BENTON HARBOR, Mich.,
March 26, 2015 /PRNewswire/
-- Whirlpool Corporation, the number one selling major
appliance manufacturer in the world, has signed a three-year
agreement with Dan Ryan Builders, one of the nation's leading
private homebuilders, as their exclusive supplier of home
appliances, effective May 1,
2015.
Under the new agreement, Dan Ryan Builders' customers will be
able to choose from a diverse selection of popular Whirlpool brand
and premium KitchenAid brand appliances to meet the individual
needs of their homes. Every project and every homeowner is unique
and Whirlpool Corporation offers differentiated appliance brands,
including Whirlpool and KitchenAid, to suit every homeowner
lifestyle. Each brand in the strategic portfolio is designed with a
specific homeowner in mind to help provide them the complete home
experience they desire. More than 80 percent of the appliances Dan
Ryan Builders will offer homebuyers from Whirlpool Corporation are
built in the United States.
"We're excited that two trusted industry leaders, with
reputations for quality, have partnered together in order to
provide homeowners with the best designs, products and services
available in new homes. Customers can now easily choose from an
unmatched portfolio of kitchen and laundry appliance brands built
for today's consumers," said Bob
Bergeth, general manager, builder sales at Whirlpool
Corporation. "We are looking forward to the benefits this agreement
will provide to Whirlpool Corporation, Dan Ryan Builders and the
American homebuyer."
Celebrating their silver anniversary, Dan Ryan Builders has been
building dreams for 25 years. Dan Ryan Builders is a top 20 private
homebuilder and is No. 39 on Builder Magazine's "Builder 100"
list. The company has built and delivered nearly 10,000 homes
with customer satisfaction scores of 93 percent. Currently, they
operate in six states: Maryland,
Pennsylvania, Virginia, West
Virginia, North Carolina
and South Carolina.
"Our mission is to offer the best value in home ownership which
is why we chose Whirlpool Corporation. Because they have appliances
that meet the demands of every homebuyer, we can deliver quality
and value to all our homebuyers," said Dave
Edwards, vice president of production, Dan Ryan Builders.
"It also makes good business sense as Whirlpool Corporation has the
support and operational capabilities to simplify the selection
process and provide on-time delivery, helping our customers build
their dream home."
For more information about Whirlpool Corporation, its portfolio
of brands and other offerings for industry professionals, visit
www.insideadvantage.com.
Inside Advantage is designed exclusively for professionals to
facilitate the designing, building and remodeling process for any
project involving major appliances. Backed by the Whirlpool
Corporation depth of consumer insight and supported by its strong
portfolio of brands, Inside Advantage helps designers, builders and
remodelers create more livable spaces. Sales support materials and
logistical services are readily available to Inside Advantage
members.
About Dan Ryan Builders
Dan Ryan Builders has been a
leading homebuilder throughout the Mid-Atlantic and Southeast
regions since 1990. A mid-sized, privately held company, Dan Ryan
Builders is #39 on the Builder Top 100 list. Currently, they build
and develop communities in six states and seven metro markets. For
more information on Dan Ryan Builders, please visit
www.danryanbuilders.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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