Lasko Products

Lasko Products

Home comfort appliances for air quality

Overview

Lasko Products makes and sells home comfort appliances like electric fans, room heaters, and air purifiers. Its products are designed to improve indoor comfort and air quality and are sold through retail and online channels around the world. The company emphasizes durability and value, with manufacturing locations in Tennessee and Texas and a long history dating back to 1906, highlighting a strong American-made identity. Lasko differentiates itself through its established brand, focus on quality, and broad distribution, aiming to provide reliable, long-lasting appliances for homes and businesses. Its goal is to meet everyday comfort needs while expanding its manufacturing footprint and international distribution.

About Lasko Products

Simplify's Rating
Why Lasko Products is rated
C
Rated C on Competitive Edge
Rated C on Growth Potential
Rated C on Differentiation

Industries

Hardware

Industrial & Manufacturing

Consumer Goods

Company Size

501-1,000

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

West Chester, Pennsylvania

Founded

1906

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • USA-made positioning captures growing domestic manufacturing preference.
  • Energy-efficient designs under 2 cents per hour attract cost-conscious buyers.
  • Multi-channel sales via Walmart.com and Home Depot expand reach.

What critics are saying

  • Walmart exclusivity ends, terminating primary revenue channel.
  • Chinese competitors like Honeywell undercut with sub-$20 smart fans.
  • Private-label Walmart fans at $15–18 erode Lasko's pricing power.

What makes Lasko Products unique

  • Blue Plug™ safety fuse and 2-year warranty ensure superior reliability.
  • USA manufacturing in Tennessee and Texas enables patriotic marketing.
  • Over 120 years since 1906 founding drives brand loyalty.

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Benefits

Professional Development Budget

Growth & Insights and Company News

Headcount

6 month growth

-5%

1 year growth

-5%

2 year growth

-5%
International Housewares Association
Jul 1st, 2021
Lasko Products, Inc. launches limited-edition, American-made box fan for Walmart.com

Lasko Products, the West Chester, Pa.-based home environment appliance company, recently released a limited-edition, American-made box fan for Walmart.com in time for Fourth of July promotions and, even more opportunely, as a sweltering heat wave blasted much of the country.

AI placeholder
Feb 22nd, 2021
Lasko Products, Inc. acquired Intertex on Feb 1st 19'.

In February 2019, Lasko, an American based company that produces home comfort products acquired Intertex, Inc, B- Air that develops and supplies high-quality air movement products, for an undisclosed amount.

Real Simple
Sep 1st, 2020
Lasko Products, Inc. launches Outdoor Living Tower Fan

Then I received an email that changed the course of my summer: Popular home goods brand Lasko had just launched an Outdoor Living Tower Fan.

HomeWorld Business
Aug 17th, 2020
Lasko Products, Inc. hired Ed Vlacich as CEO on Dec 1st 20'.

CREDENTIALS: Ed Vlacich was named CEO of Lasko Holdings in December, bringing more than 30 years of consumer products experience.

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