Whirlpool Corporation Expands Operations in Ponca City, Oklahoma, 1974-05-31

Item — Box: 33, Folder: 13

Identifier: CAC_CC_009_1_33_13_0013

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Whirlpool Corporation has acquired 133 acres of land in Ponca City, Oklahoma for future growth. The company has no immediate construction plans but sees potential for expansion in the future. The location was chosen based on the community's advantages and the availability of skilled labor and energy supply. Whirlpool currently has manufacturing facilities in various locations across the US and employs around 32,500 people. The company's corporate headquarters is in Benton Harbor, Michigan.