50+ Companies That Are Not American Anymore

Published on 10/01/2021
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Dirt Devil

For more than a century, Dirt Devil vacuum cleaners have been keeping American homes clean and organized. It was invented by Philip Geier in Cleveland, Ohio, in 1905 and is still in use today. Since then, the product line has grown to include more than 25 million devices sold worldwide. This is due primarily to the Cyclone system, which is one of a kind. Although the company’s headquarters are still in North Carolina, it is proudly owned by a Chinese company known as Techtronic Industries. Dirt Devil is not the only household appliance brand that it holds. It also acquired Hoover a couple of years ago, according to the company. The HK-based company’s appliance investment portfolio has undoubtedly improved as a result of these selections, we are confident.

Dirt Devil

Dirt Devil

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Good Humor

Good Humor ice cream is a particular favorite of baby boomer generations. The company, which has been in business for more than a century, is most known for its ice cream truck fleet. It was established in Ohio in the 1920s and hasn’t looked back since. The company was purchased by Thomas J. Lipton, a representative of Unilever, in 1961. Though Lipton now manages the United States part of this British-Dutch corporation, we cannot deny that the situation for Good Humor has only become better since then. As a result, the brand has broadened its product offerings to include a greater variety of items while maintaining a strong consumer following throughout the country.

Good Humor

Good Humor

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