Whirlpool Announces Big Investment In Tulsa Plant, Adding 150 Jobs

As a part of Whirlpool Corporation's plan to invest more than $1 billion in its U.S. operations, the company is adding 150 new jobs at its Tulsa facility, starting in 2014. Whirlpool also announced it plans to make capital investments in the facility to the tune of $18.8 million.

About 850 people work at Whirlpool's north Tulsa plant currently. The company announced plans Thursday to start manufacturing a new cooking product at the Cherokee Industrial Park.

"We are extremely excited that Whirlpool is expanding its operations and creating more jobs in Tulsa," said Governor Mary Fallin. "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."

In the press release announcing the new jobs, 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."