Hoover

Hoover originally started out as a floorcare manufacturer in Ohio, USA in 1908. It established itself in the UK in 1919, and in 1993 Hoover UK/Europe split from the American corporation; it is presently owned by the Italian manufacturer Candy. Although Hoover's dominance of the floor-cleaning market made the brand name synonymous with the vacuum cleaner, Hoover's product range now includes dishwashers, range cookers, fridge freezers, washing machines and dryers.