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BENTON HARBOR, Mich., July 2, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Over Fourth of July weekend, while millions of Americans are grilling and watching fireworks, over 1,200 of the world's finest athletes will gather in Muncie, Ind., to participate in the affresh brand sponsored Ironman® Muncie competition. The race begins with a challenging 1.2-mile swim, followed by a 56-mile bike ride, and capped with a grueling 13.1-mile run. With so many athletes training for such a demanding event, there's bound...
FREDERICK, Md., June 26, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- The new Appliance Recycling Program from Potomac Edison can reduce Maryland customers' energy costs by up to $150 per year while putting $50 in their pockets when they have their old second refrigerators or freezers hauled away and recycled. Ruth Bruening of Frederick, Md., had her old refrigerator picked up for recycling today. "Once you realize how much money you can save, it really doesn't make much sense to keep another...
Content creation and management firm ArticlesOnTap.com has just announced plans to partner with one of the United States most recognized manufacturers of whirlpool bathtubs, CarverTubs.com in Missouri. (PRWEB) June 24, 2012 Content creation and management firm ArticlesOnTap.com has just announced plans to partner with one of the United States most recognized manufacturers of whirlpool bathtubs, CarverTubs.com in Missouri. CarverTubs.com has already established a lot of rapport with its...
Certification to new AHAM-CSA-UL sustainability standard for household refrigeration appliances demonstrates that Whirlpool Corporation's products meet quantifiable lifecycle-based environmental performance criteria MARIETTA, Ga., June 14, 2012 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- UL Environment, a business unit of UL (Underwriters Laboratories), announced today that leading appliance manufacturer Whirlpool Corporation has become the first company in the marketplace to achieve certification of...
BENTON HARBOR, Mich., June 7, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Experts from Whirlpool Corporation (NYSE: WHR) played a key role in helping to develop the industry's first ever sustainability standards. The sustainability standards for refrigerators, announced today by the Association for Home Appliance Manufacturers (AHAM), are the result of cooperative work by UL Environment, CSA Group and the AHAM taskforce consisting of industry experts from Whirlpool Corporation and other manufacturers....
MISSISSAUGA, Ontario, June 6, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Whirlpool Canada today was awarded the 2012 ENERGY STAR® Manufacturer of the Year award by Natural Resources Canada (NRCAN). The award recognizes the company's leadership in offering consumers energy and water efficiency through its leading home appliance brands. (Logo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20120606/DE18227LOGO ) The NRCAN Manufacturer of the Year award evaluates multiple product lines when determining the winner -...
ATLANTA, June 4, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Building industry professionals in 24 states and in 63 communities across the U.S. are lending their construction skills to Habitat for Humanity to help build, renovate and repair more than 200 homes through the Home Builders Blitz. (Logo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20050501/NYSU020LOGO) "We are excited to partner with builders and engage them in our work to help families in need of affordable housing," said Jonathan Reckford, Habitat...
BENTON HARBOR, Mich., May 31, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Top-10 homebuilder Meritage Homes (NYSE: MTH) recently selected Whirlpool Corporation (NYSE: WHR) as the exclusive appliance provider to the builder's wide range of homes, including first-time, move-up, luxury and active-adult. Whirlpool Corporation will provide Jenn-Air, KitchenAid, Maytag and Whirlpool brand appliances to Meritage Homes' extensive communities throughout the Southern and Western states. (Logo:...
Special 26-page section features spending traps to avoid, Ratings of big and small kitchen appliances, and latest retailer results from Consumer Reports' "Where to Shop" appliance-buying survey YONKERS, N.Y., May 31, 2012 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Consumer Reports' latest 26-page kitchen package confirms that consumers don't need a bottomless budget to get a kitchen that looks and feels expensive, with expert tips, test ratings and brand-reliability results to help homeowners save...
BENTON HARBOR, Mich., May 30, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, the United States Department of Commerce (DOC) issued a preliminary determination against the South Korean government related to subsidies that violate U.S. and international trade laws. The investigation was launched earlier this year in response to a petition filed by Whirlpool Corporation (NYSE: WHR) to protect its 23,000 U.S. employees, the communities in which they work, and U.S. consumers. The inquiry focuses on...
