- link Copy Url - [ Share on twitter ](https://twitter.com/intent/tweet?text=Whirlpool Breaks Ground on New Expansion Project to Ottawa Facility https://www.3blmedia.com/markdownify/node/373916?absolute=1&via=3blnews "link to 3 B L Media's Twitter") - [ Share on linkedin ](https://www.linkedin.com/shareArticle?mini=true&url=https://www.3blmedia.com/markdownify/node/373916?absolute=1 "link to 3 B L Media's Linkedin") - [ Share on facebook ](https://www.facebook.com/sharer/sharer.php?u=https://www.3blmedia.com/markdownify/node/373916?absolute=1 "link to 3 B L Media's Facebook") - [ email Share via email ](mailto:?subject=Whirlpool Breaks Ground on New Expansion Project to Ottawa Facility&body=ESG News from Whirlpool Corporation https://www.3blmedia.com/markdownify/node/373916?absolute=1 "Share via email") [Responsible Business & Employee Engagement](/CSR-News/responsible-business-employee-engagement) # Whirlpool Breaks Ground on New Expansion Project to Ottawa Facility ##### By Sartaj Singh May 13, 2022 10:25 AM ET Campaign: [Manufacturing Excellence](/news/campaign/manufacturing-excellence) ![](/sites/default/files/videos/thumbnails/954551/thumbnail-954551_0011.png) ▶ Video ![Group of people in suits using shovels to dig up some dirt](/sites/default/files/styles/carousel_2x/public/images/groundbreaking_Whirlpool_041422.jpg "Image courtesy of Hometown Stations") ![two workers assembling parts](/sites/default/files/styles/carousel_2x/public/images/assemble_whirlpool_041422.jpg "Image courtesy of Hometown Stations") ![outside wide view of Whirlpool office building. Eight shovels standing up in a pile of dirt in front.](/sites/default/files/styles/carousel_2x/public/images/whirlpoolhq_whirlpool_041422.jpg "Image courtesy of Hometown Stations") ![three workers assembling refrigerators ](/sites/default/files/styles/carousel_2x/public/images/Assembly2_whirlpool_041422.jpg "Image courtesy of Hometown Stations") ![](/sites/default/files/styles/carousel_thumbnail_x2/public/videos/thumbnails/954551/thumbnail-954551_0011.png?h=7a6e80fd) ![Group of people in suits using shovels to dig up some dirt](/sites/default/files/styles/carousel_thumbnail_x2/public/images/groundbreaking_Whirlpool_041422.jpg?h=90a76ea9 "Image courtesy of Hometown Stations") ![two workers assembling parts](/sites/default/files/styles/carousel_thumbnail_x2/public/images/assemble_whirlpool_041422.jpg?h=90a76ea9 "Image courtesy of Hometown Stations") ![outside wide view of Whirlpool office building. Eight shovels standing up in a pile of dirt in front.](/sites/default/files/styles/carousel_thumbnail_x2/public/images/whirlpoolhq_whirlpool_041422.jpg?h=90a76ea9 "Image courtesy of Hometown Stations") ![three workers assembling refrigerators ](/sites/default/files/styles/carousel_thumbnail_x2/public/images/Assembly2_whirlpool_041422.jpg?h=90a76ea9 "Image courtesy of Hometown Stations") [Originally Published by Lima Communications Corporation on Hometown Stations](https://www.hometownstations.com/news/putnam_county/whirlpool-breaks-ground-on-new-expansion-project-to-ottawa-facility/article_db1e3706-bb65-11ec-b7fb-27f76dde6ce9.html) [Whirlpool Corporation](http://www.whirlpoolcorp.com/) has announced details of a project that will expand its Ottawa facility. "This project is truly a result of the Ottawa team consistently delivering outstanding results," said Kurt Kroplin, Whirlpool Ottawa Director of Operations. The project will also bring 100+ jobs to the local area. Continue reading [here](https://www.hometownstations.com/news/putnam_county/whirlpool-breaks-ground-on-new-expansion-project-to-ottawa-facility/article_db1e3706-bb65-11ec-b7fb-27f76dde6ce9.html) **About Whirlpool Corporation:** Whirlpool Corporation (NYSE: WHR) is committed to being the best global kitchen and laundry company, in constant pursuit of improving life at home. In an increasingly digital world, the company is driving purposeful innovation to meet the evolving needs of consumers through its iconic brand portfolio, including Whirlpool, KitchenAid, Maytag, Consul, Brastemp, Amana, Bauknecht, JennAir, Indesit and Yummly. In 2021, the company reported approximately $22 billion in annual sales, 69,000 employees and 54 manufacturing and technology research centers. Additional information about the company can be found at [WhirlpoolCorp.com](http://whirlpoolcorp.com). 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