Cleveland, Ohio, United States
Cleveland, OH, US
Health-Mor (HMI Industries), founded in 1928 in Chicago, IL, began with the development of the FilterQueen Majestic vacuum cleaner, a revolution in home cleaning with its patented cyclone action system and high-level filtration. The company adopted a direct sales model, relying on independent distributors to demonstrate and sell its products directly to customers in homes across the US and Canada. This unique approach made FilterQueen a household name for millions of families, building its reputation on quality, performance, and a lifetime service guarantee.
By the 1990s, HMI expanded globally, establishing operations in over 40 countries and maintaining its successful in-home sales model. In 1995, the company introduced the FilterQueen Defender air purifier, the only FDA Class II medical device air cleaner on the market—independently certified to eliminate SARS-CoV-2 and filtering 99.99% of particles down to 0.1 microns. Together, the Majestic and Defender create a comprehensive indoor air quality system.
Ownership transitioned in 2015 to Dan Duggan and Darryn Murphy, long-time FilterQueen veterans. With decades of leadership in international sales and distribution, Duggan and Murphy have upheld the FilterQueen legacy. Now, the company seeks a new owner to build upon its history of innovation and growth in the air purification and home cleaning industries.