GE Appliances invests $3B in US manufacturing operations

Published: Wednesday, August 13, 2025 at 10:56 am

GE Appliances Commits Billions to Expand US Manufacturing

GE Appliances is making a significant investment in its U.S. operations, allocating over $3 billion over the next five years. This move aligns with broader efforts to bolster domestic manufacturing. The investment, the second-largest in the company's history, will focus on expanding its air conditioning and water heating portfolios, increasing production across all product lines, and modernizing eleven manufacturing plants.

The initial phase of this expansion will be implemented at facilities in several states. The company plans to add electric and hybrid water heaters, doubling output and employment by 2026. New air conditioner models will be introduced, and capacity for gas and induction ranges, wall ovens, and cooktops will be increased, bringing gas range production back from Mexico. Additionally, the company will insource top-freezer refrigerator models and launch combo washer/dryer and front-load washer production.

This investment is part of GE Appliances' broader strategy to reduce the distance between its operations and its customers. The company has already announced plans to shift production of clothes washers from China to its Kentucky manufacturing complex. Since 2016, GE Appliances will have invested $6.5 billion in its U.S. manufacturing and distribution network, adding over 4,000 jobs, with an additional 1,000 expected from this latest investment. The company contributes over $30 billion annually to U.S. GDP and supports more than 113,000 jobs.

GE Appliances CEO Kevin Nolan emphasized the importance of building a responsive and efficient supply chain by manufacturing more products locally. He noted that this can create a "virtuous cycle" as suppliers are likely to follow suit. Nolan also highlighted the need to build a robust pipeline of skilled workers, including investing in schools, trade programs, and training, particularly in engineering.

BNN's Perspective:

This investment by GE Appliances is a positive development for the U.S. economy, potentially creating jobs and boosting domestic manufacturing. While the shift towards local production is encouraging, the long-term success of this strategy will depend on addressing the skills gap and ensuring a competitive environment for manufacturers.

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