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Its official, the main Hoover factory, which has been home to the Hoover cleaner for 99 years now will close this fall.
This is a sad day.
This is a sad day.
and so it ends after 99 years
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Oh Not Good News!!!
What a great shame, and to know it was so short of a marvelous centenary....we are so used to hearing about this..just when will it all stop...
Interesting comments from Keller & Taylor on the blog list...Hoover family infighting and Selling out to the South...Whats that about???
Mike
What a great shame, and to know it was so short of a marvelous centenary....we are so used to hearing about this..just when will it all stop...
Interesting comments from Keller & Taylor on the blog list...Hoover family infighting and Selling out to the South...Whats that about???
Mike
And I thought...
Hoover would be moving from North Canton, Ohio to Canton, China. I guess the assembly will take place closer to home in Juarez, Mexico.
This is another example of an American manufacturing tragedy that leaves employees flailing in the wind, while feathering the nests of corporate executives and shareholders. Many of these long-time employees are at an awkward age (too old for new employment and too young for retirement), with benefits and salaries that will be impossible to duplicate.
It's just another nail in the coffin of the American economy. When are we going to wake up to the fact that mass consolidations/mergers and outsourcing look good on paper, but will lead to the destruction of, what was once, a great industrial nation?
Hoover would be moving from North Canton, Ohio to Canton, China. I guess the assembly will take place closer to home in Juarez, Mexico.
This is another example of an American manufacturing tragedy that leaves employees flailing in the wind, while feathering the nests of corporate executives and shareholders. Many of these long-time employees are at an awkward age (too old for new employment and too young for retirement), with benefits and salaries that will be impossible to duplicate.
It's just another nail in the coffin of the American economy. When are we going to wake up to the fact that mass consolidations/mergers and outsourcing look good on paper, but will lead to the destruction of, what was once, a great industrial nation?
sad
It seems like all of our American Companies are all dieing out.
They are all selling out to other companies and these new companies don't have a care about them at all. Maytag, electrolux, and Now Hoover. I guess now Hoover will become a rare breed. I wonder what is going to happen to the histortic center now that Canton is closing down?
Skip....
It seems like all of our American Companies are all dieing out.
They are all selling out to other companies and these new companies don't have a care about them at all. Maytag, electrolux, and Now Hoover. I guess now Hoover will become a rare breed. I wonder what is going to happen to the histortic center now that Canton is closing down?
Skip....
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A very very sad day.......
And as Mike says its sadistic that they couldnt have at least waited till after the Centenary!.
I am planning a visit to the US next year- I really hope I at least get to see the Historical Centre ...........
Seamus
And as Mike says its sadistic that they couldnt have at least waited till after the Centenary!.
I am planning a visit to the US next year- I really hope I at least get to see the Historical Centre ...........
Seamus
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Historical Center
Skip that will continue on, as its not been part of the Hoover Company for a couple of years anyway. Maytag donated the Historical center and a good chunk of land to Walsh University, which now operates the center.
Its safe for the time being.
Skip that will continue on, as its not been part of the Hoover Company for a couple of years anyway. Maytag donated the Historical center and a good chunk of land to Walsh University, which now operates the center.
Its safe for the time being.
Great
Well Jeff at least that part of history can't be taken away from Us THANK GOD. I really feel for the employees as I'm 51 years old and I can't even think if I were in there situation what I would do as most employers want the younger men and all these employees have put there heart and sole into Hoover, Which is a great Vacuum cleaner and hopefully soon sone corpation could take over and bring it back to life as it once was.
I was thinking with the return of the Constellion We would have soon seen a come back on the convertible, which would be lovely.
Skip...
Well Jeff at least that part of history can't be taken away from Us THANK GOD. I really feel for the employees as I'm 51 years old and I can't even think if I were in there situation what I would do as most employers want the younger men and all these employees have put there heart and sole into Hoover, Which is a great Vacuum cleaner and hopefully soon sone corpation could take over and bring it back to life as it once was.
I was thinking with the return of the Constellion We would have soon seen a come back on the convertible, which would be lovely.
Skip...
That sucks, and not in a good way.
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I feel for the town
Because that plant in smack in the middle of the town, and something people are proud of.
You need to go junking/thrifting around North Canton/Canton/Akron/Cuyahoga Falls sometime, you'll be amazed at how much Hoover people bought back in the day, and how much of it is still in use too!
I think bringing the Convertible back would be an excellent idea, but please, re-engineer it some first! Put the quality back in!
Because that plant in smack in the middle of the town, and something people are proud of.
You need to go junking/thrifting around North Canton/Canton/Akron/Cuyahoga Falls sometime, you'll be amazed at how much Hoover people bought back in the day, and how much of it is still in use too!
I think bringing the Convertible back would be an excellent idea, but please, re-engineer it some first! Put the quality back in!
All downhill
Hoover unfortunately will become another stick-on label attached to Chinese garbage that probably contains too much lead,melts due to undersized wiring or works for a year or two and ends up in landfill.
But leave it to Americans to buy the least expensive product at Big-Box retailer.
Another dead American manufacturer. How to stop this trend?
Hoover unfortunately will become another stick-on label attached to Chinese garbage that probably contains too much lead,melts due to undersized wiring or works for a year or two and ends up in landfill.
But leave it to Americans to buy the least expensive product at Big-Box retailer.
Another dead American manufacturer. How to stop this trend?
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I feared this would happen, and of course North Canton joins Newton, Iowa, who is losing Maytag. I just hate, hate, hate this stuff. You would think it would be obvious that this sort of thing at some point is going to have to end. People are going to need to sustain themselves somehow...
Hoover Store
About a month ago I bought a new Floormate 800 at the local Hoover Store. None new in box, but a floor model. Saved a few $$, so not a big deal. However, using the grout cleaning hose and wand, the connection wouldn't stay connected to the machine. Went back and figured to either get a new hose or pay a few more $$ and get a new machine. The manager pointed out, it's a design flaw in the machine with a poorly made connection piece. The hose doesn't stay connected real well. Ok, can live with that, and it does work, but not pleased. Plus manager gets a bit combative about it.
A week later the trigger broke on the grout wand, rather than dealing with the crummy manager, I fixed it myself. Hoover quality is not doing well.
Over the weekend partner wants to buy a rug cleaner for his mom. Liked the Hoover machines, plus wanted to get me a stainless Constellation for my upcoming birthday. Called the Hoover store several times on Sunday to find out their hours. Finally get an answering machine that gave hours and off we went. Drove across town. Store is closed, with a "sorry" sign in the window.
Lowes got our business for the Hoover carpet cleaner and Amazon will get the business for the Connie. Hoover store said it all with a sorry message! And places wonder why they go out of business.
About a month ago I bought a new Floormate 800 at the local Hoover Store. None new in box, but a floor model. Saved a few $$, so not a big deal. However, using the grout cleaning hose and wand, the connection wouldn't stay connected to the machine. Went back and figured to either get a new hose or pay a few more $$ and get a new machine. The manager pointed out, it's a design flaw in the machine with a poorly made connection piece. The hose doesn't stay connected real well. Ok, can live with that, and it does work, but not pleased. Plus manager gets a bit combative about it.
A week later the trigger broke on the grout wand, rather than dealing with the crummy manager, I fixed it myself. Hoover quality is not doing well.
Over the weekend partner wants to buy a rug cleaner for his mom. Liked the Hoover machines, plus wanted to get me a stainless Constellation for my upcoming birthday. Called the Hoover store several times on Sunday to find out their hours. Finally get an answering machine that gave hours and off we went. Drove across town. Store is closed, with a "sorry" sign in the window.
Lowes got our business for the Hoover carpet cleaner and Amazon will get the business for the Connie. Hoover store said it all with a sorry message! And places wonder why they go out of business.
This is sad-HANG onto those vintage HOOVERS!Should even make them more "collectable"
Hoover Convertible
Yes I would love to see that happen but base the comeback on the styling of the model 65 and such models as I think I like that model very much.
Boy I would like to see a stainless steel model made like the new constellion
Skip...
Yes I would love to see that happen but base the comeback on the styling of the model 65 and such models as I think I like that model very much.
Boy I would like to see a stainless steel model made like the new constellion
Skip...
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Hoover quality
Folks that quality has been slipping steadily for some time, its nothing new.
I'm hoping the new owners will put some quality and dignity back into the Hoover name.
Its also worth noting that the new owners also own Royal, and their classic metal upright is still a good quality machine.
Now to just get some of that back into Hoover!
Folks that quality has been slipping steadily for some time, its nothing new.
I'm hoping the new owners will put some quality and dignity back into the Hoover name.
Its also worth noting that the new owners also own Royal, and their classic metal upright is still a good quality machine.
Now to just get some of that back into Hoover!
Jeff:
I recall a group of us talking about the Hoover commercial vacs at the Tucson wash-in, and how they were still built with quality in mind.
My suggestions:
Lose the plastic! Get some metal back in these machines and add some classic or wild colours. The classic Hoover designs were great! As a consumer/user and not a vac collector, fun colours on both the bags and hoods in addition to a heavier and sturdier construction on an upright would capture my attention and absolutely delight me (I'll take two please)! A big complaint that I heard about the modern plastic Hoovers is how easily they tip over when trying to stretch the hose for attachment use.
Hoover has failed to properly market the Constellation as well! This is a terrific cannister, but you can't find it in any stores! It would "beHoove" them to aggressively market the Constellation and take them to the next level with some retro and modern colour combinations.
There is still potential for the Hoover brand. It remains to be seen if the new owners will tap that potential.
I recall a group of us talking about the Hoover commercial vacs at the Tucson wash-in, and how they were still built with quality in mind.
My suggestions:
Lose the plastic! Get some metal back in these machines and add some classic or wild colours. The classic Hoover designs were great! As a consumer/user and not a vac collector, fun colours on both the bags and hoods in addition to a heavier and sturdier construction on an upright would capture my attention and absolutely delight me (I'll take two please)! A big complaint that I heard about the modern plastic Hoovers is how easily they tip over when trying to stretch the hose for attachment use.
Hoover has failed to properly market the Constellation as well! This is a terrific cannister, but you can't find it in any stores! It would "beHoove" them to aggressively market the Constellation and take them to the next level with some retro and modern colour combinations.
There is still potential for the Hoover brand. It remains to be seen if the new owners will tap that potential.
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I think...
Bringing back the Convertible would be awesome. I would not mind the plastic, but some new molds are in order.
Seamus or Chestermike: Any chance one of you could post a pic of a PLASTIC Senior like a 6525E?
Just so we can see what a well made plastic Convertible looks like!
I agree with the colors too Venus, make something fun. The Convertible motor is still viable, I'd make the fan out of that unbreakable nylon stuff, and ditch that wobbly metal agitator for the seald bearing CWP wood brush roll. I'd make a Type A filtrete bag, and go back to the old two position adjustment, it self adjusted to thicker rugs way better than the 4-position did.
We can only hope that the new owners will want to put some dignity back into the Hoover name.
Bringing back the Convertible would be awesome. I would not mind the plastic, but some new molds are in order.
Seamus or Chestermike: Any chance one of you could post a pic of a PLASTIC Senior like a 6525E?
Just so we can see what a well made plastic Convertible looks like!
I agree with the colors too Venus, make something fun. The Convertible motor is still viable, I'd make the fan out of that unbreakable nylon stuff, and ditch that wobbly metal agitator for the seald bearing CWP wood brush roll. I'd make a Type A filtrete bag, and go back to the old two position adjustment, it self adjusted to thicker rugs way better than the 4-position did.
We can only hope that the new owners will want to put some dignity back into the Hoover name.
Venus and Jeff
you are both so right! If they would just go back to the way they were made in the 60's they would not be able to keep up with the demand. A good quality vacuum cleaner with with a good name WILL sell. I hear almost daily how this one or that one HATES the plastic throw a way vacs of today..
you are both so right! If they would just go back to the way they were made in the 60's they would not be able to keep up with the demand. A good quality vacuum cleaner with with a good name WILL sell. I hear almost daily how this one or that one HATES the plastic throw a way vacs of today..
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