LOUISVILLE, Ky. — GE Appliances is making a $62 million investment to expand Appliance Park and create 260 new jobs across the complex's three major manufacturing plants. 

“The investments and new jobs we are announcing today are another demonstration of our commitment to continue enhancing our manufacturing footprint in the United States to serve more customers and owners faster and better,” said Kevin Nolan, president and chief executive officer for GE Appliances. “We are working very hard to build a competitive position that allows us to continue expanding our workforce and invest in winning products, paving the way to becoming the leading appliance company in the United States.” 

Of the investment, $43 million will go toward manufacturing GE®, GE Profile™ and Café™ four-door models in the Park’s refrigeration plant. 

The investment, which will increase the plant's capacity, will include new tooling and equipment, additional automation and more environmentally friendly refrigerant. 

A $19 million investment will go toward new equipment and factory modernization in the Park's dishwasher manufacturing plant, creating volume and capacity. 

The expansion is expected to be complete by 2021.

GE Appliances has invested $360 million in Appliance Park since 2017 with roughly 6,500 employees in the Louisville Area.