John Inglis and Company
John Inglis and Company was a Canadian manufacturing firm which made weapons for the United Kingdom and British Commonwealth military forces during the World War II era, then later became a major appliance manufacturer. Whirlpool Corporation acquired control of Inglis in 1987 and changed the company's name to Whirlpool Canada in 2001. Today the Inglis name survives as a brand under Whirlpool.
| Industry | Manufacturing |
|---|---|
| Founded | 27 July 1859 (as Mair, Inglis and Evatt) 1937 (as John Inglis and Company) |
| Fate | Acquired by Whirlpool in 1987, then changed its name in 2001. Today name retained as a brand of appliances sold in Canada. |
| Successor | Whirlpool Canada |
| Headquarters | Canada |
| Website | www |
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