Oreck Filing for Chapter 11

[daknx1994]

That's rather wrong and rude to say something to a company like that no matter what they produce or make. Oreck's are very decent vacuums when used for what they are designed for. My mom worked at a Red Roof Inn and all they used were Oreck's. My mothers health has recently declined (Breast cancer in 2009, been in remission since 2010. Now she has been diagnosed with Parkinson's.), but she is still determined to do her own housework. We have bought a few different machines that were still to heavy for her. I bought her a re-manufactured Oreck Classic from Big Lots for her birthday back in December. She loves it and uses it constantly. The people in the Oreck stores are very nice and very helpful. Oreck's can be a very dependable product so long as they are not abused. I for one do not want to see another American company go to another country. I can't even begin to think about the number of people that could possibly lay off. Anyways...my little rant is over and I have my hopes up for Oreck.

 

[kirbyloverdan]

Derek

I am sorry about your mother but thank God she has an Oreck so that she may continue to do her chores that is a very happy story and you should be proud to have helped her find a vacuum she can use even with her illness . May God bless her and keep her vacuuming with her Oreck for many years .

It is very sad how rude some people can be in this world but enough about them there are way to many of us kind people which makes the nasty people irrelevant.

Dan

 

[daknx1994]

Thank you Dan! I appreciate that very much. But yes those few years were difficult but we have made it. It's kinda funny because my mom hasn't worked there in about nine years. When ever she or I use the Oreck she gets a smile on her face because it brings her back to when she was able to work. That reminds me Mother's Day is this weekend I do believe. :O I gotta think of something to get/do for her.

 

[tolivac]

Orecks are not my favorite vacuum cleaners-but the idea of the Oreck company filing for bankruptcy is a concern.I DON'T want to see those jobs at the Oreck factories here go overseas--we have enough of few jobs in the US already.It would indeed,be HORRIBLE if TTI ended up taking up Oreck-remember what they did to Hoover and Royal.I sure hope the Oreck family reaquires Oreck and keeps operating it-and drop that bagless one!

 

[super-sweeper]

I agree...

<span style="font-size: large; font-family: terminal,monaco;">Here's to seeing Oreck survive!</span>


 


<span style="font-size: large; font-family: terminal,monaco;">The last thing we need is to lose even more jobs in this country!</span>


 


<span style="font-size: large; font-family: terminal,monaco;">I agree about Oreck stores, the people there are kind and friendly. </span>


 


<span style="font-size: large; font-family: terminal,monaco;">Oreck has been struggling though, they even re-introduced the classic model, at a price of $179.99.</span>


 


<span style="font-size: large; font-family: terminal,monaco;">I find Orecks to be worth the cost, They're pretty decent light-weight cleaners, super-simple too, so simple you could change out the motor's carbon brushes in under 10 minutes </span>


 


<span style="font-size: large; font-family: terminal,monaco;">-Alex.
</span>

 

[paulg]

I am not happy

I buy a LOT of stuff from the Oreck store. I have their Oreck Classic, Ironman, Orbiter and a commercial shop-vac.
Also, I buy all Oreck cleaning fluids to clean the house. This house is kept clean and the scents aren't overwhelming. The Oreck granite countertop cleaner is simply the best.
And the guy at the Oreck store is super to me. He even gave me a free air-powered turbo-brush that I use.
Remember too, that when the Oreck factory was destroyed in (I believe) Hurricane Katrina, it was Oreck that kept these people housed and with jobs.
And so I hope they restructure. It is so interesting that their latest designs are winning awards.
I'm just going to go to the Oreck store and buy more.

 

[tolivac]

We can't lose Oreck-they are as much of a part of the US built vacuum family as Filter Queen,Kirby,Rainbow and TriStar.Not in the same league as these-but a US member of the family,still.

 

[kloveland]

I really think Oreck will be fine. Today I went into my local Oreck Home store to purchase bags for my recent Oreck Dutchtech acquisition. I told the clerk "I hear your company is filing for bankruptcy". She said "It won't affect our sales". Our Oreck store also services other brands she had a Concept II in for repair in the back.

Oreck does have a loyal following and seniors do like the lightweight uprights. I hope the company continues to be around for a long time. They have some wonderful cleaning products.

 

[tylerawells]

An Update on The Proceedings

[COLOR=#333399; font-family: book antiqua,palatino; font-size: medium]The Oreck Corporation will be put on the auction block on July 7, so we'll all know then. In the meantime, I've noticed they've gotten rid of their classic entry one speed upright, and now have the XL Edge listed as the bottom tier model, the price on the Graphite has been cut as well. I also noticed that they are cutting back the canister line, only the Quest, Little Hero, and Ultimate Handheld are available to order from the website. Our Sam's Club was selling one red commercial upright model, with a free year of bags and belts, and that model has been pulled from club shelves. Walmart.com is still listing a wide array of Oreck machines for purchase. Now, we just play the waiting game.[/COLOR]

 

[kirbyclassiciii]

I still hope the Oreck clan can reclaim it...

~Ben

 

[gottahaveahoove]

I saw a very odd-looking Oreck

at Boscov's Dept Store the other day. It was most unusual. I'm seeing many used ones at Impact! Thrift Store.