KIRBY, LLC
CAPE CORAL, FLORIDA

About Kirby American Made Vacuum Cleaners There is a history behind Kirby vacuums. Jim Kirby developed his first model in 1906. The Kirby Company has enhanced and improved its American made vacuum designs ever since. Best known for the home care system that bears his name, Jim Kirby was an inventor for most of his adult life. His goal in life was to reduce or eliminate drudgery wherever it existed. More than 200 patents and a host of products still used today are a tribute to his career success. Jim continued improving and enhancing his vacuum designs to create the best upright vacuum cleaner and began commercial production of his products after World War I. In 1925, the Vacuette Electric, with its removable floor nozzle and handle, became the forerunner of today’s multi-attachment model and was the birth of what was to become the world famous convertibility feature of the modern Kirby home care system. The Need for Product Demonstration Kirby became a direct-selling organization in the 1920s, pioneering the use of in-home demonstrations to introduce the Kirby home care system to consumers. The goal was to give consumers the opportunity to see and try the Kirby vacuum cleaner in their own home before they made a purchase. Thousands of people worldwide have benefited from this sales model through limitless opportunities to own and operate their own businesses as independent Kirby vacuum salesmen and Distributors. Today, Kirby home care systems are sold in more than 55 countries, allowing millions of satisfied Kirby owners to enjoy cleaner homes with less effort. We still run our company on the same fundamentals Jim Kirby established over 100 years ago. It is our goal to maintain his vision and continue providing superior quality home care systems and the best upright vacuum cleaners for our loyal Kirby owners all over the world. A Scott Fetzer Company The Kirby Company is proud to be a member of The Scott Fetzer Company. Starting as a machine shop in 1914 in Cleveland, Ohio, The Scott Fetzer Company was founded by George Scott and Carl Fetzer. They partnered with Jim Kirby to produce his first vacuum cleaners. The Kirby vacuum cleaner remained the Scott Fetzer Company’s mainstay product until the 1960s, when it began a program of expansion and acquisition. Today, Scott Fetzer is a diversified manufacturer and marketer of high quality products for the home, family, and industry comprised of more than 20 businesses. You can learn more about The Scott Fetzer Company at The Kirby Company History Kirby History – What Makes a Kirby Vacuum Different For generation after generation, The Kirby Company has risen to the dust challenge and exceeded our customers’ expectations with each of the Kirby vacuum models we’ve built. We refuse to rest on our laurels, and we continue to utilize technological innovations that enhance the quality, reliability and performance of each successive Kirby vacuum. Want to see how far we’ve come? Below is a brief outline of Kirby vacuum history, covering our home care system’s evolution, Kirby sales and more. Interested in learning more about Kirby vacuums and our company? The History of Kirby Vacuums You’ve seen the evolution of The Kirby Company and our vacuum cleaners, but it might interest you to learn a little more about how our Kirby vacuums have changed over the years. Past and present, we are proud of every one of our Kirby models. With each successive model, changes both large and small have been made to further expand and innovate the cleaning power of our Kirby vacuum cleaners. Learn more about your Kirby vacuum model or get more information about how Kirby vacuums have changed throughout the years: The Kirby Company Sales Model Since the early 1920’s, The Kirby Company sales model has been to sell Kirby vacuum home care systems through authorized, independent Distributors. We do not sell directly to consumers through our website. Our product is not sold over the Internet or in retail stores. Factory-warranted Kirby vacuum home care systems are exclusively sold through in-home demonstrations. The Kirby Company business model is simple. Selling our products through in-home demonstration ensures that each consumer gets to experience all of the features of the Kirby vacuum home care system to the fullest. Nothing can compare to trying the vacuum firsthand on your floors and furnishings, and the independent Kirby salesman can answer every one of your questions right then and there. It’s important to note that each Distributor of Kirby products is an independent business. They are responsible for locating potential customers, making product presentations and providing customer service. They are not employees of The Kirby Company. Although you will make your purchase from an authorized, independent seller of our products, The Kirby Company stands behind each and every unit we build. Our Consumer Relations team is available to answer any questions you may have about the operation or maintenance of your Kirby home care system or your specific Kirby vacuum models. Just Another Thing that Makes The Kirby Company Different Our Kirby Company staff is one-of-a-kind. Headquartered in Cleveland, Ohio, every member of our company is focused on only one thing … producing the best home care system possible for the Kirby vacuum consumer. We take pride in our product and are proud that it is Working for The Kirby Company is such a wonderful experience; it’s no surprise that many of our employees have been with us for decades. We have people throughout our company that have been here 10, 20, 30 and even 40+ years. In addition to these experienced workers, we continuously recruit new, rising talent to add to our knowledgeable team. These dedicated “quality experts” include not only the employees that make the Kirby vacuum system by hand, but the various other personnel needed to make a successful company run smoothly and efficiently. The Kirby Company is comprised of dedicated individuals in: Direct Selling Association