In a significant boost for American manufacturing, GE Appliances (owned by Haier Group Corp.) has announced a massive $490 million investment to expand its Louisville, Kentucky facility. This expansion isn’t just about adding capacity; it’s about reshoring production of popular washer and dryer models currently manufactured in China.

The Louisville plant, GE Appliance’s global headquarters and largest manufacturing site, will become home to the company’s most advanced clothes washer production line. This ambitious project will bring back the manufacturing of several key appliances, including GE Profile-branded combination washer-dryers and a technologically advanced front-load washer.

This isn’t just good news for GE Appliances; it’s a major win for Kentucky’s economy. The investment is expected to generate 800 new, full-time jobs, solidifying Kentucky’s reputation as a global leader in advanced appliance manufacturing. The move represents a clear commitment to bringing manufacturing back to the U.S. and highlights the growing trend of reshoring in the appliance industry.