Whirlpool's 1-milion square-foot facility on Benton Pike in Cleveland.U.S. Commerce Secretary John Bryson today toured the new $200 million Whirlpool, Corp. plant in Cleveland, Tenn., as well as Volkswagen's Chattanooga auto assembly plant.
In his tour in Cleveland, he said the plant is an example of American manufacturing making a comeback.
"This is about doing things right here in America," said Bryson.
Top Whirlpool officials including company chief executive officer Jeff Fettit cut the ribbon to open the 1-million square foot factory.
The site will replace the company's existing facility and was termed "the largest premium cooking plant in the world."
In Chattanooga, Bryson got an update from VW on its plans to add 1,000 new jobs by the end of this year.
For the full story, see Wednesday's Times Free Press.