BENTON HARBOR, Mich.,
May 31, 2017 /PRNewswire/ --
PulteGroup, currently the third largest public homebuilder in the
country, has renewed a four-year exclusive agreement with Whirlpool
Corporation. Under this agreement, which became effective
Jan. 1, 2017, Pulte Group will
feature Amana®, Whirlpool®, Maytag®, KitchenAid® and Jenn-Air®
brand home appliances in its new homes nationwide.
PulteGroup, which is based in Atlanta,
Ga., has been providing the American Dream of homeownership
to families for more than 60 years. Today, PulteGroup operates
several brands in approximately 50 markets across the country,
serving customers in all phases of life including first-time,
move-up and active adult lifestyle communities.
"PulteGroup shares our passion for high-quality products and
commitment to make lives better," said Bob
Bergeth, General Manager of Contract Builder Sales at
Whirlpool Corporation. "Our products help builders succeed by
making an impact on consumers' lives through purposeful technology,
making them a natural fit for PulteGroup's Life Tested® home
designs that blend functional design with innovation. We're
delighted to provide appliances that fulfill these promises to
consumers."
PulteGroup and Whirlpool Corporation also collaborated in
October 2015 during PulteGroup's
Kitchen Throwdown event. For that initiative, six supplier teams
each built a kitchen vignette for one of three consumer segments.
The event was designed to bring innovation to the forefront while
creatively addressing consumers' wants and needs in a kitchen.
"With Whirlpool, we have the opportunity to partner with a
company that shares our commitment to quality, innovation and
customer service," said Chuck
Chippero, Director of Strategic Sourcing at PulteGroup.
"Whirlpool has an extensive portfolio of appliances and brands that
allow us to provide products that can meet the specific needs of
the different homebuyer groups we serve."
Whirlpool Corporation offers a variety of brands to serve
homeowners in all PulteGroup communities, including:
- Amana brand, which features quality products that deliver on
value and are easy to use
- Whirlpool brand, the flagship brand that has been the authority
on family care for more than a century
- Maytag brand, the heritage brand offering durable, reliable
appliances
- KitchenAid brand, which delivers superior performance and is
designed for the consumer who is passionate about cooking
- Prestigious Jenn-Air brand, which offer sleek aesthetics and
elegant precision
Builders can find more information about Whirlpool, KitchenAid,
Jenn-Air, and all Whirlpool Corporation brands at
InsideAdvantage.com.
ABOUT PULTEGROUP
PulteGroup, Inc. (NYSE: PHM), based
in Atlanta, Georgia, is one of
America's largest homebuilding companies with operations in
approximately 50 markets throughout the country. Through its brand
portfolio that includes Centex, Pulte Homes, Del Webb, DiVosta Homes and John Wieland Homes and Neighborhoods, the
Company is one of the industry's most versatile homebuilders able
to meet the needs of multiple buyer groups and respond to changing
consumer demand. PulteGroup conducts extensive research to provide
homebuyers with innovative solutions and consumer inspired homes
and communities to make lives better.
ABOUT WHIRLPOOL CORPORATION
Whirlpool Corporation
(NYSE: WHR) is the number one major appliance manufacturer in the
world, with approximately $21 billion
in annual sales, 93,000 employees and 70 manufacturing and
technology research centers in 2016. The company markets Whirlpool,
KitchenAid, Maytag, Consul, Brastemp, Amana, Bauknecht, Jenn-Air,
Indesit and other major brand names in nearly every country
throughout the world. Additional information about the company can
be found at WhirlpoolCorp.com, or find us on Twitter at
@WhirlpoolCorp.
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