers for resale by the Company. The Company also produces hermetic compressors and plastic components, primarily for the home appliance and electronics industries. | |
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