Frigidaire Kinston plant
| Frigidaire Kinston plant | |
|---|---|
| Built | 1989 |
| Operated | 1989–present |
| Location |
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| Industry | Home appliances |
| Products | dishwashers |
| Employees | 870 (2005) |
| Volume | 500,000 square feet (46,000 m2) |
| Owner | Electrolux |
Frigidaire Kinston plant is a Frigidaire appliance manufacturing plant in Kinston, North Carolina owned by Electrolux.
History
The factory was built and opened on October 23, 1989 by White Consolidated Industries (which was a subsidiary of Electrolux) to manufacture 24-inch plastic tub dishwashers.[1]
In September 2005, Electrolux invested $18 million to expand its Kinston dishwasher plant, adding a new line of stainless steel dishwashers and create 97 new jobs over three years.[2]
In 2012, the plant launched award-winning models like the Frigidaire Gallery Orbit Clean dishwasher.[3] The plant celebrated its 25th anniversary in October 2014,[3] and its 30th anniversary in 2019.
In late 2025, Electrolux announced a $23 million expansion to add stainless steel tub manufacturing lines slated for 2027.[4] The expansion will add 74 jobs, as well as the 30,000-square-foot expansion to its existing 463,000 square feet (43,000 m2) facility.[5]
References
- ↑ "Twenty-two employees celebrate 30 years at Electrolux". Kinston.com. October 31, 2019. Retrieved August 2, 2026.
- ↑ "Dishwasher Plant To Expand In Lenoir County". WFMY. September 22, 2005. Retrieved August 2, 2026.
- 1 2 "Electrolux Celebrates 25th Anniversary of Kinston Dishwasher Plant". PR Newswire. October 18, 2014. Retrieved August 2, 2026.
- ↑ "Electrolux Group Announces $23 Million Expansion in Kinston, North Carolina". Electrolux. October 16, 2025. Retrieved August 2, 2026.
- ↑ "Electrolux plans $26.8 million expansion in Kinston, adding 74 jobs". Business North Carolina. October 16, 2025. Retrieved August 2, 2026.