2 More HOOVER factories are closing

[kirbyloverdan]

Thank you

Tom you are exactly right if the vacuum industry had to rely on collectors they'd be out of business .
Hoovers made in China are extremely well built I have many that John Gregory gifted me and I am
very impressed with the quality .The customer is who is in control not the collector and that's what large companies must cater to .

You are also correct if those who are concerned about American jobs they need to let go of the brands
that they used to love but now hate and support Tacony ,Kirby , Aerus ect .
That would show you really care about American jobs if you want to support Americans
there are plenty of quality made vacuums being made right here .

As I have said before without the so hated TTI Hoover would be no more they have saved one of my
favorite brands .

Dan

 

[dysonman1]

I agree Dan: Hoover vacuums today are, out of the 'big box' machines commonly available, probably the best quality and performance. If we look at Eureka, we see very thin plastic, cyclone systems that load the filter with dirt, noisy brush rolls, etc. They were designed to fail within a year or so. Hoover cleaners, on the other hand, are made to last a "relatively" long time in the hands of an uncaring consumer. Shark cleaners have no parts availability - you are buying, in essence, an orphan. Bissell products are made to be inexpensive, and thrown away.

Kirby, Rainbow, and Tacony are the only three major manufacturers left in the USA. Filter Queen, Silver King, etc. are so small they don't even make a blip on the vacuum radar.

I do love the Sirena. It's a good vacuum, and a great alternative to spending over two and a half thousand dollars on a Rainbow. One thing I've learned is that the Chinese will make a product with any quality a manufacturer (like TTI) is willing to pay for. They CAN make metal vacuums (like Royal), and they can make cheap junk too. It's all about how much a company is willing to pay at wholesale.

I'm so tired of the old argument that if a motor is made in China, the entire machine must be bad. This is a very uneducated and somewhat backwards view, spouted by people who know nothing about the vacuum cleaner industry. While Tacony does use motors made in Mexico, Korea, as well as China, the entire vacuum is injection molded and created right in St. James Missouri. 200 Americans have jobs (with benefits) making them, painting them, designing and engineering them. The motors are made uniquely for Tacony (the DuraTec double fan motor used in the Ultra Premium will run more than a thousand hours).

The goal of a manufacturer is to be profitable so the shareholders will benefit. The goal of engineering is to make a machine that the consumer will like, keep, use, and recommend. The goal of manufacturing is to make the machine for the lowest cost in proportion to the highest quality. When all three work together, you get vacuums like the Maytag line as well as Simplicity and Riccar. Those cleaners are made to clean American homes, to clean them well, and to last long enough that no one is ever sorry they bought one.[this post was last edited: 4/9/2014-11:48]

 

[fan-of-fans]

I will say that Hoover has some nice vacuums out, there are a few current models that I like. It would be nice to see manufacturing jobs brought back to the US, but it just won't happen.

And I agree that as much as collectors would love to see old models being made again, it would likely never happen. Almost no one would buy anything without on board tools and lightweight plastic.

 

[floor-a-matic]

<span style="font-family: comic sans ms,sans-serif;">I don't mind the WindTunnel MAX bagged upright & the Platinum Lightweight bagged uprights; & the bagless cyclonic canisters.  However, I may be buying either a Quiet Force bagged canister or WindTunnel Air canister</span>

 

[kirbyloverdan]

Some contacts at

Hoover guess they didn't tell you ZERO American jobs are lost and they will be building Hoovers in the USA as always ...

Dan

 

[gottahaveahoove]

Actually,

lots of American jobs have and will be lost. I personally know that several at Plant 2 lost jobs. SOME were moved to The Distribution Plant... seniority bumped a few of them out there.
Many untruths were flying around.
For example: HOOVER was never ging to put Vera Bradley bags on a vacuum. Can you imagine what that would add to the price? And, do you think Vera would want her name on a dirtbag? The return of Convertible was not pushed back due to the Oreck takeover. As they say, "it'll all come out in the wash".

 

[durango159]

Very very sad news!!! The new ones just don't have the similarities of the Hoover brand that we look for!!! I miss that pleasant Hoover sounding motor, excellent grooming, convenience and Made in the USA quality.

 

[kirbyloverdan]

Questions

Where is the Oreck Factory located and who owns it ???????

Dan