GE Appliances has awarded over $150 million in contracts to U.S. suppliers to support its upcoming laundry machine plant in Louisville, Kentucky, set to open in early 2027. This funding will cover materials like steel and plastics for manufacturing washers and combo washer-dryers. Notable contractors include U.S. Steel and Jones Plastic and Engineering. The company aims to enhance its domestic sourcing and supplier collaboration, involving suppliers early in product development to improve efficiency and product quality as part of its “zero distance” supply chain strategy.

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