Purolator=MANN?

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Walt Kienzle

Did anyone else know that Purolator filters (www.pureoil.com) has this
notation at the bottom of their web page?

"Purolator Filters NA LLC, a joint venture company of the Bosch and
MANN+HUMMEL groups"

I know MANN filters are highly regarded, but a difficult to come by for
non-Swedish vehicles in North America. What is the general opinion on Bosch
and the product of this joint venture?

Walt Kienzle
 
Did anyone else know that Purolator filters (www.pureoil.com) has this
notation at the bottom of their web page?

"Purolator Filters NA LLC, a joint venture company of the Bosch and
MANN+HUMMEL groups"
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It would appear that the Purolator brand name as it applies to
automotive applications is owned by a joint venture. It was purchased
from Arvin-Meritor a large parts supplier. What is not clear is
whether Clarcor the owner of the Purolator name for industrial and
other non-automotive filters has licensed use of the name. Anyone
know more about the history?
I know MANN filters are highly regarded, but a difficult to come by for
non-Swedish vehicles in North America. What is the general opinion on Bosch
and the product of this joint venture?
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Bosch certainly has a long established excellent reputation in the
automotive field. The filters marketed with the Purolator name also
have a large and devoted following. As do Mann filters.

I'm not sure I understand your question though.
 
Roadie said:
It would appear that the Purolator brand name as it applies to
automotive applications is owned by a joint venture. It was purchased
from Arvin-Meritor a large parts supplier. What is not clear is
whether Clarcor the owner of the Purolator name for industrial and
other non-automotive filters has licensed use of the name. Anyone
know more about the history?
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Clarcor is the company associated with the purolatorair.com website.
Bosch certainly has a long established excellent reputation in the
automotive field. The filters marketed with the Purolator name also
have a large and devoted following. As do Mann filters.

I'm not sure I understand your question though.
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I'm just gathering opinions and exploring alternatives; thank you for your
response. I'm not a big fan of Fram oil filters, but that is what is most
commonly available. Mann is great, but hard to find in varoius sizes.
Purolator seems to be a good quality, readily available alternative at an
attractive price.
 
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