Our Company Story
At GE Appliances, we come together to make good things, for life. That starts with our commitment to American manufacturing. With nearly 16,000 team members across the U.S. and 90,000 additional jobs supported through our business, we’re deeply connected to the communities where we live and work. In places like Louisville, Ky.—home to Appliance Park global headquarters—our legacy is built on generations of people and families who’ve helped us become the leading major appliance company in the U.S.
Inspired by our founder Thomas Edison’s inventive spirit, we carry on his passion for progress. As part of Haier Smart Home for nearly a decade, we combine a century of heritage with breakthrough technology—continuously innovating to deliver the quality and reliability you’ve come to trust. You’ll find our appliance brands in more than half of all U.S. homes, backed by industry-leading warranties and top safety standards—because when it comes to your home and family, only the best will do.
But we don’t stop there. We’re always looking for a better way. Guided by our ‘zero distance’ approach, we stay close to you, understanding your needs to cocreate solutions that exceed expectations. Whether it’s designing appliances that give busy families back valuable time, creating accessible solutions for independent living, or rolling up our sleeves and volunteering in our local communities, our goal is simple: to make life a little easier for everyone we serve.
And as our world evolves, so do we. We lead the industry with a growing lineup of smart appliances that simplify chores and connect homes in meaningful ways, with tech that keeps them cutting-edge long after they’re in your home. Today, we’re advancing as an ecosystem-centric company—bridging smart technology with new, innovative partnerships to give you more control over energy use, helping you save more money and improve home efficiency. With innovations like our EcoBalance System, we’re creating possibilities for a net-zero energy future and a healthier, more sustainable planet.
Our story as a business began over 100 years ago, but we’re just getting started. At GE Appliances, we’re reimagining what a home—and a home appliance company—can be, pioneering solutions and experiences tailored for your needs today and for generations to come.
GE Appliances Economic Impact
Our national footprint begins at our headquarters and largest operation in Kentucky, includes our growing presence in Georgia and continues to other manufacturing facilities in Alabama, South Carolina and Tennessee, as well as R&D, sales, distribution and support operations in 46 states.
Our Impact StoryStrengthening Communities & Creating Opportunities
The economic impact of GE Appliances is felt throughout Kentucky and across the U.S. The financial strength of our payroll, investments in technology and facilities, our purchases and those of our employees, and the tax payments generated by all these activities strengthen the national and regional economies where we operate.
Download the 2022 Economic Impact Report89,000additional jobs created the impact of GE Appliances, its employees and suppliers
$24.5 BILLION contributed to U.S. Gross Domestic Product (GDP)
233% increase in the number of U.S. suppliers since 2016, totaling at 6,300 U.S. suppliers
Our U.S. Manufacturing Operations
Headquartered in Louisville, Ky., we’ve been a leader in American manufacturing since 1907. Our employees at nine manufacturing plants across five states build appliances that are in half of all U.S. homes.
Louisville, KY, USA
Our global headquarters in Louisville, Ky. is located at Appliance Park, a 750-acre Industrial Park established in 1951. Home to more than 6,500 employees, including 900 design and manufacturing engineers, the Louisville location includes five manufacturing facilities and is so large it has its very own zip code. At Appliance Park our employees make washers, dryers, dishwashers, bottom-freezer & multi-door (2021) refrigerators, and appliance components. We also have paint and injection molding operations at Appliance Park.
170-acre industrial park established in 1951.
Our largest manufacturing site with five facilities making washers, dryers, dishwashers and refrigerators.
The largest injection molding facility in Kentucky.
4,100 production employees, 2,400 corporate support employees
Title: Louisville, KY
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750-acre industrial park established in 1951.
Our largest manufacturing site with five facilities making washers, dryers, dishwashers and refrigerators.
The largest injection molding facility in Kentucky.
Body: Our global headquarters in Louisville, Ky. is located at Appliance Park, a massive, 750-acre industrial park established in 1951. Home to 8,000+ employees, including 1,600 design and manufacturing engineers, the Louisville location includes five manufacturing plants and is so large it has its own zip code. At Appliance Park, our employees make washers, dryers, dishwashers, bottom-freezer & multi-door refrigerators and appliance components. We also have paint and injection molding operations.
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Title: Decatur, AL
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Opened in 1977, Decatur is our third-oldest manufacturing facility.
1,300 employees make top-freezer refrigerators that are sold under the GE and Hotpoint brands.
The largest private employer in Morgan County.
Body: GE Appliances’ Decatur production operation manufacturers top-freezer refrigerators for home builders and retailers. The plant, on the banks of the Tennessee River, began making refrigerators in 1977 and employs 1,300 people. Our Decatur facility is the largest private employer in Morgan County.
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Title: LaFayette, GA
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In operation since 1973, Roper is our second oldest manufacturing plant.
2,050 employees make ranges, cooktops and wall ovens.
The largest private employer in Walker County.
Body: GE Appliances has deep roots in Georgia that continue to grow. Opened in 1973, Roper is the largest employer in Walker County, and one of the largest employers in northwest Georgia with more than 2,000 employees. Roper produces some of America's best cooking products – from free-standing electric ranges to wall ovens and cooktops in a variety of finishes and designs.
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Title: Selmer, TN
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350 employees make premium and mass-premium refrigerators, freezers and air-conditioning products.
Monogram is a wholly-owned subsidiary of GE Appliances purchased in 2005.
The facility has manufactured appliances for more than 30 years.
Body: Monogram Refrigeration, LLC is a wholly owned subsidiary of GE Appliances in Selmer that was purchased by the company in 2005 and employs 350 people. The two manufacturing buildings at the site produce high-end Monogram®, Café™ and GE Profile™ refrigerators and freezers and Zoneline® packaged terminal air conditioners (PTACs).
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Title: Camden, SC
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The plant in Kershaw County was originally a Haier-owned refrigeration operation opened in 1999.
In 2019, GE Appliances announced plans to convert it to a Manufacturing Center of Excellence for water heater production.
Reopened in 2022 with 140 initial employees and room for future growth.
Body: Originally built by Haier as a refrigeration plant in 1999, the GE Appliances’ renovation efforts transformed the Camden, S.C., plant into a state-of-the-art, high-volume, water heater production facility with capacity for future growth. The retooled plant opened in 2022 with an initial group of 140 employees who will build the new products.
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Title: Elkhart, IN
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Elkhart is home to GE Appliances’ RV segment, focused on outdoor living and RV-specific appliance innovation.
In 2022, GE Appliances acquired MWSS, a key distributor partner since 1991, to strengthen product development and distribution.
The MWSS integration enhances GE Appliances’ ability to bring trusted home appliance innovation into the RV space, backed by local distribution and service support.
Body: Located in the heart of the RV industry, GE Appliances’ Elkhart operations focus on delivering innovative appliance solutions for recreational living. Following the 2022 acquisition of longtime partner MWSS, GE Appliances has expanded its footprint in the RV segment, combining product innovation with trusted distribution to better serve RV manufacturers and consumers across America
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Title: Stamford, CT
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CoCREATE manufactures select small appliances including the Monogram Smart Flush Hearth Oven and GE Profile Smart Stand Mixer.
The space features a FirstBuild makerspace, the CoCook demo kitchen, CoDesign home inspiration areas, the CoFab microfactory, and CoBrew café.
CoCREATE partners with a wide range of local organizations dedicated to hosting events, creating hands-on experiences, and strengthening the communities where we live and work.
Body: Opened in 2023, CoCREATE Stamford is a first-of-its-kind co-creation center that blends small-batch appliance manufacturing with immersive brand experiences, hands-on education, and community engagement. Part of GE Appliances’ continued investment in American manufacturing, CoCREATE brings small appliance production back to Connecticut while offering a vibrant, multifunctional space where people can make, connect, and be inspired.
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Made in America
Behind every one of our appliances is the work of 15,500 dedicated U.S. employees. From refrigerators to dishwashers, ovens to ranges, washers to dryers and air conditioning units to water heaters, many of our products are Made in America at our nine manufacturing facilities. Since 2016, we’ve invested more than $2 billion in our American operations and created 3,500 new U.S. jobs. We’re committed to American manufacturing and building Made in America* appliances you can trust.
*70 to 90% U.S. content. Product details at geappliances.com/ge/usa.
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