Tacony Corporation
| Company type | Private |
|---|---|
| Industry | Manufacturing, Wholesale |
| Founded | 1946 |
| Founder | Nick Tacony |
| Headquarters | Fenton, Missouri , United States |
Area served | United States, Midwest |
Key people | Ken Tacony (CEO) |
| Products | Vacuum cleaners, sewing machines, ceiling fans, commercial floor care products |
Tacony Corporation is a privately held, family-operated manufacturer and wholesale supplier specializing in vacuum cleaners, sewing machines, ceiling fans, and commercial floor care products. The company is headquartered in Fenton, a suburb of St. Louis, Missouri.
History
The company was established in 1946 by mechanic Nick Tacony, initially focusing on the sales and maintenance of sewing machines. During the 1950s, Tacony broadened its scope to include wholesale distribution of sewing machine parts and accessories to retailers throughout the Midwest.
Ken Tacony became part of the enterprise in 1970 following his completion of a business degree and service in the United States Air Force. He assumed the role of CEO in 1984 and steered the company toward product diversification, incorporating ceiling fans, vacuum cleaners, and commercial floor care equipment into the portfolio.
In 1997, production of vacuum cleaners was relocated from Taiwan to Tacony’s facility in St. James, Missouri. Since then, this plant has manufactured over one million upright vacuum models designed for both residential and commercial markets.
To minimize dependence on external suppliers for plastic parts, Tacony acquired Mac Molding Co. in 2008, thereby bringing plastic injection molding capabilities in-house.
Acquisitions
Tacony has grown through targeted acquisitions:
- Powr-Flite, based in Fort Worth, was acquired in 1996.
- In 2003, Tacony purchased Nancy's Notions, a sewing accessories business founded by TV personality Nancy Zieman; this division was later sold in 2020 to Missouri Star Quilting Company.
- Tornado Industries, a manufacturer of commercial and industrial cleaning equipment located in Chicago, was acquired in 2007.
- The acquisition of Mac Molding Co. in 2008 enhanced Tacony’s internal production capacity for plastic components.
See also
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- Home appliance manufacturers of the United States
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- Sewing machine brands
- Vacuum cleaner manufacturers
- Manufacturing companies based in Missouri
- Companies based in St. Louis County, Missouri
- American companies established in 1946
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