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 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.
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. 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!) Gene knew of only one person 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....
The store was graced with a feminine touch once Rachel joined full-time in 2006.
Utilizing her skills in office management, marketing and graphic design, she helped
take the business to the next level and helped John develop a fresh new brand for
their store. With a snazzy website, new business cards and some updated signage,
“Queen Vacuum & Sewing Machine Company” was introduced! The regal designation and
brush-script logo evoke a 1950’s vibe - their subtle way of updating and modernizing
the store, without loosing the old-fashioned, established feel it had earned. In
2011, the Queen “Empire” expanded to two locations, after taking over “Monmouth Vacuum
& Sewing” of Neptune City. With that, our team grew to include Erika (N.C. Manager,)
Sarah and Adam - what an incredible bunch! Today as always, you can count on Queen
Vacuum....Visit today!
