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
Launch of Transformer Corporation of America
Company formally named Admiral Corporation
“Excellence” award
from the U.S. government for its production efforts during the World War II in April 1944
Launched in USA
Introduced the First Color TV
Sold 5 Million TV Sets in 1951
Admiral
opens RHQ in Taiwan
and becomes AOC
Journey begins with Rockwell
Small Appliances division
Acquired by Magic Chef
Factory
in China begins operation for Global Expansion
2nd Factory in Beijing China begins operation to meet global demand
Admiral Overseas Corporation launched in Mexico.
AOC Smart Tv’s Launched
AOC Gaming Monitors Launched
Admiral Corporation of America Middle East Africa Head Quarters established.
Admiral Appliances
Opens Middle East Office for ME Africa & CIS in Dubai
Admiral
develops Energy Storage
& EV Charging Solutions with the launch of Admiral Energy,
partnering with Greealtairnano
Established in 2021 focused on developing new energy commercial trucks,
vans and buses.
Admiral Appliances
announces partnership with ETG as a strategic distribution partner in UAE & Africa
announces partnership
with Geely Farizon - leading
global Commercial Electric Vehicle manufacturers
announces partnership
with AUTEL, to expand EV charging infrastructure in the
Middle East and Africa.
"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