Manufacturing USA

With its microfactory strategy, the appliance leader is thinking small to get big

Since 2016, GE Appliances has invested $1 billion in new products and technology at its nine U.S. plants and throughout its distribution network creating more than 2,000 jobs.

GE Appliance’s new dishwasher line increased the appliance maker’s capacity by 20%. The twist? Bringing on the line during a pandemic.

In rural New York, local business, academia and government are working together to promote their area.