Shop-Vac

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Shop-Vac, also known as Shop-Vac Corporation, is an American wet/dry vacuum manufacturer headquartered in Williamsport, Pennsylvania. Currently, Shop-Vac is owned by Hangzhou GreatStar Industrial and shares a facility with SK Hand Tools. [1]

Shop-Vac Corporation
Company typeSubsidiary
Founded1953;71 years ago (1953)
FounderMartin Miller
Headquarters Williamsport, Pennsylvania
ProductsVacuum cleaners and shop vacuums
Owner Hangzhou GreatStar Industrial
Number of employees
1,700
Parent GreatStar Tools USA
Website www.shopvac.com
Footnotes /references
[1] [2]

History

Shop-Vac was founded by Martin Miller in 1953 under Craft Tool Company of New York. Miller wanted to replace the broom and dust pan in his workshop with a vacuum cleaner capable of collecting wood and metal chips too large for a conventional machine. [3]

On September 15, 2020, Shop-Vac abruptly announced the closure of the company because an acquisition fell through. This was caused by issues within the management department and the company's chief executive, Jonathan Miller, and president, Felice Miller, leaving the company for California. Employees were unhappy about the decision the company made and attempted to sue the Miller family. [4]

On December 28, 2020, GreatStar Tools USA announced the acquisition of Shop-Vac and its assets. The company reopened the Williamsport facility and rehired some employees who were laid off in September. Along with this, the company said they were going to bring the core production of vacuums back to the United States, while still producing some products in Asia. [5]

On February 13, 2023, GreatStar Tools USA and Shop-Vac announced the core production of vacuums will move overseas. This plan is part of Shop-Vac's reorganization of its American operations. This move would affect 80 employees. The company would keep the Williamsport facility as their headquarters and main distribution warehouse. [6]

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References

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