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Pictured: GE Technology VP Kevin Nolan, IUE-CWA Local 761 President Kevin Carney, GE Consumer & Industrial President-CEO Jim Campbell testify before the legislature's Special Subcommittee On Energy LOUISVILLE, Ky -- They were "energized." The final of this week's legislative committee meetings in Louisville saw the special Energy Subcommittee ...

Whirlpool Corporation has jumped on board of a new initiative for sustainable homebuilding, which aims to make eco-conscious, energy-efficient homes more affordable for the average homebuyer.

Whirlpool Corp. is on track to cut its greenhouse gas emissions by 6.6 percent by 2012, according to the company's first global sustainability report .

Kaz, Inc. today announced a voluntary safety recall of the Honeywell Quick Heat Ceramic Heater Model #HZ-316C. The heater is manufactured by Kaz under license from Honeywell.

Main Category: Cancer / Oncology Also Included In: Clinical Trials / Drug Trials Article Date: 18 Nov 2009 MethylGene Inc.

For 2010, Fitch Ratings expects U.S. consumer products companies to see modestly rising demand as global economies revive.

Whirlpool is taking home more than 30 design awards this year. It's a year record high for the Benton Harbor Company.

By 2015, Whirlpool plans to make all its appliances worldwide, including washers and dryers, compatible with the smart grid.

Stanley Works announced today its launch of a nationwide Hispanic outreach program called "Hazla en Grande" -- which translates to "Make It Big" in English -- during its media debut at the 2009 STAFDA convention.

What a difference a year can make. Just 12 months ago, workers at General Electric Co.'s Appliance Park in Louisville were wondering whether the company would sell, spin off, or create a joint venture for its appliance business, which was being battered by the beginning of the economic downturn and a slump in the housing market.

A former 619,000-square-foot distribution center that once housed KB Toys is now in the hands of ConAir Corp.

As part of a broader effort to reduce the company's energy use 25 percent by the end of 2010, coffee giant Starbucks Coffee Company today announced two major energy-saving initiatives.

Wowser - we did not see this coming but it appears as if Green Mountain Coffee Roasters has acquired Timothy's World Coffees.

Hair-dryer manufacturer Conair Corp. is heating up its West Valley operations by doubling its space and adding 350 jobs.

CAMBRIDGE a ' Gov. Martin O'Malley said Thursday night he will meet with heads of The Stanley Works and Towson-based Black & Decker Corp.

Starbucks' industry-leading design initiatives help reduce environmental footprint of global store operations; collaborations with U.S. Green Building Council and GE produce scalable solutions for a greener retail business.

JOB DESCRIPTION: An outstanding career opportunity exists at Whirlpool Corporation in the Global Consumer Design organization.

Market Wrap-Up Stocks and many exchange-traded funds notched mild gains Wednesday, a low-volume trading session because of the Veterans Day holiday.

With General Electric Co. nearing a sale of its GE Security Inc. unit to United Technologies Corp.

Host of Food Network's Ten Dollar Dinners with Melissa d'Arabian is focused on delivering a new kind of "Kitchen Whizdom" to busy home cooks looking to save time this holiday season.