The future of Supertech filters?

[Durdude]

So now that PGI has bought some First Brand filter right any speculation on what will happen with Supertech filters? Will it be a standard PGI filter? Thoughts?

 

[ripcord]

Walmart will negotiate with someone to produce oil filters for them. Possibly multiple suppliers.

 

[Hirev]

any speculation on what will happen with Supertech filters?

There is no way to tell what is on owners mind. But I would be very surprised if we ever see the low price of $2.97 a pop for ST oil filters again.

 

[4wd]

Well - considering Champ Labs was making them - hope Walmart could cut a deal for a return of SuperTech ?
For that little US flag on the box - I’ll pay $5 more …
Those MP’s were good filters …

 

[Dave Hess]

Walmart will negotiate withsomeone to produce oil filters for them. Possibly multiple suppliers.

Yep.

Who is the lowest bidder for big contract for multiple years.

 

[fozzdesy2001]

So now that PGI has bought some First Brand filter right any speculation on what will happen with Supertech filters? Will it be a standard PGI filter? Thoughts?

Maybe there's some hope, Champion Labs looks to reopen

 

[loneryder]

Maybe there's some hope, Champion Labs looks to reopen

They can't get back to manufacturing soon enough!

 

[fantastic]

I'm hoping for PGI style filters for replacement.
Crystal ball anyone?

 

[ZeeOSix]

Maybe PGI will get the ruffled leaf spring stamping issue fixed if they are going to fire up the existing manufacturing equipment.

 

[Urshurak776]

I hope PGI makes them, but, since Walmart seems to be in bed with Purolator/Mann, I bet they're negotiating with them for a "cheaper" filter as an option to the 20K Gold garbage on the shelves.

Purolator Gold - 20K, $9-$11
Purolator Supertech - 10K - $5 or so.

 

[Durdude]

I hope PGI makes them, but, since Walmart seems to be in bed with Purolator/Mann, I bet they're negotiating with them for a "cheaper" filter as an option to the 20K Gold garbage on the shelves.

Purolator Gold - 20K, $9-$11
Purolator Supertech - 10K - $5 or so.

Maybe they will just rebrand the Tech line. I already have some purolator Techs for my Camry. Running one now. Got them on Amazon 3-4 dollars.

 

[CleanSump]

Changing the design from what was made there before may require some retooling and changes to vendors. We will see if they reopen with the old product and maybe retool on later production or stay closed while they redesign and retool.

 

[Snagglefoot]

I doubt any of the USA plants will be re-opened for long. But let’s see.

 

[Hootbro]

I doubt any of the USA plants will be re-opened for long. But let’s see.

If any of them reopen, it will be the former Champion Labs in Albion , IL as they were not a Union shop.

 

[MarvinTheAndroid]

I noticed that Supertech's supposedly official website doesn't show oil filters in their lineup of products anymore.
https://supertechofficial.com/

Oddly enough their contact info, listed under "Informations", seems to refer to an apartment block: 540 Spring Street, Lincoln, IL 62656
https://supertechofficial.com/contact-us/

I tried emailing them at [email protected] and got a bounce saying:
"The response from the remote server was:
550 No mailbox by that name is currently available"

 

[Hootbro]

I noticed that Supertech's official website doesn't show oil filters in their lineup of products anymore.
https://supertechofficial.com/

Oddly enough their contact info seems to refer to an apartment block: 540 Spring Street, Lincoln, IL 62656
https://supertechofficial.com/contact-us/

I do think that is an official Walmart site for Supertech. A lot of AI slop nonsense in it.

 

[MarvinTheAndroid]

Yep! I feel foolish.

I do think that is an official Walmart site for Supertech. A lot of AI slop nonsense in it.