The US-based home appliances giant Whirlpool will close its washing machine plant in Shanghai, reported China Sourcing News, cutting 600 jobs.

Whirlpool’s washing machine output will be moved to the Hisense-Whirlpool joint venture plant in Zhejiang province. This 50-50 joint venture was created in April 2008, and is mainly engaged in the development and production of washing machines and refrigerators.