Vacuum Cleaners Discussions

TTI Bought Royal and then Hoover USA. Vax was acquired by Royal prior to that.

There seem to be similarities certain Bissell carpet cleaners share with these brands. Anyone know anything about this?

The D/D i vac seems to have disappeared from their website. It was Vax before that, Bosch before that, Siemens before that. Anyone know where the original design came from? The new D/D Gator vac looks similar to Shark/EuroPro, especially the power nozzle. 

Finally, from the first time I saw the Shark cordless power sweeper, I thought it would make one heck of a battery operated power nozzle! Instant upgrade for older canisters, and power sweeping under beds and couches for uprights.  The tray would catch the heavy objects.  Good idea, even if I did think of it.

Trebor wrote:
Yes, Miracle Mate is manufactured and headquartered in Richmond, BC. Though It is my understanding they had a branch plant located in Blaine, Washington to supply the US market.

Kirbys are assembled in Cleveland, OH from parts made elsewhere. Look at a Sentria Box

Does anyone know for certain about Oreck? Do they use American made motors? Do their own injection molding?

This would be a very interesting topic to research.

Trebor

                     Aerus / Lux machines are manufactured in Brstol. The Era Fresh upright is imported. 

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Trebor wrote:

Hello Trebor:

The federal government thru its agencies like the Federal Trade Commission regulates/oversees the requirements for brands using the claim on their products:  MADE IN THE USA.  To make the claim, the majority of parts and labor have to be made/performed in the USA.  With ORECK vacuums, which are comprised of 30 plus individual components and/or parts, the overwhelming majority of the vacuum's parts, including the vacuum motors, are USA made.  Else, ORECK could not/would not be allowed to make the claim.  Yes, the companies have to provide proof for the claim that is subject to government review/oversight and if found lacking penalties including not using the claim.

Hope this info clarifies for you/others.

Carmine D.

OH look at you Patriotic lot! Mind you I am slightly jealous - do wish we could have more U.S brands here in the U.K Im totally disappointed to read of another disaster - Chrysler are to stop putting badges on their cars and replaced with Lancia. What a way to go; : (

CarmineD wrote:

Any outsourced parts should also qualify as being MADE IN THE USA if they comprise a significant portion of the units cost. 

Exporting products out of the US can be costly if they fail to qualify as USA origin.  In addition to significant fines the exporter may have to forfeit the goods to the government of the country of destination.