About Hoover
Hoover is one of the world's most iconic home appliance brands, whose name became so synonymous with vacuum cleaners in the UK that "hoover" became the everyday word for "vacuum cleaner" and "hoovering" means "vacuuming." ## Revolutionary Origins The Hoover story began in 1908 when James M. Spangler, an asthmatic janitor from Ohio, invented the first portable electric vacuum cleaner out of necessity. Frustrated by the dusty work of sweeping carpets that aggravated his condition, he ingeniously combined ordinary household objects to create a revolutionary cleaning device. He sent his invention to his cousin Susan Hoover, whose husband William – a far-sighted entrepreneur running a leather goods business – immediately recognised its potential, bought the patent and founded The Hoover Company. ## British Heritage Hoover Limited became a registered company in the UK in 1919, and in the 1930s expanded with a factory in Perivale, England. This British presence, combined with strong advertising, solidified Hoover's dominance in the UK market where the brand name became colloquially synonymous with vacuum cleaners – a remarkable cultural achievement for any company. ## European Ownership In 1995, Italian appliance maker Candy S.p.A. acquired the Hoover European Appliances Group for $164.3 million, gaining exclusive rights to the brand across Europe, North Africa and selected Middle Eastern countries. In 2019, Candy was acquired by Haier, making Hoover part of one of the world's largest appliance manufacturers. ## Modern Product Range In the UK and Europe, Hoover branding now appears on a broad range of Candy Group products including washing machines, dishwashers, refrigerators and floorcare products, as well as modern innovations like air purifiers with H-TRIFILTER technology and Bluetooth connectivity. ## Why Compare Hoover Prices on Grocefully As an iconic brand with over a century of history, Hoover offers trusted home appliances including air purifiers. Compare prices across UK retailers on Grocefully.