Tacony Corporation
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| Company type | Private |
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| Founded | 1946 |
| Founder | Nick Tacony |
| Headquarters | 1760 Gilsinn Ln., Fenton, Missouri, USA |
| Products | Home appliances and commercial floor care |
| Revenue | $200m (2007) |
Number of employees | 650 (2007) |
| Website | tacony.com |
Tacony Corporation is a family-owned and operated manufacturer and wholesale distributor of vacuum cleaners, sewing machines, ceiling fans, and commercial floor care equipment based in the St. Louis suburb of Fenton, Missouri.[1]
History[edit]
In 1946, mechanic Nick Tacony began selling and servicing sewing machines from the basement of his home. In the 1950s, he expanded his business by wholesaling sewing parts, accessories and other merchandise to retailers in the Midwest.[1]
After completing his college degree in business administration and four years in the United States Air Force, Ken Tacony joined his father's business in 1970. He became CEO in 1984 and expanded the business beyond sewing machines to also include ceiling fans, vacuum cleaners, and commercial floor care products.[1]
In 1997, Tacony Corporation transferred vacuum cleaner production from Taiwan to St. James, Missouri. Over one million upright vacuums for home and commercial use have been produced at the Tacony Manufacturing factory in St. James.[2]
Acquisitions[edit]
In 1996, the company acquired Fort Worth-based Powr-Flite.[3]
In 2003, Tacony Corporation acquired Nancy's Notions, a sewing accessories company founded by TV Host Nancy Zieman.[4] In May 2020 the company sold Nancy’s Notions to the Missouri Star Quilting Company. [5]
In 2007, Tacony Corporation acquired Chicago-based Tornado Industries, commercial and industrial cleaning equipment company[6] and in August of 2008, Tacony purchased Mac Molding Co.[7]
See also[edit]
References[edit]
- ^ a b c Vishwanat, Dilip (19 November 2021). "Family Business Profile: After 75 years, 3rd-generation Tacony Corp. continues to sew together growth". www.bizjournals.com. Retrieved 2023-09-24.
- ^ "Tacony Corporation. Tradition - Trust - Teamwork". www.tacony.com. Retrieved 2023-09-24.
- ^ Staff, FWBP (2021-02-01). "Tacony Corporation names senior vice president of sales and marketing". Fort Worth Business Press. Retrieved 2023-10-30.
- ^ Staff (22 August 2002). "Tacony Corp. to Acquire Nancy's Notions". Chief Marketer. Retrieved 2023-10-30.
- ^ Dodge, Daily (2020-05-28). "Tacony Corporation Sells Nancy's Notions Online Retail Business". Daily Dodge. Retrieved 2023-10-30.
- ^ "Tacony adds Tornado to commercial floor division". St. Louis Business Journal. 7 February 2007. Retrieved 2023-11-09.
- ^ Lauzon, Michael (8 September 2008). "Appliance maker acquires Mac Molding". Plastics News. Retrieved 9 November 2023.
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- Companies based in St. Louis County, Missouri
- American companies established in 1946
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