A, 8 Clitheroe Advertiser and. Times, October 26th, 1978


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widely known manufac­ turer of vacuum cleaners in the world, and the t world’s largest manufac­


larity of the Hoover cleaner, the business was turned over entirely to the manufacture of domestic appliances after the end of the first World War. Mem­ bers of the Hoover family


p o te n t ia l i t ie s of the cleaner and in 1908 began its manufacture and sales promotion. With the growing popu­


the decline of the horse and carriage age, and the start of the car age, the Hoovers were looking around for other possible enterprises. “Boss’ Hoover saw the


pany began some 70 years ago in North Canton (then New Berlin), Ohio, where the American Hoover Company was founded as a leather goods manufac­ turer, ana where the head­ quarters of the American parent Hoover company and the Hoover Worldwide Corporation are now situated.A local inventor and relative of the Hoovers, Mr J. Murray Spangler, brought a model of his “electric suction sweeper” to them. It was a crude machine, made of tin and wood, with a broom handle. With the beginning of


on domestic appliances. The story of the com­


urer concentrating solely


had a long association with previously hit by unemp- the electrical goods firm — loyment, Hoover set up not only on the sales side factories in Merthyr Tyd- but also as a repair agency for the public and other Hoover dealers. Hoover is the most


Eglin shop will put the- name of Hoover before the Clitheroe shopping public in an even bigger way. For the Eglin firm has


the opening by Blackburn Rovers players Kevin Hird and John Radford. The opening, of the Jack


ing with a £30 million expansion programme over the next five years at the Merthyr Tydfil and Cambuslang factories. This will add more than


Perivale factory was built, there has been a continu­ ous programme of factory expansion. Total produc­ tion area now covers about 2% million square feet. Hoover is now proceed­


linked with Hoover sales offices, have been opened throughout the country. Sinc e the original


of BBC viewers for his late-night news spots will open the new Clitheroe electrical shop of Jack Eglin Ltd. And he will be joined at


TELEVISION news reader John Mundy will be in at the start of a big new venture in Clitheroe on Tuesday. John, known to millions


i company began to expand


Perivale, Middlesex in 1932. After the last war the


registered in London and a sales office set up. Success in the United Kingdom market led to the decision to build the first British H o o v e r f a c to r y a t


ts range of products. Encouraged by the gov­ ernment to develop areas


fil, Glamorgan and in Cam­ buslang, on the outskirts of Glasgow. Distribution centres,


outside the United States was in Canada, and it was from there that the first Hoover cleaners were shipped to Britain. In 1919 Hoover Ltd was


are still associated with the business. The first Hoover factory


1% million square feet to their production area in appro x ima te ly equal amounts.


the output of the British vacuum cleaner range, Hoover f a c to r ie s is plus the new hard bag exported.


top exporter in its field with sales in 132 countries and about 40 per cent of


Last year the company appliances. spin


pre-set spin speeds of 500 and 800 r.p.m. to suit vari­ ous types of fabric is just one of the unique features incorporated into the new machines.


SAVE OVER £66 INSIST ON THE


[-LUXE


* Active water action gets your Cloth es c le a n e r faster.


★ Automatically controlled. * Automatic deep rinsing.


★ Stainless steel tub for longer life.


■k Economical In use. £149.95


Mode/ TS024 Rec. price £216.20


SAVE OVER £ 6 5 HOOVER DISHWASHERS


Give you everything but the kitchen sink


k Self cleaning stainless steel interior.


★ Water Softener, with salt level indicator.


k 12 place settings.


* Two sprays, without cent­ ral column.


k Quiet In operation. | Buy a Hoover washing machine now and enter the


JIM’LL FIX IT FOR YOU contest 200 runner-up prizes too!


10 fix-its to be won by customers


HOOVER ANNIVERSARY 1908-1978 :


or that family reunion — and whatever else you may think will be fun, say the holiday of a lifetime.


When you buy a Hoover washing machine up to December 2nd, you can enter this easy competition to win a Jlm’ll fix It for you


A L L Y O U H A V E TO DO. You can enter this easy competition whon you have bought a now Hoover Washing Machine (any model) between September 18th and December 2nd, 1978. Thon study the 6 different ways set out on tho Entry Form In which Hoover have fixed It to make washday easier and washing moro efficient for housewives and place them In what you constdor to be their ordor of importance. For instance, if you think ‘B


— introduction of Hoovor Automatics with 1100 spin speed* Is the most Important of the things Hoover have* fixed to help housewives on washday, write ‘B* alongside *1 ’ In the box provided. Then, when you have placed


all 6 tlx-its In what you consider tholr order of Importance, comploto tho sentence In not more than 15 words ' and post off your entry to tho address shown.


C A I T D V C A D 1 I Use your skill and judgment to place these 6 Hoovor Flx-its In the most C N I H i : r U K M appropriate ordor of Importance by marking tho Initial letter against the number in tno'box* provided.


A Koymatlc 1100 is the only automatic with Key plate control B ,Introduction of Hoover- Automatics with 1100 spin speed ' C Wide range of single tubs, twin tubs and automatics to choose from D Comprehensive guarantee E Unique Hoover crease guard action F After*Sales*Servlce by HooveMralnod engineers and dealers nationwide


Model D701<! Rec. price £300.79


■'BT1 BP ED BET- EQ - ID • (BLOCK LETTERS PLEASE) POSTERS KINDLY SUPPLIED B Y


ALTHAMS TRAVEL SERVICES LTD, 20 KING STREET, CLiTKEROE


I purchased a now Hoovor Washing Machlno Model No. (please Insert) ............................................................................. .


between September 18th, and December 2nd, 1978


and agree to abide by tho rules of tho competition. S ig n ed ......................................................................... Post to “HOOVER FIX-IT CONTEST," P.O. Box 9B, East Molesey, Surrey, to arrive not later than 1st post December 11th, 1978. , Ho over Limited Is a Company registered in England. Reg No 325270. Reg'd Office: Perivale, Greonford, Middlesex^


Now Just completo this sentence as aptly and originally as possible, using not moro thon 15 words. I chose a Hoover washing machine because................................................................... ..............................


allowance on ANYscrap cleaner


.«* B w models


UR*0. ■ allowance on 4 (f| Hoover upright


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THE NEW HOOVER JUNIOR MODEL U1036 With brushed edge cleaning as


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£51.95 Rec. Price £78.68 MODEL


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spin of 1,100 r.p.m. to get c lo th e s d r ie r , more quickly, will interest all users, of home laundry equipment — especially those who have to contend with the British climate. ' Thenewfast spin and the


AUTOMATIC wash­ ing machines that spin faster than any other automatics available in the world today are now available from Hoover. The new machines’ top


machine is the first to use LSI (large scale inte­ grated) circuit motor speed control, which gives out­ standing programme sophistication and reliabil­ ity, coupled with absolute simplicity in use.


the new unit allows for a smooth build-up of acceler­ ation, from one speed to another.


ern appearance of the machines will meet the approval of the most dis­ cerning housewife, it is the care to detail and the changes in technology which will find long term favour. F o r e x am p le , the


Although the new mod­ junior cleaners and kitchen winner


trols ensure that the temp­ erature and time of wash­ ing are precise for each programme. A new sequ- ence of spinning and tumbling in the wash prog­ rammes reduce the creas­ ing of fabrics.


Newly developed conr- The safeguard on spares


Another innovation is the vortex-pump which


Vibration and noise are ' remove every trace of the significantly minimised, as washing agent. This effi-


ciency is achieved despite the fact that water con- s um p t io n has been reduced.


machine — an important feature — because of the new rinse system the machines employ to


WHEN a well-known manufacturer such as Hoover put their name on a product it is a signal to the purchaser that they. are prepared to be judged by the performance of


tinedbI?wTfatiey f°robmethPe' that product over the full


Prices to compare, and often cheaper than discounters.


No charge for delivery in the area. No charge for normal installation Trade— ins arranged. HP and credit terms available


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sure of their product, it follows that they must be' equally sure of the com­ ponent parts, the very same parts that they sup­ ply to service dealers for the repair and servicing of customers’ appliances. / That is why, in order to be certain of obtaining these genuine parts, all Hoover users should have


Hoover are prepared, like, most respectable man­ ufacturers, to back their confidence in the product by a simply w r i t te n , straightforward guaran­ tee with no small print and no trap s for the unwary, they have a dou­ ble reason for making sure that the product is reliable. And if Hoover are so


extent of its reasonable life-span. M o r e o v e r , w h e n


their products serviced by a H o o v e r “ s e r v i c e dealer.” That, too, is why they should ask him if he has fitted only parts sup­ plied by Hoover.


expense of a great deal of time and trouble.' Even the raw material from which parts are manufac­ tured is checked for qual­ ity. Products, selected at random from the produc­ tion line, are rigorously tested and often disman- .


in the UK and practically '' if necessary, by devices every cou n t r y in the world buy millions of Hoover vacuum cleaners a n d h u n d r e d s of t hous a nds of Hoover washing machines. Obvi­ ously, it is only good busi­ ness to make sure that th e ^products are re li­ able. This is achieved at the


tee of a Hoover product, for damage from repair work carried out with o th e r t h a n g en u i ne Hoover parts. Every year housewives:


unable to accept responsi­ bility, under the guaran­


Clearly, Hoover a re


which can dish out more abuse to them in a week than a housewife is likely to do in a lifetime. Mains cords are twisted, rubbed a n d k i n k e d , ho s e s stretched and folded, irons dropped and red­ ropped.


name is important at the s ta r t it is a t least as important for the parts that'are to keep it going. Otherwise the housewife is putting at risk the whole of her original i n v e s tm e n t in t h e machine.


Hooyer feel that if the


tied to the last nut and bolt to check maufactur- ing and assembly proceS' ses. Every single product is tested for performance and el ec t r i ca l safety before it is cartoned for the customer.


enough for Hoover. The company is quite proud of i t s '“ to r tu re chamber where various products are tested, to destruction


Even all this is not


A 3060 and A 3090 Automatics


THE HOOVER |?l


AUTOMATIC A3090 ELECTRONIC 800 MODEL


Packed with Hoover features and quality at only 800 SPIN SPEED


ELECTRONIC CONTROL 10 PRO G R AM M E S MOBILITY


COMPACT DIMENSIONS FAMILY LOAD


REC. PRICE £228.04 THE ELECTRONIC 1100


With 3 Spin speeds from Europe’s fastest, driest, wash


S A V E O V E R £ 9 3 ’ Rec. Price £293


T& yes yes yes YES yes


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COLOUR MATCHING INSERTS <


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2 COMPAR TMENT DISPENSER


AFTER SA LE S SERVICE EXPENSIVE


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also holds large shares of ,4,500 employees in the the toaster markets. Hoover Ltd is Britain’s


market leader in washing machines, vacuum cleaners and irons. The company


includes vacuum cleaners, polishers-scrubbers, sham­ poo-polishers, washing machines, tumble(and spin dryers, refr ig e rato rs , freezers, dishwashers, electric irons, kettles, toasters and fractional horsepower motors used in Hoover products and by other manufacturers in hundreds of different ways. In Britain, Hoover is the


parent. The p ro d u c t range


own 45 per cent of the equity, the remaining 55 per cent being owned by the American parent com­ pany. Hoover Ltd,, it should be stressed, is a ■ t British Company, but con­


viding considerable assist­ ance with building, invest­ ment and other grants. British shareholders


rolled by the American The government is pro­ ,. ■ '


was responsible for over 85 per cent of B r ita in ’s exports.of vacuum clean­ ers. . Indeed, Hoover Ltd exports- more vacuum cleaners than the next big­ .gest cleaner exporting


washing machines and dryers have been produced since the factory opened in ; 1948, and production is around a million a year. . Cambuslang was opened ‘ in 1946. There are about


production centre for Hoover washing machines, spin -dryers and tumble dryersi It is the biggest factory of its kind in Bri­ tain and has about 5,000 employees. More than 15 million


Britain, many at Perivale, and some 1,175,000 are produced each year. Merthyr Tydfil is the


factory. The factory is becoming


increasingly important as a centre for the production of all the Hoover suction


quarters of the British Hoover organisation and a centre of upright cleaner ■ production. About 3,000 people are employed by Hoover at Perivale. c Some 25 million Hoover


nation, Germany.. Perivale is the head­


leaners have been made in


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EXCLUSIVE to r e ad er s


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OF THE CLITHEROE ADVERTISER


m WIN A HOOVER JUNIOR DE-LUXE Recommended price £82.99


In a simple, supercompetition, organised by the Clitheroe Advertiser.


’ your skill and judgment by marking these features In order of importance.


■ ■ • ■ faster easier cleaning. RULESAND


CONDITIONS OF ENTRY


1 Competitors must be 18 years of age or over.


2 The New Hoover. Junior Vacuum C le aner is not transferable for cash.


3 You may send in as many . entries as you wish on the official coupon only.


4 The fudges decisions are final and no correspondence can be entered into.


5 Employees of United Newspapers, Hoover Limited and Agents and relatives are Ineligible for this competition.


, agree with the fudges’ decision, the overall winner


Should more than one entry I prefer Hoover cleaners because........


will be the entry which In the fudges’ opinion contains the best sentence on why you prefer a Hoover product and the outright winner will receive the latest model Hoover Junior Deluxe Vacuum Cleaner, Model U2068, value at £82.99 Incl. VAT as featured.


THE CLOSING DATE FOR ENTRIES IS FIRST POST SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 11th. .


★ Two cleaners in one I Tools available to convert to the versatility of a suction cleaner.


* Hoover Cleaning Action B e a ts -a s - it -sw e e p s -a s - it -c le a n s agitator


for internationally test-roved efficiency.


★ Height Right Control For matching height of agitator to wide range of carpet thicknesses.


* Edge Cleaning Special edge grooves allow you to clean


close to the skirting board.


* Re-usable Disposal Bags New easy fitting disposal bags, hygemc


and re-usable. □


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List in not more than 15 words why you prefer Hoover cleaners.


Name.........'................................ Address...... .............................


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