FLEX XFE 7-12 3" Mini Polisher - verification on where made

[45srbest]

I know that I have seen somewhere on the forum that Flex is owned by a Chinese company. My understanding was that the motors are now being made in China. Thanks for any information because it will influence my buying decision. Flex or Rupes 3”.

[Rsurfer]

I know that I have seen somewhere on the forum that Flex is owned by a Chinese company. My understanding was that the motors are now being made in China. Thanks for any information because it will influence my buying decision. Flex or Rupes 3”.

While researching Flex, they are indeed owned by Chevron, a Chinese company. Also found out that Lowes will be selling Flex polishers this spring.

[John U]

I have 3 Flex products and have no problem adding more......

History of Chervon Manufacturing - Pro Tool Reviews

Lowe’s has an aisle of Flex power tools on sale now.

[PaulMys]

I have 3 Flex products and have no problem adding more......

History of Chervon Manufacturing - Pro Tool Reviews

Lowe’s has an aisle of Flex power tools on sale now.

Great link, John.

While it would be great to have everything made right here in the USA, those days are long gone.

That said, the old mindset of equating all "Made in China" products with cheap crap is also long gone.

Certain "brand snobs" that put down other products as being inferior because they are manufactured (in whole, or in part) in China are fooling themselves.

[John U]

Great link, John.

While it would be great to have everything made right here in the USA, those days are long gone.

A friend who sourced handheld electric grinding products from China for worldwide sales....actually restarted USA production for North American distribution again. With China wages going up and the cost of shipping, it equaled the delivered cost of making it here. That was done 3 years ago, well before the current headaches.

[Rsurfer]

Great link, John.

While it would be great to have everything made right here in the USA, those days are long gone.

That said, the old mindset of equating all "Made in China" products with cheap crap is also long gone.

Certain "brand snobs" that put down other products as being inferior because they are manufactured (in whole, or in part) in China are fooling themselves.

Remember when " Made in Japan" was crap?

[PaulMys]

Remember when " Made in Japan" was crap?

Yup.

I was a little too young to fully understand those "BUY AMERICAN!!" bumper stickers back in the early to mid-70's, but I now understand that the campaign failed. Lol

[VISITOR]

That said, the old mindset of equating all "Made in China" products with cheap crap is also long gone.

Boosted (Boards) were the most popular and well known electric skateboard brand. They were designed and engineered in Mountain View, California. The electronics, batteries, and various components were manufactured in (you guessed it) China. Hobbywing (China) is widely used in high-tech fields such as UAV (Unmanned Aerial Vehicle), model aircraft, RC cars, and many other industry related products. Their ESC (Electronic Speed Controller) and Motors are very safe, stable, smooth, and durable. Boosted had their parts made by them. Many top tier/quality e-board companies use Hobbywing ESC and Motors. Certainly just as complicated (if not more) than a polisher. Hobbywing most likely has their foot in other products that many do not know about...

Hobbywing - About Us

[KBsToy]

I have the version 2 of SPTA polisher and for this weekend warrior and the cars I take care of

[45srbest]

I agree that Japan makes some excellent items. However, I guess my question on purchasing something made in China versus Italy was answered. My personal preference is to TRY and minimize my purchases from China. My Jeep and Jockey t-shirts are made in USA. Are parts in my Jeep made in China? Probably. From the information previously submitted It looks like I’ll be buying a Rupes LHR 15 mark III and a 75E. Things could be worse.