About Us
Founder Ross D. Siragusa
SINCE 1934
Admiral Corporation Of America
Admiral Corporation Inc. is best known worldwide for its home appliances and electronics. The company was originally known as the Transformer Corporation of America and by 1929 it was the biggest supplier of radio parts in the world. The Great Depression of 1929 took its toll and Ross D Siragusa, our founder, was forced to declare bankruptcy. Later in 1934 he purchased the “Admiral” trademark which went on to officially become Admiral Corporation America Inc., in 1936.
Admiral’s global operations started in 1946 with the opening of its factory in Toronto - Canada with subsequent regions entities in Mexico, Italy, Taiwan and India. By 1966 the company had over 14,000 staff with operations in 110 countries.
On 30-Dec-1953, Admiral America introduced the world's first ever Colour Television, the C1617A at a cost of $1,175 which is $11,747 in 2022. By the 60s’ colour televisions were the must-have electronics product and Admiral’s overall sales revenue sky-rocketed to a whopping $414 million in 1966!
Admiral went on to introduce 75 innovations in designs, production and marketing of home appliances, and radio and TV sets. Please refer to the company’s History Timeline and Product History below for more information.
In 2019, with the launch of Admiral America Energy Inc., the company ventured into e-Mobility, Charging Solutions and Energy Management Systems.
Company History
Founder Ross D Siragusa launches Transformer Corporation of America
Transformer Corporation of America closes and Siragusa pivots to form Continental Radio and Television Corporation
Siragusa purchases Radio Products Corp
Company formally named Admiral Corporation
Earns Excellence Award from the U.S. government for its production efforts during WW2 April 1944
Admiral starts production in Toronto - Canada
Admiral starts producing TVs
Starts sponsoring the Sid Caesar TV series
Admiral moves into appliances launches it's range of Refrigerators
Achieves the milestone of Five Million TVs' a year
On 30 Dec 1953, Admiral introduced the First Colour TV for sale. The C1617A cost $1,175 which is almost $11,747 in 2022.
14,000 employees in 110 countries
Sales soars to $414 Million with the popularity of colour TVs
Admiral Overseas Corporation established in Taiwan
- 1974 – Acquired by Rockwell.
- 1979 – Sold to Magic Chef.
- 1986 – Acquired by Maytag.
Admiral Overseas Corporation launched in India
- Admiral acquired by Whirlpool
- Admiral Overseas Corporation launched in Mexico
Admiral Overseas Corporation sales spread across 40 countries
Admiral Corporation of America launched in the Middle East
Admiral ventures into e-Mobility, Energy Storage & Leasing with the launch of Admiral America Energy Inc.
"The only source of knowledge is experience." - Albert Einstein
Product History
The Aeroscope Radio
1939
The Smart Set
1942
The Petite Portable Table Radio
1948
The Triple Thrill
1948
The Triple TV Triumph
1950
Table Television
1950
Vacuum Cleaner
1950
Range of Refrigerators
1951
World's First Color TV
1953
Deluxe Table Radio
1955
Smart Set TV
1955
Electric Cooker
1955
The First 21-inch TV Set
1955
Phonograph & Radio Combo
1956
Portable Radio with Dual Speakers
1956
Air Conditioners
1960s'
Duplex Freezer Refrigerator
1967
Microwave Oven
1970
ACA Board Members
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BOARD MEMBER
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CARA LUCY NAZARI
BOARD MEMBER
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JOHN PROBANDT
BOARD MEMBER
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YUJI TOMIDA
BOARD MEMBER
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GRAHAM BREMER
BOARD MEMBER
Marketing Director at Saif Al Ghurair group. A Marketing Leader who recognises and values the importance of both consumer and business customers in achieving commercial and marketing goals.
VENKAT P
CHAIRMAN
Board member of Admiral Corporation of America. An entrepreneur and businessman having the vision, determination, and desire to improve and implement beneficial reforms.