Retail Observer

NOVEMBER 2026 RETAILOBSERVER.COM 19 • Continue its previously announced $490 million investment in Building 2 to produce frontload washers and Combo washer/ dryers that begin production in 2027. "Investment in American manufacturing is critical to our economy and our communities," said IUE-CWA President Carl Kennebrew. "Our Union members are proud to manufacture American-made GE appliances in Louisville, and this new investment will ensure that our members keep delivering these high-quality products to American consumers for years to come." "We're making major investments to continue modernizing Appliance Park and bring more production to our global headquarters in Louisville," said Kevin Nolan, president and CEO of GE Appliances. "Bringing our laundry and dishwasher manufacturing together gives us a real competitive advantage, with new synergies across our cleaning products and closer connections between the people who design, engineer, and build them. That combination allows us to move faster, accelerate innovation, and continue strengthening our industry-leading U.S. manufacturing business." The plans are designed to position Appliance Park for long-term growth by concentrating investment in high-output dryer production that can be produced competitively in the United States. Together, the $1 billion investments in new products and modernized facilities will help secure the 4,700 production jobs at Appliance Park once the new facility is fully implemented. To prepare Building 5 for its new manufacturing mission, refrigeration production would conclude in Louisville in early 2027 and new dryer production would begin in late 2027. • GE Appliances will keep employees on payroll throughout the transition, with no layoffs associated with the retooling of Building 5. • An approximately 9- to 12-month transformation is expected before dryer production begins. • Employees will have opportunities to move into new and expanded manufacturing roles as production ramps up across Appliance Park in 2027. The transformation builds on GE Appliances' continued investment in Appliance Park and reinforces Louisville's role as the company's global headquarters and the largest appliance manufacturing site in the United States. As America's Most Invested Appliance Company, GE Appliances has committed an industry-leading $6.5 billion to U.S. manufacturing since 2016, which includes more than $3.5 billion already invested in its U.S. operations and another $3 billion announced in 2025 for the next five years. GE Appliances will continue making millions of refrigerators in the United States each year at our Decatur, Alabama plant, the largest refrigeration manufacturing operation in the U.S., and in Selmer, Tennessee. To learn more about our company, brands, career opportunities, and impact, visit geappliancesco.com OpenBrand Consumer Tracking Survey, Q1 – Q4 2024, Based on Volume of Total Majors/MO/RAC – Retail Unit THE MOST FUNCTIONAL FIT Ruvati expands LedgeFit ® series with under-sink organizer & new accessories. Ruvati revolutionizes kitchen functionality with its expanded LedgeFit ® workstation accessory collection and newly unveiled under-sink accessory organizer, created to conveniently store and organize LedgeFit accessories when not in use. Designed to integrate seamlessly with Ruvati's signature workstation sinks, the system allows homeowners to customize their sink setup with more than 40 interchangeable accessories tailored for prepping, serving, cleaning, and entertaining. From elegant natural wood finishes to durable modern composites, the LedgeFit collection combines versatility with elevated design for a highly personalized kitchen experience. What truly sets the LedgeFit series apart is its cross-compatibility; each accessory works seamlessly across all Ruvati workstation sink models. This means a previously purchased Ruvati workstation sink is a perfect match for new accessory products that are released, ensuring a workspace that evolves to meet changing needs. With an inventory of over 40 accessories in the LedgeFit series, Ruvati offers something to fit every need in today's busy kitchens. The newest additions to the line are designed with entertaining in mind. Transform your Ruvati kitchen or bar sink into a fully equipped cocktail station with the bartender's board, and serve guests in style with the charcuterie / cheese board serving tray, featuring a 3-piece knife accessory set.

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