BENTON HARBOR, Mich.,
Feb. 24, 2015 /PRNewswire/
-- Whirlpool Corporation (NYSE: WHR) has been named as one of
Fortune Magazine's World's Most Admired Companies for the
fifth consecutive year. The annual list ranks companies in a number
of industry sectors including electronics, engineering, consumer
food products and beverages. Whirlpool Corporation was ranked No. 1
in the home equipment, furnishing industry category.
The company's ranking included recognition for attributes
including: innovation, use of corporate assets, social
responsibility, quality of management, financial soundness,
long-term investment value and quality of products and
services.
"Whirlpool is honored 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 over a century Whirlpool has had a
commitment to growth by focusing on product innovations that matter
to our consumers. Our talented employees around the world create
exceptional products that continue to be at the forefront of the
industry. We are proud to see our on-going social responsibility
initiatives recognized and we are committed to continued
success in 2015."
Whirlpool Corporation's inclusion on the list for the fifth
consecutive year reiterates the company's history of conducting
responsible business since its beginnings more than 100 years ago.
In 2014, the company was recognized as a Top 100 Best Corporate
Citizen by CR magazine and one of the world's Most Reputable
Companies by Forbes magazine. Whirlpool has also received a perfect
score on the Human Rights Campaign Corporate Equality Index each
year since its inception.
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. Top ranked companies in other industry sectors
include Boeing, Google, Nike, Coca-Cola, Apple, and Procter &
Gamble. More information on the World's Most Admired Companies can
be found at Fortune.com.
About Whirlpool Corporation
Whirlpool Corporation (NYSE: WHR) is the number one major
appliance manufacturer in the world, with approximately
$20 billion in annual sales, 100,000
employees and 70 manufacturing and technology research centers
throughout the world in 2014. The company markets Whirlpool,
KitchenAid, Maytag, Consul, Brastemp, Amana, Bauknecht, Jenn-Air,
Indesit and other major brand names in more than 170 countries.
Additional information about the company can be found at
whirlpoolcorp.com, or find us on Twitter at @WhirlpoolCorp.
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