[PAUL K]

Don't know much about this but Scat got a big fine for advertising their crankshafts are made in the USA, because they were only machined here. Around the same time our Government gave CAT a free pass, letting them copy Scat's product line, catalog and part numbers even though Scat complained.... Fwiw, info from one of the previous owners of Scat.

[Formulajones]

Originally Posted by PAUL K

Don't know much about this but Scat got a big fine for advertising their crankshafts are made in the USA, because they were only machined here. Around the same time our Government gave CAT a free pass, letting them copy Scat's product line, catalog and part numbers even though Scat complained.... Fwiw, info from one of the previous owners of Scat.

Isn't Scat in California??

Been a long while since I was reading about this stuff, I can't remember exactly which states had what but I think California was one of the states that don't allow "Made In USA" claims unless it's all manufactured in that state.

[PAUL K]

Originally Posted by Formulajones

Isn't Scat in California??

Been a long while since I was reading about this stuff, I can't remember exactly which states had what but I think California was one of the states that don't allow "Made In USA" claims unless it's all manufactured in that state.

Yes they are. When the owner told me that story he also noted the Cat copying their product line should've been enforced by the same department that fined them.

[Formulajones]

Originally Posted by PAUL K

Yes they are. When the owner told me that story he also noted the Cat copying their product line should've been enforced by the same department that fined them.

That's interesting. There is a lot of copying of head castings done in China too with various different names attached.

[PAUL K]

Originally Posted by Formulajones

That's interesting. There is a lot of copying of head castings done in China too with various different names attached.

Yes, our Government gives China a lot of leeway on copyright infringement. But you are screwed royally if you design a part for a diesel truck that improves power but messes with the function of the EGR valve.