Nash-Kelvinator

Nash-Kelvinator Corporation
IndustryAutomotive
Major appliances
PredecessorNash Motors
Kelvinator Corporation
FoundedJanuary 2, 1937; 87 years ago (1937-01-02)
DefunctJuly 4, 1954; 70 years ago (1954-07-04)
FateConsolidated into American Motors
SuccessorAmerican Motors Corporation (AMC)
HeadquartersDetroit, Michigan
Products
  • Automobiles
  • Military components
  • Major home appliances
  • Commercial refrigeration

Nash-Kelvinator Corporation was the result of a merger in 1937 between Nash Motors and Kelvinator Appliance Company. The union of these two companies was brought about as a result of a condition made by George W. Mason prior to his appointment as CEO of Nash. The company manufactured cars and refrigerators as well as aeronautic components and helicopters during World War II. In 1954, the company merged with Hudson Motors to form American Motors Corporation (AMC).