GE Appliances boosts U.S. manufacturing with $150m in supplier contracts

GE Appliances is reshaping its domestic supply chain with more than $150 million in new contracts awarded to U.S.-based suppliers, marking a significant step in its plan to move washer and dryer production from China to its Louisville, Kentucky, Appliance Park. 

The contracts, spanning 10 states and valued between $330,000 and $41 million, cover plastics, castings, steel, aluminium, and other essential components. Suppliers range from global companies such as U.S. Steel to family-owned businesses, supporting the full spectrum of production needs.

The move is part of a broader $3 billion, five-year initiative to strengthen U.S. manufacturing, reshore production, and create more than 1,000 jobs. GE Appliances is investing $490 million to retool its Louisville plant for a new combo washer/dryer and a lineup of front-load washers, with production scheduled to start in early 2027. The expanded clothes-care footprint will cover an area equivalent to 33 football fields.

Vice President Lee Lagomarcino emphasised that the initiative is designed to multiply economic impact: increasing domestic supplier spending by 3.3%, shortening lead times, reducing transportation costs, and improving supply chain collaboration. The company has spent $4.6 billion with over 6,500 U.S. suppliers, a 69% rise in spending and a 58% increase in supplier numbers since 2019.

The supplier contracts focus heavily on Kentucky, which received over $40 million, with additional awards across Tennessee, Indiana, Ohio, Illinois, Pennsylvania, Michigan, Minnesota, Alabama, and California. The initiative reflects GE Appliances’ commitment to U.S. manufacturing, operational efficiency, and supply chain resilience, while aligning production closer to customers and enabling faster response times.

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