GE Appliances Expands U.S. Production with Major Investment
August 13, 2025 – In a significant move to bolster domestic manufacturing, GE Appliances announced a $3 billion investment aimed at transferring production of several key appliance lines back to the United States. The company plans to relocate its refrigerator, gas range, and water heater manufacturing from China and Mexico to its facilities in Kentucky, Georgia, Alabama, Tennessee, and South Carolina.
Investment Details
The new financial commitment is set to create over 1,000 jobs and is characterized as the company’s second-largest investment initiative to date. CEO Kevin Nolan emphasized the importance of local manufacturing, stating, “Our long-term strategy is about manufacturing close to our customers.” He underlined the efficiency achievable through lean manufacturing processes, workforce upskilling, and automation, further asserting that “the math works for manufacturing in the United States.”
Production Shifts
Under the new plan, GE Appliances will transition gas range production from Mexico to Georgia, while six refrigerator models currently produced in China will move to Alabama. This follows a prior announcement in June regarding the relocation of clothes washer production from China to Louisville, Kentucky.
Response to Tariffs
The reshoring effort coincides with the ongoing effects of tariffs imposed by the Trump administration on imports from China, prompting companies like GE Appliances to accelerate their production decisions. Lee Lagomarcino, the company’s Vice President of Clothes Care, noted that these high tariffs have influenced internal strategies and timelines.
Investment Phases
The initiative, which is part of a multi-phase investment strategy, will commence with upgrades to plants in five Southern states. Nolan highlighted the company’s commitment by stating, “We are defining the future of manufacturing at GE Appliances by investing in our plants, people, and communities.” The goal is to ensure that GE Appliances maintains its leadership role in domestic appliance manufacturing.
After the full execution of its investment plan, GE Appliances will have committed a total of $6.5 billion across its 11 U.S. manufacturing facilities and its nationwide distribution networks since 2016.
Increasing Domestic Production
Specific details of the production shifts include:
| Appliance | Current Location | New Location |
|---|---|---|
| Gas Ranges | Mexico | Georgia |
| Refrigerators | China | Alabama |
| Clothes Washers | China | Louisville, Kentucky |
Economic Impact
Governor Andy Beshear of Kentucky praised GE Appliances for its role in enhancing job creation and supporting world-class manufacturing within the state. He stated, “GE Appliances has established Kentucky as America’s destination for advanced manufacturing and job creation.”
Despite these expansions, GE Appliances, which operates under the umbrella of the China-based Haier company, still relies on international manufacturing partnerships for some products. However, the focus remains on increasing U.S.-based production and nurturing a skilled workforce through partnerships with educational institutions.
Overall, GE Appliances asserts its substantial contribution to the U.S. economy, which exceeds $30 billion annually and supports over 113,000 jobs directly and indirectly through its supply chain and distribution efforts.
