Proctor Silex

Proctor Silex Co. was created in 1960 with the merger of Proctor Electric and the Silex Company.[1] In 1988, Proctor Silex was acquired by NACCO Industries, Inc.[2] In 1990, NACCO also acquired Hamilton Beach Brands as a subsidiary and merged the two companies.[3][4]

Proctor Silex
Subsidiary
PredecessorProctor Electric
Silex Company
Founded1960
HeadquartersGlen Allen, Virginia, U.S.
Area served
North America
ProductsHome appliances
ParentHamilton Beach Brands
Websitewww.proctorsilex.com
Proctor Silex electric can opener

Proctor Silex made electrical household appliances like vacuum coffee makers.[5][6]

References

  1. "Proctor Silex company history". http://www.proctorsilex.com/company-history.php. Retrieved 26 September 2014. External link in |website= (help)
  2. "NACCO company history". http://www.nacco.com/history_bannerpopup.html. Archived from the original on 13 March 2015. Retrieved 26 September 2014. External link in |website= (help)
  3. "NACCO company history". http://www.nacco.com/history_bannerpopup2.html. Archived from the original on 8 December 2014. Retrieved 26 September 2014. External link in |website= (help)
  4. "Hamilton Beach/Proctor-Silex Inc. History". http://www.fundinguniverse.com/company-histories/hamilton-beach-proctor-silex-inc-history/. Retrieved 26 September 2014. External link in |website= (help)
  5. http://www.oldcoffeeroasters.com/1914_silex.htm
  6. The script for the 1979 movie Alien contains an example of generic use of the term "Silex" for "coffee machine".


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