BENTON HARBOR, Mich.,
Feb. 28, 2014 /PRNewswire/
-- Whirlpool Corporation (NYSE: WHR) has once again been
named as one of Fortune Magazine's World's Most Admired
Companies. The company was recognized for the fourth year in a row
in the Home Equipment, Furnishings industry category. Whirlpool
Corporation has ranked No. 1 in its category for four
consecutive years.
The company received its highest scores in the survey in:
innovation, social responsibility, people management, product
quality and global competitiveness. The annual list ranks companies
in a number of industry sectors including electronics, engineering,
consumer food products and beverages. Top ranked companies in other
industry sectors include Google, Apple, Coca Cola, FedEx and
Starbucks.
"It is an honor to once again be named to Fortune
Magazine's annual list of the World's Most Admired Companies," said
Jeff M. Fettig, chairman and CEO of
Whirlpool Corporation. "For more than 100 years, Whirlpool
Corporation has built a foundation for growth through
forward-thinking products from exceptional brands, disciplined
operating processes and talented employees. Our constant mindset of
innovation that matters allows us to continue bringing the very
best in home solutions to consumers around the world. We're proud
to have held strong, positive scores on the list this year,
particularly in social responsibility and innovation and we're
committed to continued success in 2014."
Whirlpool Corporation's inclusion on the list for the fourth
consecutive year reiterates the company's track record of
responsible business throughout its history. In 2013, the company
was recognized as a Top 50 Best Corporate Citizen by CR magazine
and one of the world's Most Reputable Companies by Forbes
magazine and the Reputation Institute. The company made the 100
Best Corporate Citizens list for the eleventh consecutive year and
the Most Reputable Companies list for the sixth year in a row. Also
in 2013 the company received its 10th consecutive perfect score on
the Human Rights Campaign Corporate Equality Index.
Fortune's rankings are published each year and
reflect the observations and opinions of executives who rate their
peers and competitors on nine different aspects. These aspects
include innovation, people management, use of corporate assets,
social responsibility, quality of management, long-term investment,
financial soundness, quality of products and services, and global
competitiveness. More information on the World's Most Admired
Companies can be found at Fortune.com.
About Whirlpool Corporation
Whirlpool Corporation is the world's leading global
manufacturer and marketer of major home appliances, with annual
revenues of approximately $19 billion in 2013, 69,000
employees and 59 manufacturing and technology research centers
around the world. The company
markets Whirlpool, Maytag, KitchenAid, Jenn-Air,
Amana, Brastemp, Consul, Bauknecht and other major brand
names to consumers in nearly every country around the world. We
earn the trust of consumers in nearly every country by focusing on
what matters most. Additional information about the company can be
found at http://www.whirlpoolcorp.com.
SOURCE Whirlpool Corporation