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Trebor


Joined: Jan 16, 2009
Points: 321

New Oreck vacuums
Original Message   May 5, 2010 5:19 pm
Today I fortuitously stopped at the local Oreck dealer. 

Mike, the owner of several Oreck franchises and a few multi-brand stores had brought his new Edge upright from home, as stock had not arrived yet.

It has a more powerful motor, with a true  floating head. LED lights, infinite speed control AND and on-board stretch hose with a permanently attached telescopic crevice tool that is automatically active when the handle is in the upright position.  It lacks the Pilot's pivot head and the Halo's germ killing light. A model incorporating all three features is under development.  It is still easy to push, although it weighs 10 lb and requires a bit more effort than previous models.

There is a commercial OBT upright made by Stein (Sebo) that is very nice at only 450.00.  Oreck WILL be offering a bagless upright, but dealer participation is optional.  The new canister is color matched to the Edge and designed to be leaned on as the user vacuums stairs. Odd looking bare floor/crevice tool, no swivel neck. The bristles fold in to form the crevice tool, and the wand is inserted into a neck that curves more than 60 and less than 90 degrees, much like the OLD bare floor tools made of wood with the metal neck screwed on. A turbo tool is included and a dusting brush.

A cute little bagless canister is available for 49.99  Oreck has increased market share and has 89% brand recognition as a vacuum cleaner. They have become #1in  air purifier sales. (Mike did not say if that was dollar volume, or units or both.

The price of the Edge and matching canister will be about 750.00

Oreck is still marketing, still developing product, and still building a loyal customer base.
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retardturtle1


Joined: May 16, 2009
Points: 358

Re: New Oreck vacuums
Reply #14   May 6, 2010 4:51 pm
CarmineD wrote:
Hi Venson:

Nice concept and product.  Hand held portable canister with UV-C technology now part of the ORECK repertoire.  But $400 is ridiculously high.  Once it comes down to say $200, maybe a consideration especially for hotels/motels ORECK's traditional mass market venue.

Carmine D.


Hi Carmine

Perhaps at first i see it being used by staff...something new and cool. but eventually i see it sitting on a cart/shelf somewhere in housekeeping...the xtra time it would take to use/ xtra time required to do a room and have ready for guest....a niche product possibly for those with a maid and plenty of time...but do you really see the housekeeping staff actually going that xta-xtra mile....to use....just a thought.

turtle

Venson


Joined: Jul 23, 2007
Points: 1900

Re: New Oreck vacuums
Reply #15   May 6, 2010 4:59 pm
retardturtle1 wrote:
Hi Carmine

Perhaps at first i see it being used by staff...something new and cool. but eventually i see it sitting on a cart/shelf somewhere in housekeeping...the xtra time it would take to use/ xtra time required to do a room and have ready for guest....a niche product possibly for those with a maid and plenty of time...but do you really see the housekeeping staff actually going that xta-xtra mile....to use....just a thought.

turtle



Hi turtle,

I was thinking on the lines of just plain old household duty in a private residence, not a commercial setting.  It's kin to a backpack vacuum.  This particular machine weighs about eight pounds and comes with a shoulder strap.  You could walk around with it or even comfortably climb a step-stool or ladder if you needed to reach.

Venson

retardturtle1


Joined: May 16, 2009
Points: 358

Re: New Oreck vacuums
Reply #16   May 6, 2010 5:07 pm
Venson wrote:
Hi turtle,

I was thinking on the lines of just plain old household duty in a private residence, not a commercial setting.  It's kin to a backpack vacuum.  This particular machine weighs about eight pounds and comes with a shoulder strap.  You could walk around with it or even comfortably climb a step-stool or ladder if you needed to reach.

Venson


Hi Venson

In the home i see it working.....put to good use and cared for.

turtle

CarmineD


Joined: Dec 31, 2007
Points: 5894

Re: New Oreck vacuums
Reply #17   May 6, 2010 5:07 pm
retardturtle1 wrote:
Hi Carmine

Perhaps at first i see it being used by staff...something new and cool. but eventually i see it sitting on a cart/shelf somewhere in housekeeping...the xtra time it would take to use/ xtra time required to do a room and have ready for guest....a niche product possibly for those with a maid and plenty of time...but do you really see the housekeeping staff actually going that xta-xtra mile....to use....just a thought.

turtle


I envision cleaning staff using the UV-C tool of this vacuum on the matresses and hotels/motels pitching this as a marketing feature to sell their room stays and prices.

Carmine D.

retardturtle1


Joined: May 16, 2009
Points: 358

Re: New Oreck vacuums
Reply #18   May 6, 2010 5:17 pm
CarmineD wrote:
I envision cleaning staff using the UV-C tool of this vacuum on the matresses and hotels/motels pitching this as a marketing feature to sell their room stays and prices.

Carmine D.



I see your point..a good one at that. But makes you wonder if they will actually use it....high/higher end rooms i can...id also wonder about its durability...the bulbs and the abuse/beating the unit would take in a commercial hotel settings...L.V...would be the place for it...nice hotels .

turtles

CarmineD


Joined: Dec 31, 2007
Points: 5894

Re: New Oreck vacuums
Reply #19   May 6, 2010 5:21 pm
HARDSELL wrote:
Reminds me of the consultant who advised the client to keep away from Dyson.



I was asked and advised the Casino/Hotel buyers to avoid bagless vacuums in their purchases.  It was easy to justify the list of potential vacuum makers and I used the criteria that the company's management and purchasing agenst established.  The technical requirements were:  The Carpet and Rug Institute of approval, energy efficient, and not exceed weight limitations.  Dyson didn't make the first cut not just fro bagless but these other technical requirements. 

Carmine D.

CarmineD


Joined: Dec 31, 2007
Points: 5894

Re: New Oreck vacuums
Reply #20   May 6, 2010 5:27 pm
retardturtle1 wrote:
I see your point..a good one at that. But makes you wonder if they will actually use it....high/higher end rooms i can...id also wonder about its durability...the bulbs and the abuse/beating the unit would take in a commercial hotel settings...L.V...would be the place for it...nice hotels .

turtles



Very easy to verify and know.  Lights are readily available that show before and after results with UV-C technology for vacuuming.  Supervisory cleaning staff could use the hand held lights quickly and easily to determine if the cleaning staff used the UV-C cleaning tool on mattresses and bedding covers.

Carmine D.

CarmineD


Joined: Dec 31, 2007
Points: 5894

Re: New Oreck vacuums
Reply #21   May 6, 2010 5:33 pm
Severus wrote:
Oreck is a very well run company.  They will sell whatever sells.   While the bagged lightweights will always be their bread and butter, they certainly see opportunties to sell bagless.  If Oreck thinks they can make money selling Dyson Orecks, they will do it in a minute.   Oreck is a master at marketing.   Oreck may spar with other companies, but they adapt to the times.  Perhaps the bagless Oreck will have a more sanitary system for emptying.  



Agree SEVERUS.  The fact that ORECK beat out other vacuum companies to acquire the UV-C halo rights from Ken Garcia epitomizes your point.  ORECK was dissed by the big vacuum brands and industry when it launched its 8 pound lightweight in the market of 25 pound upright vacuums.  Dave knows first hand the sensitivity to be open minded to innovation.  Like UV-C technology and bagless.  Why?  Good business man in addition to good vacuum man.

Carmine D.

retardturtle1


Joined: May 16, 2009
Points: 358

Re: New Oreck vacuums
Reply #22   May 6, 2010 5:53 pm
CarmineD wrote:
Agree SEVERUS.  The fact that ORECK beat out other vacuum companies to acquire the UV-C halo rights from Ken Garcia epitomizes your point.  ORECK was dissed by the big vacuum brands and industry when it launched its 8 pound lightweight in the market of 25 pound upright vacuums.  Dave knows first hand the sensitivity to be open minded to innovation.  Like UV-C technology and bagless.  Why?  Good business man in addition to good vacuum man.

Carmine D.



Hi Carmine

Imust say im anxious to see an oreck bagless....curious if it will be an in-house design ...solving the problems of current and past bagless issues..or will he buy a past design a lable it.....like the [dutch tech] ...would like to his own spin on this one...a true oreck in house design.

turtle

CarmineD


Joined: Dec 31, 2007
Points: 5894

Re: New Oreck vacuums
Reply #23   May 6, 2010 6:03 pm
retardturtle1 wrote:
Hi Carmine

Imust say im anxious to see an oreck bagless....curious if it will be an in-house design ...solving the problems of current and past bagless issues..or will he buy a past design a lable it.....like the [dutch tech] ...would like to his own spin on this one...a true oreck in house design.

turtle



Turtle;

Check out the ORECK site if you haven't lately.  Already has a bagless portable cann called the Little Hero that retails for $130.  Lightweight vacuums and portables, like stick and handhelds, are better models/products for bagless dirt containment systems than full size IMHO.

Carmine D.

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