(AFX) - Important years in Hoover Co.'s history:
1907 -
A janitor, Murray Spangler, makes a 'suction sweeper' to pull up dirt and dust.
1908 -
Spangler formed a business with W.H. 'Boss' Hoover.
1943 -
The company's stock went public.
1985 -
Hoover was acquired by Chicago Pacific Corp.
1989 -
Maytag Corp. acquired Chicago Pacific.
2006 -
Whirlpool Corp. acquired Maytag and announced plans to sell Hoover.
Source: Hoover Co.
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