GE Appliances begins manufacturing operations in Connecticut

GE Appliances, a Haier company, has opened an appliance microfactory in Stamford, Conn. The microfactory is the first completed phase of CoCREATE Stamford. When fully open, the facility will feature, in addition to modern manufacturing, a collaborative makerspace for the community, provide hands-on educational opportunities, and offer unique brand and product experiences for consumers looking for inspiration in the kitchen and home space, according to the company.

“We’re thrilled to be building appliances in the Northeast while also providing local students with opportunities to work with us and learn,” said GE Appliances President/CEO Kevin Nolan. “Manufacturing is our foundation, but our factory is only the start of what’s to come here. We’re energized about the possibilities ahead when CoCREATE Stamford fully opens to the community and look forward to bringing people together to innovate, educate, and inspire.”

The Monogram Smart Flush Hearth Oven is the first appliance to be built inside the facility, and the company expects to launch additional appliance models as early as next year.

“CoCREATE Stamford is an innovative model that not only brings economic growth and jobs to our city, but most importantly aligns workforce development and educational opportunities for students interested in the fields of engineering and manufacturing,” said Stamford Mayor Caroline Simmons. “We need to ensure we prepare the next generation for job opportunities in these critical sectors, and CoCREATE is doing just that.”

GE Appliances also has partnered with the University of Connecticut and Connecticut State College and Universities, hiring local college students for paid, part-time employment that lets them work alongside engineers, experience a modern manufacturing facility firsthand, and potentially discover their future careers.