Kirby Corporation

The Kirby Corporation is a subsidiary of the Scott Fetzer Company, part of the Berkshire Hathaway conglomerate overseen by Warren Buffett. Based in Cleveland, Ohio; it is a producer of vacuum cleaners and a multitude of home cleaning accessories. It relies entirely on door to door sales, using its advertising budget towards paying salesmen rather than selling wholesale, retail or through television or print advertisements.

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Scott Fetzer Company - Berkshire Hathaway - Warren Buffett - Cleveland - Ohio - Vacuum cleaners - Wholesale - Retail

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Kirby vacuum cleaners maintain a retro look reminiscent of the first model dating back to the 1930s. Kirby cleaners have earned a strong reputation due to power, versatility, and a long unit life time, despite a purchase price significantly higher than most competitors. Current models use Micron Magic HEPA Filtration system, and a Circular-Dri Foam shampoo attachment. The first Kirby vacuums were designed by Jim Kirby for George Scott and Carl Fetzer after World War I.

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HEPA - World War I

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