JennAir
{{Short description|American designer of household appliances}}
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| name = JennAir
| logo = JennAir logo.svg
| type = Subsidiary
| industry = Household appliances
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| founded = {{Start date and age|1947}} in Indianapolis, Indiana
| founder = Louis J. Jenn
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| hq_location_city = Benton Harbor, Michigan
| hq_location_country = United States
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| parent = Whirlpool Corporation
| website = {{URL|https://www.jennair.com}}
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JennAir is a Benton Harbor, Michigan-based{{cite web |url=https://jennair.com/about |title=Our brand |publisher=JennAir |access-date=January 2, 2018}} designer and manufacturer of household appliances and fixtures.
History
The original Jenn-Air Products Company was founded by Louis J. Jenn in Indianapolis, Indiana, in 1947, later becoming simply Jenn-Air.{{cite news |title=LOUIS J. JENN |url=https://www.orlandosentinel.com/news/os-xpm-1993-03-24-9303230800-story.html |work=Orlando Sentinel |language=en}} In the early years, the company was focused on manufacturing and marketing of industrial fans for use in a variety of commercial and industrial applications. In 1961, Jenn-Air's integration of one of these fans to a cook-top range led to the invention of the first self-ventilated downdraft range. The company expanded its product line to include many other kitchen appliances including microwave ovens, refrigerators, dishwashers, and small appliances such as mixers and blenders.{{cite news |title=Young Huh has deep purple upholstery, fanciful floral wallpapers and sapphire-hued mosaics on her mind |url=https://businessofhome.com/articles/young-huh-has-deep-purple-upholstery-fanciful-floral-wallpapers-and-sapphire-hued-mosaics-on-her-mind |work=businessofhome.com |date=28 February 2022}}
Corporate ownership
The Jenn-Air brand was acquired by Maytag Corporation in 1982 which was subsequently purchased by Whirlpool Corporation in 2006.
At the Architectural Digest Design Show in New York City in 2018, Whirlpool announced that the hyphen would be removed from JennAir's name.Danziger, Pamela N. "[https://www.forbes.com/sites/pamdanziger/2018/03/23/whirlpools-jennair-rebrands-for-next-generation-luxury-home-owner/#685874e47528 Whirlpool's JennAir Rebrands For Next Generation Luxury Home Owner]", Forbes.com, March 23, 2018. A new slogan, "Bound by Nothing", and a new logo were also announced at the same time.
JennAir continues as a distinct brand.{{cite news |title=How to choose the right appliances for your kitchen renovation |url=https://torontolife.com/shopping/how-to-choose-the-right-appliances-for-your-kitchen-renovation/ |work=Toronto Life |date=28 February 2022}}{{cite news |title=Kitchen Renovations Perth |url=https://renovationcapital.com.au/ |work=Renovation Capitale |date=18 May 2022}}
References
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External links
- {{Official|http://www.jennair.com/}}
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{{Home appliance brands}}
Category:Electronics companies established in 1947
Category:Manufacturing companies based in Michigan
Category:Whirlpool Corporation brands
Category:1982 mergers and acquisitions
Category:2006 mergers and acquisitions
Category:1947 establishments in Indiana
Category:Benton Harbor, Michigan
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