Western Electric surveying market for (domestic?) mfg. of other tube types?


https://www.westernelectric.com/expand?fbclid=IwAR0S0X6zGVZRTRtciJyXv2aEANegKkF2R6rQ99DqN-hUuARI34-CzT4bUVI
 

Hi guys..

Came across this in one of my feeds…it appears legit?

I realize that some of the Russian tube panic may be unfounded. However, I personally would love other options…especially if domestically produced.  

If this is legit,  it would probably be in our best interest to let WE know of the potential demand.  I personally would love another source for 12ax7s, 6922s, etc.

Please share thoughts and link as appropriate.

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Here is some text from the webpage:

 

“…Western Electric is assessing plans to expand tube operations. Our latest factory is equipped to handle production of multiple tube types and, in light of recent worldwide events, we believe our capacity to do so may become vital to the industry. …

I saw this on another forum and answered the questionnaire. Hope they can do something positive with this situation.