Proctor Silex

Proctor Silex
Company typeSubsidiary
PredecessorProctor Electric
Silex Company
Founded1960
HeadquartersGlen Allen, Virginia, U.S.
Area served
North America
ProductsHome appliances
ParentHamilton Beach Brands
Websitewww.proctorsilex.com

Proctor Silex Co. was created in 1960 with the merger of Proctor Electric and the Silex Company. In 1966, SCM Corporation bought out Proctor-Silex. In 1988, Proctor Silex was acquired by NACCO Industries, Inc. In 1990, NACCO also acquired Hamilton Beach Brands as a subsidiary and merged the two companies.

Proctor Silex made electrical household appliances like vacuum coffee makers.