We performed quite a lengthy investigation
concerning competition in the string wound filter
manufacturing segment and here’s what we have found:
»U.S. name
brands such as Culligan, GE, Pentair/Pentek, Pall,
Watts, American Plumber,
A.
O. Smith (and other) filters are
actually being produced in China. It appears that these U.S. companies are
labeling these filters with their own U.S. brand
name, but actually selling Chinese-made filters.
»One filter brand had an American Flag on the
package with the words-
“Made
FOR the
U.S.A.”
which could easily be mistaken for “Made
in the U.S.A.”
Obviously, the brand was trying to be deceptive
towards their customers.
»We have also seen an American Flag
with the words "Marketed in the U.S.A."
»One name brand put the words “Made in China” on the inside of the label, so the customer did not know where it was made until
AFTER they purchased the filter. Again, we feel that this is not fair to the customer and is deceptive.
To sum up, we feel that the competition in string
wound filter manufacturing can be downright deceptive. To those true “Made
in the U.S.A.” manufacturers,
we salute you and always look forward to a fair,
competitive environment. This is NOT TRUE with some
of the “Name Brands”. So, consumer,
beware.
MICRON™ wants
to keep AMERICANS working and would like all
consumer products to be made in America!
We use only FDA compliant materials that are made in
the U.S.A. and operate our Elmhurst, IL
manufacturing plant under strictest GMP
guidelines. We are always willing to compare our
product quality and performance to any manufacture
and are very confident that we are the best!
What’s in your filter?
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