I may sound old fashioned, but I’m really upset at GE for their quickness to dismiss the invention that started the company and made it famous. They wouldn’t exist today if it weren’t for the incandescent bulb.
They were likely pressured by their largest buyer to do so. I'll not mention the company by name but one company pretty well dictates these days where things are made and even the quality to a great extent.
This company I'm talking about {not GE but it's largest retailer buyer} after it's founder died was basically taken over and ran by liberals. A company that for many years built it's name on selling products MADE IN THE USA actually. First to go was made in USA policy to a make it in China or Mexico for us cheaper policy.
The company I'm talking about was known for demanding lower quality products with well known brand names be made outside the USA to drive down cost. That same company also went on a GREEN ENERGY kick and these bulbs were basically the beginning of it. The bulbs fit right in with their new reduced on hand inventory to an on time delivery inventory system which often leaves it's shelves bare. Can anyone guess what corporation I'm talking about? One clue. Snapper Mowers said no to them.
Many rich persons especially the ones who inherit their mega fortunes seem to forget where their money initially came from and the principles that earned it.