Size of this preview: 401 × 599 pixels. Other resolutions: 161 × 240 pixels | 402 × 600 pixels | 686 × 1,024 pixels | 2,178 × 3,252 pixels. current21:43, 12 November 20072,178 × 3,252 Rama ==Summary == {{Information | 22:18, 19 September 2007It is a festive time of year. We attend parties and gather with family and friends to celebrate. But the decorations that brighten these joyous holidays leave little pieces of themselves behind on our carpets and floors. As you vacuum up pine needles and holiday glitter, did you know that the products produced at a Greenwich factory played a significant role in keeping America’s households clean? Front cover of Electrolux Factory News from November 25, 1944. A graphic representing the Army Navy "E" Pennant is to the left of the publication title. It recognized the contribution to war production by the factory and its employees. The pennant was also flown above the facility. The Electrolux Corporation was started by Swedish businessman Gustaf Sahlin.

Its first American factory was established in Old Greenwich in 1933 in a building that had previously housed a tool manufacturer, a producer of safety razors and an organ company. At the beginning it employed 116 people. vacuum cleaner twin motorWhen it closed in 1985, it had 830 workers and had produced millions of vacuum cleaners.dyson vacuum cleaner cheap In addition to manufacturing, product testing, research and development were conducted at the plant. aquarium vacuum cleanerInnovations developed there included the automatic cordwinder, a self-sealing dirt bag, and a power nozzle to beat debris out of carpets. During World War II, the factory manufactured electric motors and precision controls for use in the war effort.

A production schedule that included three eight-hour shifts went into effect to maximize output of these vital components. The plant was awarded the Army Navy production award for excellence and an Army Navy “E” pennant was proudly flown above the facility. An appreciation for the quality of life of Electrolux employees was evident in the construction of a large recreation facility that included an auditorium/gymnasium, lounges, snack bar, baseball/softball fields and bowling alleys. The facility, known as the Ekman Center, was enjoyed by workers and their families and was the site of many large social events. This property was eventually purchased by the Town of Greenwich and is now called the Eastern Greenwich Civic Center. In the end, the lack of automation, high costs and an obsolete factory design led to the closing of the factory. Employees were given 6 months notice of the impending closure and the company offered training and a job center to help them find work. It was reported that less than 2 months after the closure of the factory, 70 percent of the staff had found new work at comparable salaries.

The Archives at the Greenwich Historical Society holds the Town History Collection which includes an assortment of printed materials relating to the Electrolux factory and its workers. The museum collection also includes an Electrolux Cleaner Model XXX manufactured between 1937 and 1954. It was the most popular vacuum in the Electrolux line. The Archives are open to the public on Wednesdays from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Christopher Shields is Archivist at the Greenwich Historical Society, 39 Strickland Road, Cos Cob, CT 06807. < Early Aviation Pioneer Message Recieved > I want to tell you a few of the things that the dealer told me that influenced my decision to purchase your machine: made in the USA & the last vacuum cleaner I may ever need to buy in my lifetime. I have not regretted my decision at all. Thank you for being one of the few companies left that can claim Made in the USA. I recently researched and purchased the Synergy vacuum. Two reasons why Simplicity was my choice in purchasing a new vacuum;

Quality and American made. I am extremely pleased with my purchase! I even posted about my new Simplicity Synergy, American made vacuum cleaner on Facebook. Before using my new vacuum I used my 3 old Electrolux first. I got a quart more sand out of my carpet than I did with the old vacuum. Just wanted to let you know what people are saying about your vacuum cleaners. Thanks for making a quality product in America that I can depend on! ZB3003AG (Antique Grey, 3rd Gen) (2) ZB3112AKB (Watermelon, 5th Gen) (2) ZB3113 (Dark Grey, 5th Gen) (2) ZB29 Series (2nd Generation) (64) - Discontinued ZB3012 (Watermelon Red, 3rd Gen) (27) - Discontinued ZB3013 (Tungsten, 3rd Gen) (16) - Discontinued ZB28 Series (1st Generation) (11) - Discontinued ZB3004 (Ice White, 3rd Gen) (11) - Discontinued ZB3010 (Steel Blue, 3rd Gen) (7) - Discontinued APOPI1 (Princesses Rule, Ltd Ed., 3rd Gen) (3) - Discontinued ZB3103 (Teal, 4th Gen) (1) - Discontinued Model: ZB29 Series (2nd Generation)

Date Purchased: Oct 2013 Gave up after a bit over 2 years. reviewed on Sep 20, 2016 Narelle from Electrolux here. We would appreciate the opportunity to discuss the concerns you have raised about your Vacuum. If you wish to discuss this further please feel free to cont... posted on Sep 20, 2016 Id love to as im soo upset that this would happen to something soo well looked after. As we are older we take good care of everything and to have this happen is soo distressing. Model: ZB3012 (Watermelon Red, 3rd Gen) Expeced better from Electrolux reviewed on Sep 11, 2016 Sandy from Electrolux Customer Care here. I am sorry to hear that you are experiencing problems with your Electrolux Ergorapido ZB3012. Can you please email me your contact details at ... posted on Sep 12, 2016 Model: ZB3004 (Ice White, 3rd Gen) Date Purchased: Jun 2015 Our 5th and final Ergorapido. Wonderful to use, but all of them battery last only approx 12months

reviewed on Sep 01, 2016 Tania from Electrolux here. We would appreciate the opportunity to discuss the concerns you have raised about the Electrolux Ergorapido battery. If you wish to discuss this further please... posted on Sep 02, 2016 Hi Tania, thank you. Email sent to you. Rumana from Electrolux here. We are sorry to hear you are experiencing problems with your vacuum. posted on Aug 24, 2016 Model: ZB3013 (Tungsten, 3rd Gen) 18V Li-ion Battery Won't Hold A Charge reviewed on Aug 20, 2016 We are sorry to hear you are experiencing problems with your Vacuum cleaner. posted on Aug 22, 2016 18V Li-ion Battery Couldn't hold its power after 6 months of use. Hi Lim C H, Lynette from Electrolux here. We would appreciate the opportunity to discuss the concerns you have raised about your Ergorapido ZB3013. If you wish to discuss this further please feel f... Would never buy another one. reviewed on Jul 23, 2016

We are sorry to hear you are experiencing problems with your ZB3012 If you wish to discuss this further please feel free to contact me at customercare@electr... posted on Jul 25, 2016 reviewed on Jul 20, 2016 Did not go the distance reviewed on Jul 17, 2016 Leslie from Electrolux here. We are sorry to hear you are experiencing problems with your Electrolux Ergorapido ZB3013. If you wish to discuss this further please feel free to con... posted on Jul 18, 2016 Hi Leslie, I have tried to contact you but still have not heard back. It kinda shows that Electrolux are not really sorry that consumers are experiencing problems with their product. posted on Jul 20, 2016 Comes with everything you will need. Better than expected and good battery life and p reviewed on Jul 05, 2016 Died after very little usage reviewed on Jul 04, 2016 Still no help from Electioux. Very poor customer service. posted on Jul 11, 2016