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Post# 284426   6/13/2014 at 18:59 (3,575 days old) by electrolux137 (Los Angeles)   |   | |
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. I can't find it now, but somewhere here someone posted a comment saying that photographs are prohibited at the Kirby Company. That must be something new, because the last time the VCCC toured the plant a few years ago, folks took -- and posted -- tons of photos. I hope that's not the case (that no photos are allowed), because I sure would love to see some. |
Post# 284427 , Reply# 1   6/13/2014 at 19:06 (3,575 days old) by KirbyClassicIII (Milwaukie, Oregon)   |   | |
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Post# 284428 , Reply# 2   6/13/2014 at 19:07 (3,575 days old) by HooverCelebrity (Germany)   |   | |
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I did hear that Kirby changed its tune and photos are no longer allowed. |
Post# 284429 , Reply# 3   6/13/2014 at 19:12 (3,575 days old) by KirbyClassicIII (Milwaukie, Oregon)   |   | |
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Post# 284435 , Reply# 4   6/13/2014 at 20:03 (3,575 days old) by dysonman1 (the county)   |   | |
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Post# 284439 , Reply# 5   6/13/2014 at 21:04 (3,575 days old) by Vinvac (Dubuque IA)   |   | |
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No photos!
Kirby and Cleveland Wood Products neither would allow photos. In fact we had to all sign waivers saying we would not take photos. However we had a surprise trip to Filter Queen today and they did allow pictures! Long story, but one of their Florida sales reps stayed at our hotel and during breakfast on Thursday morning invited us for a tour. They were very friendly. |
Post# 284450 , Reply# 6   6/13/2014 at 22:02 (3,575 days old) by Gr8DaneDad ()   |   | |
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Kudos to Filter Queen! What a wonderful bonus. |
Post# 284466 , Reply# 7   6/13/2014 at 23:05 (3,575 days old) by hygiene903 (Galion, OH)   |   | |
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Post# 284493 , Reply# 8   6/14/2014 at 00:18 (3,575 days old) by electrolux137 (Los Angeles)   |   | |
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Post# 284494 , Reply# 9   6/14/2014 at 00:21 (3,575 days old) by KirbyClassicIII (Milwaukie, Oregon)   |   | |
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Post# 284525 , Reply# 11   6/14/2014 at 06:34 (3,575 days old) by Vinvac (Dubuque IA)   |   | |
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The club personally supports Kirby's decision. Understanding their business model we understand the reasoning behind no pictures.
The company treated us very well and did allow photos in the lobby where the collection of older machines is held. They don't allow their sales reps or anyone to take photos! The most interesting part of the trip has been CWP. Watching them make brush rolls and sewing bags was incredibably interesting. |
Post# 284545 , Reply# 13   6/14/2014 at 08:24 (3,575 days old) by sonnyndad ()   |   | |
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We didn't get to tour the bottom floor of Kirby because it's rumored that the new machines are down there. Rumor also has it that CWP and Kirby have been working on the new machine for three years. |
Post# 284578 , Reply# 14   6/14/2014 at 11:21 (3,575 days old) by kirbymodel2c (Nottingham, England)   |   | |
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Hi, I'm glad all of you that went had a great time. I'm not surprised Kirby no longer like people taking picture. For one thing they have no control of what happens to them after. Also for one example I can think of a few years back when there was another tour around the Kirby factory someone took a picture of a prototype Kirby Sentria hard floor cleaner. OK that version was never released as it stood but just a few years later a version of it was released. So you can understand why they want to keep things secured. Imagine if by accident some one took a photo of the next Kirby due out and posted it on a public forum. Not that I wouldn't mind seeing it but for a company who's making a product it wouldn't be good as you only want information on it released when the finished product is ready to roll.
James |
Post# 284583 , Reply# 15   6/14/2014 at 12:04 (3,575 days old) by kirbyg6 (York)   |   | |
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Post# 284586 , Reply# 16   6/14/2014 at 13:05 (3,575 days old) by kirbymodel2c (Nottingham, England)   |   | |
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Post# 284588 , Reply# 17   6/14/2014 at 13:35 (3,574 days old) by kirbyg6 (York)   |   | |
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Post# 284590 , Reply# 18   6/14/2014 at 13:59 (3,574 days old) by kirbymodel2c (Nottingham, England)   |   | |
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Post# 284593 , Reply# 19   6/14/2014 at 14:21 (3,574 days old) by kirbyg6 (York)   |   | |
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Post# 284657 , Reply# 20   6/14/2014 at 20:17 (3,574 days old) by kirbymodel2c (Nottingham, England)   |   | |
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Post# 284727 , Reply# 21   6/15/2014 at 08:02 (3,574 days old) by kirbyg6 (York)   |   | |
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Post# 284779 , Reply# 22   6/15/2014 at 19:13 (3,573 days old) by gottahaveahoove (Pittston, Pennsylvania, 18640)   |   | |
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They simply don't want people taking shots of their facility, machinery, etc. It COULD end up in the wrong hands. They also don't want new designs, prototypes, etc "out there". Yes, it WAS brought up that a skilled vac person could buy a Kirby and completely tear it down and rebuildit.
However, Kirby said "No photos" and no photos were taken. |
Post# 284780 , Reply# 23   6/15/2014 at 19:25 (3,573 days old) by kirbyg6 (York)   |   | |
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