GE Appliances, a Haier company, announced that it has awarded more than $150 million in contracts to American suppliers across 10 states. The agreements cover steel, resins, components, and other materials needed for the company’s new washer and combo washer-dryer plant currently under construction at its Louisville, Kentucky headquarters. By sourcing from U.S. suppliers, the company continues to expand its domestic supply chain of more than 6,500 partners, opening new opportunities for American businesses and reinforcing domestic manufacturing.
These contracts are in addition to the previously announced $490 million investment to scale up laundry production in Louisville. They also mark the early economic impact of the company’s larger five-year, $3 billion plan to bolster its U.S. manufacturing presence, bring select production back to the United States, and support the creation of more than 1,000 new high-quality jobs nationwide.
“When we put resources into American manufacturing and our workforce, the benefits extend well beyond our own operations,” said Lee Lagomarcino, vice president of clothes care at GE Appliances. “These supplier partnerships reflect the essence of ‘Built for America’—supporting U.S. industry, expanding job opportunities, and creating lasting momentum.”
“Kentucky is proud to be the home of this iconic company,” said Governor Andy Beshear. “More than $40 million of these supplier contracts are going to companies in our state—more than any other—helping drive growth that reaches families and communities across the Commonwealth. I’m grateful to Kevin Nolan and the entire GE Appliances team for continuing to invest in American manufacturing and for choosing Kentucky to lead the way.”
In September, the company received the National Metalworking Reshoring Award, recognizing its leadership in rebuilding U.S. manufacturing and strengthening domestic supply chains. The latest round of supplier contracts reflects a broad nationwide economic impact, extending across ten states and encompassing key industries such as plastics, castings, steel, and aluminum. These agreements underscore GE Appliances’ long-standing commitment to domestic manufacturing and its ongoing investment in American supply chains.
In Kentucky, more than $40 million has been awarded to four plastics suppliers, reinforcing the state’s central role in the company’s operations. GE Appliances works with 481 suppliers in Kentucky, generating $318 million in annual spending, and has been producing household appliances there since the 1950s.
Tennessee suppliers will see similar benefits, with over $35 million directed to four companies specializing in injection molding and metal fabrication. The company’s supplier network in the state includes 270 businesses, supported by $248 million in yearly expenditures.
Indiana’s industrial sector will receive a boost through more than $14 million in contracts awarded to three suppliers. GE Appliances partners with 288 suppliers in the state, contributing $255 million in annual spending and reinforcing Indiana’s position as a critical manufacturing hub.
Ohio also plays a significant role, with more than $13 million going to two suppliers that provide plastic and metal components. Across the state, 313 suppliers benefit from $251 million in annual business with GE Appliances, strengthening local manufacturing ecosystems. Illinois, along with Pennsylvania, Michigan, Minnesota, Alabama, and California, will share in additional investments totaling more than $54 million. These funds support suppliers that provide essential materials—including steel and a variety of plastic and metal components—critical to new product launches and ongoing production.
Complementing these state-specific impacts are key national figures that highlight GE Appliances’ reliance on domestic resources. The company uses over 500,000 feet of U.S.-sourced steel every day across its American plants, and more than 95% of the steel and aluminum used in its 11 facilities is supplied by U.S. companies—underscoring a deep and sustained commitment to American manufacturing.
“GE Appliances has been a long-standing partner, and this substantial investment will strengthen onshore production and support facilities that rely on American-mined, melted and made steel,” said Marcos Corradin, Director of Strategic Sales at U.S. Steel. “We look forward to continuing this partnership for decades to come.”
“GE Appliances has played a key role in Jones Plastic and Engineering’s growth over the past 40 years,” said Ryan Jones, Co-Owner and COO. “Our teams in Williamsburg, Kentucky, and Camden, Tennessee, will see significant new opportunities as we help support the next generation of laundry products made in the United States.”
“Becoming part of GE Appliances’ supply chain is an exciting step for our company,” said Ethan Hamblen, CEO of RCM Industries. “This investment in domestic manufacturing allows us to further expand our die-casting capabilities and contribute to a stronger U.S. supply chain.”
Operating under its “zero distance” strategy, GE Appliances is working more closely with suppliers from the earliest stages of product development. “We’re transforming our approach to supplier partnerships,” said Ashley Eckert, senior director of sourcing. “By bringing suppliers into the design process from day one, we’re able to streamline manufacturing, reduce lead times, increase competitiveness, and deliver higher-quality products for consumers.” The new washer and washer/dryer combo production lines are scheduled to begin operations at Appliance Park in Louisville in early 2027.
GE Appliances, headquartered in Louisville, Kentucky, is a leading U.S. home appliance manufacturer with 15,500 employees nationwide. Its products—including the Monogram™, Café™, GE Profile™, GE®, Haier™, and Hotpoint™ brands—are found in roughly half of American homes. Since 2016, the company has invested more than $3.5 billion in U.S. operations and supports nearly 98,000 additional American jobs. Guided by a commitment to innovation, community investment, and staying close to its users, the company remains focused on building products that improve everyday life.
