GE Appliances doubles down on U.S.-made TI chips for next‑gen laundry lineup

GE Appliances is strengthening its domestic manufacturing strategy with a major expansion of its semiconductor partnership with Texas Instruments (TI), tapping U.S‑made microcontrollers,Wi‑Fi modules and analog components for its next generation of connected laundry appliances. Production at the brand’s new Louisville laundry plant begins in 2027,

China’s Refrigeration Sector in 2026: Domestic Cooling, Export Heat, and a Shift Toward High‑Value Competition

China’s refrigeration industry entered 2026 with a mixed outlook: refrigerators weakening at home, freezers accelerating, and exports delivering the strongest momentum.

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