by - April 27, 2012 4:57 pm
It’s official. Unfortunately. Chuck Knapp, Whirlpool’s director of human resources at its Fort Smith manufacturing plant, sent a note to Fort Smith Mayor Sandy Sanders setting June 29 as the…
by - April 18, 2012 3:49 pm
It’s been a tough public relations week for Whirlpool Corp. On Tuesday (April 17), Whirlpool CEO Jeff Fettig and the Whirlpool Board of Directors faced pointed questions from union officials…
by - April 10, 2012 11:28 am
Officials with the Fort Smith Regional Chamber of Commerce and the Arkansas Economic Development Commission (AEDC) have begun the process of sending site location consultants “building profile” info about Whirlpool’s…
by - March 2, 2012 2:04 pm
An outbreak of staph infection at Whirlpool’s Fort Smith plant is adding illness to economic injury. Officials with Benton Harbor, Mich.-based Whirlpool Corp. confirmed Friday (Mar. 2) that an “several…
by - February 29, 2012 5:22 pm
Persistent unemployment and the expected loss of more manufacturing jobs in the Fort Smith region has caused several groups to organize a “Work, Wealth & Wellness Expo” to help people…
by - February 17, 2012 11:30 am
Caterpillar has selected a location near Athens, Georgia for a new $200 million hydraulic excavator manufacturing facility. Arkansas economic officials had been working to land the plant in state, possibly…
by - February 14, 2012 11:40 am
As national manufacturing rebounds, Arkansas hasn't been an obvious beneficiary, but economic development leaders are hoping to turn that around as an industry paradigm shift occurs. The numbers don't lie…
by - February 8, 2012 8:20 pm
Union members at Whirlpool’s Fort Smith refrigeration plant on Wednesday approved an “effects” agreement” that stipulates how they will be paid — including retirement and medical benefits — as the…
by - February 8, 2012 11:48 am
Gov. Mike Beebe (D) said Wednesday there “absolutely” is a chance Caterpillar could locate a manufacturing operation in Fort Smith — possibly in the large manufacturing plant Whirlpool is expected…
by - February 6, 2012 6:28 pm
A union official says a proposed contract between union members and Whirlpool Corp. falls short of what the employees deserve. However, the official says the contract is probably the best…
by - February 1, 2012 9:35 pm
Whirlpool Corp. on Wednesday (Feb. 1) reported that improving operating conditions in the company’s North American segment helped boost fourth quarter earnings to $205 million, ahead of the $202 million…
by - January 18, 2012 8:12 pm
The president of Huntington Foam, a vendor to Whirlpool’s operation in Fort Smith, said Wednesday the company will close its Fort Smith operation as early as May. About 14 jobs…
