History
1930’s – TRUVOX FOUNDED
Truvox was founded in the 1930s, originally producing sound reproduction equipment including one of the earliest portable reel-to-reel tape recorders.
1960’s – FLOOR CLEANING MACHINES PRODUCTION STARTS
The production of floor cleaning machines started in the early 1960s with a range of electrical polishing machines.
1989 – BSI REGISTRATION ATTAINED
On 1st April 1989, Truvox became a BSI Registered Company (BS EN ISO 9001:2002). Our internal Sales Team handles our customer’s needs from all over the world, ensuring a first-class service to all our customers. This again shows a commitment to all aspects of the process, from receipt of order to manufacture and supply.
1997 – ACQUISITON OF TREWAX MANUFACTURING
The acquisition of ‘Trewax Manufacturing’ in 1997 was a major step forward, adding the range of the internationally respected Hydromist Carpet cleaning machines to our already growing range.
2003 – ACQUISITION OF CIMEX
In spring 2003 the acquisition of the Cimex range of specialist machines further demonstrates the commitment Truvox has for the future.
2007 – TRUVOX ACQUIRED BY TACONY CORPORATION
In January 2007 Truvox was acquired by the Tacony Corporation of St. Louis, Missouri, USA. Tacony Corporation is organised into three strategic business units: Commercial Floorcare, Home Floorcare and Sewing and has over 350 employees worldwide based at 11 facilities.
2021 – WELCOMED CIMEX BACK TO THE UK
March 2021 saw Truvox welcome the manufacturing of the Cimex range back to the UK. At our factory in Southampton, we manufacture and build the machines, supplying not only in the UK but also to over 70 countries worldwide.
2022 – 60 YEARS OF TRUVOX
In 2022 we celebrated 60 years of Truvox International! Over the years, Truvox has moved forward to be recognised as a world leader in the design and production of pioneering new and effective floorcare machines. This global position has been achieved through a long-term commitment to offering quality products, at a competitive price backed by unrivalled customer service.
TODAY
Truvox International now supplies a full range of cleaning equipment. With the acquisitions, design and development techniques, customer service and after sales teams, we are continuously moving forward and able to offer our customers better products and service than at any time in the company’s history.