# Whirlpool launches R100 million expansion at Isithebe Industrial Estate

Whirlpool, the largest manufacturer of refrigerators in Southern Africa, has launched a multi-million rand expansion at its plant in Isithebe Industrial Estate, KwaZulu-Natal, investing R100 million on plant and machine upgrades to begin manufacturing washing machines.

- Type: Expansion
- Announced: 2018-02-19
- Where: Isithebe Industrial Estate, Mandeni, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa
- Value: $8.50M (100.0M ZAR)
- Starts operating: 19 Feb 2018
- Status: completed
- Products: refrigerators, washing machines

## Companies

- [Whirlpool](https://endata.com/companies/3203.md)

## Sources

- [gov.za](https://www.gov.za/news/media-statements/mec-mxolisi-kaunda-attends-launch-multi-million-rand-expansion-whirlpool-19), 2018-02-19: "The major expansion which has seen Whirlpool investing a whopping R100 million on plant and machine upgrades augurs well for our province’s growth and aspirations."

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