Tacony Corporation is a family-owned and operated manufacturer and wholesale distributor of

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, and commercial floor care equipment based in the

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suburb of Fenton,

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History

In 1946, mechanic Nick Tacony began selling and servicing sewing machines from the basement of his home. In the 1950s, he expanded his business by wholesaling sewing parts, accessories and other merchandise to retailers in the

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. After completing his college degree in business administration and four years in the

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, Ken Tacony joined his father's business in 1970. He became CEO in 1984 and expanded the business beyond

to also include

, and commercial floor care products. In 1997, Tacony Corporation transferred vacuum cleaner production from

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. Over one million upright vacuums for home and commercial use have been produced at the Tacony Manufacturing factory in St. James. In 2008, Tacony Corporation acquired Mac Molding Co. to streamline production and reduce reliance on outsourced plastic components for their products.

Acquisitions

In 1996, the company acquired Fort Worth-based Powr-Flite. In 2003, Tacony Corporation acquired Nancy's Notions, a sewing accessories company founded by TV Host Nancy Zieman. In May 2020 the company sold Nancy’s Notions to the Missouri Star Quilting Company. In 2007, Tacony Corporation acquired Chicago-based Tornado Industries, commercial and industrial cleaning equipment company In 2008, Tacony Corporation acquired Mac Molding Co., a plastic injection company.

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