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Whirlpool 1129316 Whirlpool Refrigerator Ice Maker Kit for Whirlpool, KitchenAid, Roper, and Inglis |
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Inglis By Whirlpool
The name Inglis has a rich history in Canada. It all began in 1859. After learning metal work and shaping in England and Scotland, John inglis by whirlpool emigrated to Guelph (Ontario) where he created Mair, inglis by whirlpool & Evatt, a company specializing in the manufacture of machinery for mills. In 1881 the company moved John inglis by whirlpool and Sons Strachan Avenue in Toronto. But in 1898, while his company is booming, John Inglis died. William, one of his five son, succeeded him. In 1902, William embarked on the construction of steam engines and pumping equipment for motor boats, and abandoned the production of existing product line. William Inglis died in 1935. In recognition of his significant contribution to the industrial and cultural progress of the city, it gives its name to the brand new ferry from Toronto to Toronto Island. Two years later, an American named Major JE Hahn bought the company and is revolutionizing how it works. Under the leadership of Major Hahn, the company is involved in the effort of World War II by manufacturing rifles for the British Army and Canadian Army. At the time, the company employs over 17,800 people, and must expand its plant in Strachan Avenue. At the end of the war in 1946, the company launched the first in the production of consumer goods: fishing equipment, motor homes, oil burner pumps, heaters, cookers for the home, etc. . During the same year, John Inglis Co. Limited is negotiating with Nineteen Hundred Corporation (the predecessor of inglis by whirlpool Corporation) the manufacture of household laundry. The first wringers come out of factories in 1946, followed in 1950 of automatic washing machines. The range of appliances quickly enriched gas and electric clothes dryers and dishwashers. In 1966, inglis by whirlpool is the leading manufacturer of household laundry appliances in Canada. In 1967, the company opened a factory of refrigerators in Stoney Creek (Ontario) near Hamilton. In 1970, the plant embarked on the production of dehumidifiers. In 1972, Inglis manufactures its millionth automatic washer and began to manufacture and sell home appliances under the Whirlpool brand name. A year later, the company takes a new name, inglis by whirlpool Limited. Throughout the 70 years, the company continues to grow: commissioning of a new warehouse and a facility for sales and repair in Laval (Quebec) plant expansion in automatic washing machines in Toronto production compact washers. In the 80 and 90, the appliance industry is changing rapidly. To remain competitive, inglis by whirlpool Limited must make operational changes and increase its product range. In 1981, the company moved its headquarters from Toronto in Mississauga, Ontario. A year later, it acquired a portion of the assets of Canadian Admiral Corporation, Ltd. . , Whose plants in Mississauga and Cambridge (Ontario), and Montmagny (Quebec), and began to produce and sell products under the brand name Admiral. That same year, inglis by whirlpool began building a huge complex of 100,000 square feet comprising a parts plant, a distribution center and an office building in Mississauga. In 1987, Whirlpool Corporation increases its interest in Inglis Limited to 71. 6 percent. Soon after, the company launches new products on the market including ovens, microwave, and a new range of dishwashers and refrigerators energy efficient. Inglis Limited officially took the name of Whirlpool Canada in 2001. Despite this, the company promises more than ever to offer its products inglis by whirlpool ® brand to consumers seeking a pragmatic brand known that they can trust. We are proud of the outstanding reputation enjoyed today by inglis by whirlpool ® Home Appliances and will continue to market products and robust performance for many years. inglis by whirlpool Canada was named "Energy Star Manufacturer of the Year 2010" for the continued leadership it exercises in the manufacture and marketing of energy efficient appliances. . . .
