About Shop Vac Corporation
Customers who like to detail their own cars or remedy a soppy situation know Shop-Vac. Established in 1953, the company is the leading manufacturer of wet/dry vacuums and their accessories, including filters, hoses, nozzles, and replacement parts, for home and industrial use. Shop-Vac also sells a two-in-one product called the Blow Vac. The company sells its vacuums online through the likes of
Geographic Reach
Based in Pennsylvania, Shop-Vac has a presence in the US, Canada, Mexico, and Australia.
Sales and Marketing
Shop-Vac serves several markets, including consumer, industrial, and commercial. The company sells its vacuum cleaners and accessories online and through home improvement stores, as well as via discount and hardware shops.
With such a well-known brand name, Shop-Vac markets itself through word of mouth and by sponsoring tournaments whose participants are power-users of its products. The vacuum cleaner company partnered with FLW Outdoors, organizer of the world's largest fishing tournaments, in 2011 as a new sponsor. FLW Outdoors focuses on lucrative bass and walleye tournaments. The move gives Shop-Vac direct access to showcase its vacuums and accessories. Also, as part of the alliance, Shop-Vac is featured by FLW Outdoors in its weekly television program, on the tournament organizer's website, and in bass and walleye magazines.
Strategy
To ensure the company has capital to fund its growth, Shop-Vac in 2014 secured a $70-million senior credit facility from
2323 Reach Rd
Williamsport, PA 17701-5517
Phone: 1 (570) 326-0502
Employer Type: Privately Owned
Export Manager: Rebecca Head
Chief Operating Officer President Genera: Gregory Paul
Cfo: Len Sherlinski
Employees (This Location): 800
Employees (All Locations): 1,600
Williamsport, PA
Williamsport, PA
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