The Hoover story begins in 1907. Murray Spangler, an inventor who
worked nights as a janitor, had an asthma problem. He called upon his
inventor's creativity to find a solution to the dust that aggravated
his asthma as he swept up at night.
Meanwhile, engineers were designing new and improved methods of
cleaning carpet. One of their most noteworthy innovations was the
beater bar, introduced in 1926, which was the basis for one of the most
memorable advertising slogans in history: "It beats, as it sweeps, as
it cleans." Aided by strong suction, the metal bar gently tapped the
carpet to loosen deeply embedded dirt, as a bristle brush rapidly swept
dirt up and out of the carpet. Since then, the beater bar has gone through many tweaks and
refinements and is still utilized in most Hoover vacuum cleaners today.
Countless other "firsts" have been developed by Hoover engineers over
the years to give consumers the most innovative and convenient features
available. These include the disposable paper bag, the vacuum cleaner
headlight, the self-propelled feature and the side-mounted hose feature.
Today,
Hoover is part of TTI Floor Care North America, headquartered in
Glenwillow, OH. As a leader in the floor-care industry, Hoover
manufactures quality, high-performance vacuum cleaners for home and
commercial settings. Since 1908, consumers and businesses have trusted
Hoover to provide reliable, innovative cleaning solutions. Hoover
offers a comprehensive line of products for general and special-purpose
vacuuming, including full-size uprights and canisters, deep cleaners
and hard-floor cleaners. |
