GE Appliances Invests $490 Million to Bring Washer Production Back to Kentucky, Creating 800 Jobs
In a major boost for American manufacturing, GE Appliances, a subsidiary of Chinese-based Haier Group, announced a $490 million investment to reshore production of washing machines from China to its global headquarters in Louisville, Kentucky. The move, set to create 800 new full-time jobs, will establish GE Appliances as the largest U.S. manufacturer of washing machines by 2027, according to company statements. The investment will transform Building 2 at GE’s sprawling Appliance Park into a cutting-edge facility, producing over 15 models of front-load washers, including the innovative GE Profile UltraFast Combo Washer/Dryer and UltraFresh Front Load Washer lines. The new