Expansion
In 1946, Hoover began production at the new factory in Cambuslang (Scotland).
In 1948, the plant in Merthyr Tydfil (Wales) opened for the production of washing
machines, and soon Hoover became market leader in Britain and today remains a
significant brand in the market.
Hoover Group continued their expansion up to the eighties, when they reorganized
their production, control and governance. The Perivale plant was sold and the
production of vacuum cleaners transferred to Cambuslang.
From 1985, a period of ownership changes started: Chicago Pacific Corp. acquired
Hoover international activities. In 1989, Maytag Corp. (second largest manufacturer
of household appliances in the United States) acquired Chicago Pacific and,
accordingly, also Hoover. In 1993, Hoover Trading Company and Hoover UK merged into
Hoover European Appliances Group.
In 1995, the Candy Group acquired the totality of Hoover European Appliance Group
from Maytag Corporation, including the right of use of the trademark for all Europe,
Northern Africa and selected countries in the Middle East.
Today, Hoover is a leader in the floor-care market in Europe. It also produces
and markets a wide range of large domestic appliances with a medium to high market
positioning - products still based on the founding principles of perpetual innovation,
great performance and cutting edge design.