For the eighth consecutive time, Fortune Magazine has recognized Whirlpool Corporation as one of the World’s Most Admired Companies. The Fortune’s annual list is realized after a survey of corporate reputation that takes into account the observations and opinions of 3,900 industry executives. The survey consists of nine different categories: innovation, people management, use of corporate assets, social responsibility, quality of management, long-term investment, financial soundness, quality of products and services, and global competitiveness. 
«It’s truly an honor to be recognized on Fortune Magazine’s list once again – commented Marc Bitzer, chief executive officer of Whirlpool Corporation. – For more than a century, Whirlpool Corporation has strived to improve consumers lives. This recognition is a testament to our people and principles and has proven Whirlpool Corporation to be an industry leader.»
