Originally Posted by
Candace
I don't believe this is correct. Pfaff used to be made in Germany, not Sweden. Viking used to be made in Sweden but both Viking and Pfaff merged with Singer to create SVP which are now manufactured in China.
Bernina bought a factory in Thailand to produce some of their lower end machines. The TOL machines are still made in Switzerland.
I own the new 830 and if I could turn back time, I'd buy a longarm instead...
It is correct. The Pfaff 2170 showed on the back - Made in Czech Republic. My 2140 and 2144 both say Made in Sweden. If it says Made with German Engineering, it isn't made in Germany.
Viking, Pfaff, Singer merged again as VSM. Viking is still in Sweden. Major conglomerate. Make tractors, chain saws, dirt bikes, you name it. Only TOL are made there.
The Viking 1+ I had had the Husqvarna crown emblem on it.
Pfaff also never renewed the IDT. That is why it is showing up on other machines. Babylock got it on the first Quest. Worked just like the Pfaff.