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GE Appliances, a Haier company, announces that a significant portion of the products it makes over the next two weeks at its nine manufacturing sites in the United States will be donated to American heroes working across the country on the front lines of the fight against COVID-19.  “These men and women are working around the clock to keep us safe. We’re relying on them, and they are relying on us and the products we make to keep their families safe and fed,” said Kevin N...

In response to the global COVID-19 pandemic, Haier Smart Home Co., Ltd., the home appliance producer and smart home ecosystem builder, unveils Haier Internet of Clothing (‘IoC’) Global Antibacterial and Epidemic Prevention Guarantee Platform. Using the platform, Haier IoC helps the world fight COVID-19 by connecting companies with donors and manufacturers across countries and industries, allowing them to combat material shortages and source high-quality resources. Launched in early...

Today, GE Appliances, a Haier company, opened the first new logistics center in northwest Georgia near the Appalachian Regional Port, adding momentum to the expansion of the Port of Savannah and its Georgia ports. The new center, referred to as the Southern Logistics Center, accelerates GE Appliances’ supply chain, enabling the company to provide materials and components to its U.S. manufacturing plants. GE Appliances (GEA) builds more than 2,300 appliances per hour in nine U.S. plants, w...

GE Appliances (GEA), a Haier company, will debut two newly redesigned wall air conditioners at the 2020 Air Conditioning Heating and Refrigeration Expo (AHR Booth 2725) in Orlando from February 3-5. Available in 26” Built-in or 24” Through-The-Wall (TTW) models, these new units offer a sleek appearance and seamless ownership experience across all price points. “We’re excited to offer a complete refresh of our popular wall air conditioners,” says Brigitte Mader-Ursc...

GE Appliances (GEA), a Haier company, will debut its expanded lineup of heating and cooling solutions at the 2020 Air Conditioning Heating and Refrigeration Expo (AHR Booth 2725) in Orlando from February 3-5. From residential to large-scale commercial applications and innovative new technology, GEA’s latest lineup delivers the features customers need with the reliability and product support they expect. Avoiding temperature fluctuation This wire-free technology allows the indoor units t...

GE Appliances (GEA), a Haier company, appointed Steve Eddy as Senior Vice President of Sales effective immediately, reporting to Rick Hasselbeck, Chief Commercial Officer for the company. Eddy, previously Vice President of Retail Sales for GEA, replaces Robert Rogers who decided to retire at the end of the year after a tremendous 33-year career in the appliances industry. With Eddy’s promotion, John Boyd was named the Vice President of Retail Sales and Dan Goldstein was named Vice Preside...

GE Appliances (GEA), a Haier company, introduced the Cool Series of appliances designed specifically for recreational vehicles. GEA will showcase the new line, including rooftop air conditioners and 12-volt refrigerator at the Elkhart RV Dealer Open House this week. “We’ve been making appliances for over 100 years, so we’re bringing decades of innovation to a new category of products with the Cool Series,” said Brigitte Mader-Urschel, Commercial Director for GE Appliance...

GE Appliances (GEA), a Haier company, unveiled its newest Smart Distribution Center in Jacksonville, Florida. This warehouse is the latest addition to the company’s $150 million national investment to expand its smart distribution network, which also includes new facilities in Denver, Dallas, Atlanta/Northern Georgia and a planned warehouse in Northern California. GE Appliances Smart Distribution uses data and IoT technology to ensure the right product is available at the right time, for...

GE Appliances (GEA), a Haier company, will invest $60 million to create a Manufacturing Center of Excellence for production of water heaters at its Camden, South Carolina plant. Renovation and retooling efforts will transform the plant, which currently produces refrigerators, into a state-of-the-art, high-volume, water heater production facility with capacity for future growth. Since 2018, GE Appliances has invested more than $600 million in new products, U.S. manufacturing and its expanded sma...

The Manufacturing Institute estimates that there could be as many as 2.4 million vacant skilled trade positions in industry across the country by 2018. This is a huge gap that can only be overcome by partnering with other organizations and companies to make a meaningful difference. GE Appliances, a Haier company, believes that partnerships matter and the industry would do better together. That idea has never been more important as they tackle workforce development issues going forward. So, when...

More than 60 women business leaders from companies like Toyota, Procter & Gamble, BASF and ALCOA will convene at GE Appliances, a Haier company, in Louisville to discuss efforts to attract, engage and retain women in manufacturing during the Women in Manufacturing (WiM) Summer Leadership Conference July 22-23. “We’re excited to have WiM in Louisville this summer,” said Mary Ellen Wiederwohl, Chief of Louisville Forward and a conference featured panelist. “GE Applianc...

As temperatures climb, new smart technology from GE Appliances, a Haier company, rolls out a WiFi-enabled window air conditioning (AC) units with geolocation capabilities. By connecting the window AC unit to the GE Comfort app, users can enable real-time adjustments to the temperature before they ever get home, creating energy savings and peace of mind. When activated, the location assist feature uses the phone’s location to determine if homeowners are away from home and then automaticall...

GE Appliances (GEA), a Haier company, announced three significant investment and job growth initiatives in Georgia that will significantly expand the company’s operations in the state and are part of GE Appliances’ goal to become the leading appliance manufacturer in the U.S. The initiatives include $43 million invested in the company’s Roper Corporation facility in Walker County, creating 100 new jobs; a $32 million investment to build a new Southern Logistics Center in Murra...

GE Appliances (GEA), a Haier company, Executives were at Doss High School to observe students presenting the final part of their Virtual Classroom experience.  The final challenge from GEA to students in the Manufacturing Pathway at Doss High School was to pick a problem at their school and apply the problem-solving methods they learned from GE Appliances' employees. Students at Doss said it takes a long time to get through the lunch line at their school, which means they aren't able to ea...

GE Appliances, a Haier company, announces a 100 percent score on the Human Rights Campaign’s 2019 Corporate Equality Index (CEI). This annual benchmarking tool assesses the equality of a company’s policies and practices related to lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer (LGBTQ) employees. “The perfect score is a testament to the inclusive culture we foster at GE Appliances,” said AJ Hubbard, Executive Director of Inclusion and Diversity. “Our commitment of co...

GE Appliances, a Haier company, announced a new partnership with Affiliated Builders Group (ABG), a buying group for the residential construction industry based in Edmond, Okla., representing more than 100 builders nationwide. “We have long prided ourselves on aligning the independent homebuilders we represent with manufacturer partners that have a strong focus on innovation and quality,” said Todd Waddle, President of ABG. “GE Appliances has strong brand recognition and prov...

GE Appliances, a Haier company, has partnered with Cirrent to deliver easy Wi-Fi onboarding and reliable connectivity of their smart home products. GE Appliances is a provider of connected appliances and offers a wide range of products that make customers’ lives easier while improving their daily routines. GE Appliances’ connected products are updated remotely with new capabilities and can assess their own performance, allowing for unparalleled service. Wi-Fi enabled appliances Cir...

GE Appliances, a Haier company, debuted a lineup of electronic water heaters capable of delivering up to 60 percent more hot water during high-demand times. The flexible capacity units include normal, high and extra-high capacity settings. When more hot water is needed, the high and extra-high capacity settings activate the integrated, electronic mixing valve to maximize performance. The 50-gallon model can be set to perform like a unit with up to 80 gallons of storage capacity at the extra-hig...

Gartner Inc., a globally renowned research and advisory company, this week presented GE Appliances (GEA), a Haier company, two “Power of the Profession” awards, “Talent Breakthrough of the Year” and “Talent Partnership of the Year,” at the 2019 Gartner SCM Live Americas Peer Forum. GE Appliances was recognized with these awards for its work to address the challenge of reconciling the growth of manufacturing across the U.S. with a shortage of qualified candidat...

GE Appliances, a Haier company, debuted a full lineup of high performance, electric powered water heaters featuring high performance at the 2019 AHR Expo in Atlanta (booth C7921). The initial lineup of electric thermostat and electronically controlled water heaters will include 30-, 40- and 50-gallon options, all offering more hot water than comparable units ensuring that customers can have the hot water they need when they need it. electric thermostat-controlled models In designing these prod...

Comfort app brings the latest innovations in smart thermostats to ductless owners. Haier ductless models are easier to install and service than ever before. GE Appliances doubles ductless support and training resources in the U.S. GE Appliances, a Haier company, announced ductless air-conditioning models featuring a connected app that offers the latest innovations in smart thermostats and new Haier ductless models that are easier to install. The full ductless offering will be on display at the...

GE Appliances, a Haier company, announced new packaged terminal air conditioner (PTAC) models from Zoneline and Hotpoint that offer the latest in innovation, reliability and efficiency across all price points. The new Zoneline Energy Management System and first-ever Hotpoint-branded PTACs will be on display at the 2019 AHR Expo in Atlanta (booth C7261), Keeping commercial buildings with random occupancy patterns energy efficient just got easier. Zoneline, the industry’s quietest and most...