Whirlpool adding 150 Tulsa jobs and new product line
By Staff Reports on Aug 8, 2013, at 3:59 PM
Manufacturing
In just 12 years, natural gas plant builder Thomas Russell Co. grew from a Tulsa startup to a $750 million company.
Verallia North America's glass plant in Sapulpa is shutting down one furnace for the rest of the year because of slack demand.
Appliance maker Whirlpool Corp. announced Thursday it will add 150 new jobs and invest $18.8 million into its Tulsa manufacturing plant.
The local project is part of Whirlpool's company-wide plan to spend more than $1 billion on capital expenditures in its U.S. operations. The Tulsa plan employs about 850 people at north Tulsa's Cherokee Industrial Park.
The site will add a new cooking product line, according to the release. Whirlpool's plan, first opened in 1996, also produces freestanding ranges.
“We are extremely excited that Whirlpool is expanding its operations and creating more jobs in Tulsa,” said Governor Mary Fallin in a statement. “Whirlpool’s investment in Oklahoma is a great vote of confidence in the state’s pro-business climate and its long term economic outlook. My thanks go out to Whirlpool and its employees for continuing to be an important part of our Oklahoma community.”
Tulsa Mayor Dewey Bartlett said Whirlpool’s decision to grow its operation in Tulsa is a testament to the city’s ability to cultivate successful companies.
“Tulsa continues to attract significant job creation and capital investment, and we are thrilled that Whirlpool has decided to expand its local operations,” Bartlett said. “This announcement further highlights the business-friendly environment in Tulsa and shows that companies are growing and achieving great success here.”
Manufacturing
In just 12 years, natural gas plant builder Thomas Russell Co. grew from a Tulsa startup to a $750 million company.
Verallia North America's glass plant in Sapulpa is shutting down one furnace for the rest of the year because of slack demand.
