The vacuum brands listed below are not in any particular order--not in order of importance or best or best buy or even alphabetically. Their order was relatively random.
1. Dyson.
2. Hoover Vacuums.
3. Kirby vacuums. Kirby vacuums are also made in the U.S., so that feature is not unique to Aerus/Electrolux. Here is a little history on Kirby:
The first Kirby vacuums were designed by Jim Kirby (1885–1971) for George Scott and Carl Fetzer after World War I, although the Kirby name was not used on a vacuum cleaner until the 1930s.[2] James Kirby invented the "vacuette" circa 1920.[3]
1. Dyson.
2. Hoover Vacuums.
3. Kirby vacuums. Kirby vacuums are also made in the U.S., so that feature is not unique to Aerus/Electrolux. Here is a little history on Kirby:
The first Kirby vacuums were designed by Jim Kirby (1885–1971) for George Scott and Carl Fetzer after World War I, although the Kirby name was not used on a vacuum cleaner until the 1930s.[2] James Kirby invented the "vacuette" circa 1920.[3]
The Vacuette Electric, introduced in 1925 with its removable floor nozzle
and handle, became the forerunner of today's multi-attachment Kirby vacuum
models. In 1935, the company introduced the Kirby Model C, the first product to
carry Jim Kirby's name.[4]
From 1935 through the 1960s, continuous improvements and refinements were
made to the Kirby home care system. The last model of this first generation,
the Dual Sanitronic 80, was produced in 1967 and still resembled the original.[4]
In 1970, input from Kirby distributors, dealers, management and customers
guided Kirby engineers in developing the Kirby Classic. The model was an
instant success, with soaring sales, forcing the company to expand its
manufacturing facilities outside of Cleveland for the first time. In 1972,
Kirby West began operations in Andrews, Texas. The facility doubled the
company's manufacturing capabilities.[4]
Berkshire Hathaway bought Kirby parent Scott Fetzer in 1986 for $315
million.[3] Two years prior, Ivan Boesky had offered to buy Scott Fetzer for
$60 a share, or $420 million.[5] Warren Buffett has singled out Scott Fetzer to
Berkshire's shareholders as the "prototype" for the "kind of
company — and acquisition — he was interested in."[6] According to Berkshire managers,
"absolutely no changes were made to the existing Scott Fetzer business or
management, and the entire business (and its jet) was preserved."[7]
Beginning 4. in the 1990s, the Generation series, starting with the Generation
3, ushered in a new platform for the cleaner. The addition of TechDrive
variable power assist eliminated 90% of the effort required to move the unit
back and forth.[4]
As of 2003, Kirby is the largest source of revenue and profit for Scott
Fetzer, with approximately 500,000 sales per year, about a third of which are
outside the United States.[8] In 2003, Scott Fetzer sold the vacuums
to about 835 factory distributors, who in turn sell the vacuums door-to-door.[8]
5. Bissell vacuums. And here's information on Bissell the company.
6. ELECTROLUX vacuums do not lose
suction.
7. Stark Vacuums. Cheap vacuums but no repair services on their products.
7. Stark Vacuums. Cheap vacuums but no repair services on their products.
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