LAS VEGAS, Feb. 18, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Whirlpool Corporation, the world's leading manufacturer of major home appliances*, will showcase its latest smart home appliance innovations and provide insights for the building industry about the future of home technology at the 2019 NAHB International Builders' Show® (IBS), February 19-21 in Las Vegas.
On the heels of winning five Consumer Electronics Show (CES) Innovation Awards, Whirlpool Corporation will showcase its newest connected products in several locations throughout IBS. In addition, Jason Mathew, Whirlpool Corporation senior director, global connected strategy will be on-site to share insights about the Internet of Things (IoT) and the future smart home.
"According to a new, global survey from Whirlpool Corporation, consumers want smart features that are easy to understand, practical and efficient," noted Kelly Safis, general manager of contract builder sales at Whirlpool Corporation. "Building industry professionals rely on us to help them understand what consumers want in a smart home. We can show how Whirlpool Corporation innovations fit into that vision."
Featured products in the Whirlpool Corporation booth (PB1) in the Outdoor Exhibits area include:
Whirlpool Corporation will also showcase its products in three homes in the Show Village neighborhood:
For more information on all Whirlpool Corporation products, visit WhirlpoolPro.com/IBS-2019. For additional resources for building professionals, visit WhirlpoolPro.com.
*Based on most recently available publicly reported annual revenues.
**Allow 10-15 days for delivery. Visit kitchenaid.com/redeem for full details.
***U.S. only. Not all frozen foods included. Appliance must be set to remote enable. WiFi & App required. Features subject to change. For details and privacy info, visit whirlpool.com/connect.
About Whirlpool Corporation:
Whirlpool Corporation (NYSE: WHR) is the world's leading major home appliance company, with approximately $21 billion in annual sales, 92,000 employees and 70 manufacturing and technology research centers in 2017. The company markets Whirlpool, KitchenAid, Maytag, Consul, Brastemp, Amana, Bauknecht, Jenn-Air, Indesit and other major brand names in nearly every country throughout the world. Additional information about the company can be found at WhirlpoolCorp.com, or find us on Twitter at @WhirlpoolCorp.
SOURCE Whirlpool Corporation