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Owners, John & Rachel Decker
 Associate, Erika Raidma
Graman's Storefront -- 1966
Graman's Vacuum & Appliance Parts Company has been a familiar part of Red Bank, New Jersey for nearly 50 years. Donald Graman and his wife started Graman's, back in 1954, in a small shop on Monmouth Street in Red Bank, New Jersey. In 1964 the family moved the business to their current location at 156 Monmouth Street. After serving in the Air Force their eldest son, Eugene, began working at the store full time and learning the trade.
Donald & Eugene Graman -- 1966
Donald and Gene served their community together for decades. With innovative self-designed test equipment, talent and experience, they were able to fix a variety of vacuum cleaners and small home appliances. Graman's offered a variety of quality machines, bags, belts and accessories from a neat, well-stocked showroom located in a popular, central New Jersey location. With knowledge and professionalism they assisted their customers in finding the perfect vacuum for their unique needs. In 1979, Gene took over his father's business, keeping up--if not improving--the same high standards of business excellence.
And after over 5 decades, not much has changed...
Graman's Showroom -- 1966
In 1995, John P. Decker joined his life-long neighborhood friend, "Uncle" Gene, at the vac store as extra help. Having a natural talent for mechanics and interaction with customers, John quickly picked up the workings of the business. John worked side by side with Gene in sales, and in providing fast, quality repairs for their customers. Along with Gene, John soon became a virtual encyclopedia on the history, workings, and parts for almost all makes and models of vacuum cleaners! But in 1998, John left Graman's to pursue the automotive field, where he eventually worked as an auto technician for such luxury car lines as Cadillac, Volvo, BMW, Jaguar and Audi.
Gene continued with his business until 2002, when he decided it was time to retire (and go fishing full-time!) When it came time to decide what to do with his store, Gene knew of only one person who was knowledgeable enough about vacuums, and that he trusted to continue the business his family began. That person was John. In January of 2003, John and his wife, Rachel, took over Graman's. Once again, it became a little "Mom & Pop" store, reminiscent of yesteryear....
Gene & John at Gene's Retirement Party -- 2003
The store was graced with a feminine touch once Rachel joined full-time in 2006. Originally from Vermont, she graduated from Monmouth University (in West Long Branch, NJ) in 2001 with a degree in Graphic Art & Design. Not long after graduation and then marrying John, the vacuum store came into sight. It took just a few more years of convincing, but eventually Rachel left her old job behind to join John full time at Graman’s. This opportunity offered her the chance to utilize every skill she possessed (in office management, customer relations, marketing and design) to help take the business to the next level. From there she helped John develop a fresh new brand for Graman’s Vacuum – a “makeover” introducing Queen Vacuum & Sewing Machine Company. A snazzy and helpful website, new business cards and some updated store signage completed the package. This was a subtle way of updating and modernizing the store, without loosing the old-fashioned, established feel it had earned. The regal designation and brush-script logo evoke a 1950’s vibe, preparing customers for the gracious treatment they’ll receive from the young, yet retro-minded “mom & pop” inside!
Today as always, you can count on Queen Vacuum for a variety of quality products to suit your specific needs, including exclusive machines that you can't find online, in a department store or discount warehouse. Our service is impeccable, knowledgeable, and always with a smile! New or old, we can service your vacuum, or help your find the new vacuum right for your home and budget. We service what we sell, and back what we sell. Come visit us at our store at 156 Monmouth Street in Red Bank!
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