SPOTTING COUNTERFEITS: HOW TO IDENTIFY FAKE AND GENUINE FIRMAN GENERATORS

Sumec Firman Generators is one of Africa's most trusted and reliable generators. Being one of the best brands in Africa, especially in the Nigerian generator market, many fake manufacturers have always had their eyes on the brand, producing different counterfeit versions of the Sumec Firman products.

Thus, it is essential to note that the brand sells only with three names which are "SUMEC", "FIRMAN", and "SUMEC FIRMAN." If you find any other brand names, they are definitely not Sumec Firman brands.

There are certain ways to easily differentiate between the original Firman products and the fake. These differences will be highlighted here to help you purchase genuine Firman generators and avoid being misled by fake manufacturers or distributors.

 BELOW ARE THE BASIC DETAILS TO LOOK OUT FOR WHEN BUYING A SUMEC FIRMAN GENERATOR:

• CHECKOUT FOR STICKER NUMBER AND ENGINE NUMBER MATCH: Imitators of the Sumec Firman brand may decide to use stickers to lure buyers into buying fake products. Check out the engine block number to check if the sticker number and engine number match.

• TAKE NOTE OF HOW THE NAME IS WRITTEN ON THE CARTON: The brand name is written in the lower-left corner of the genuine carton front, and printed on it is the name SUMEC POWER MACHINERY. Meanwhile, what you would find on the fake Firman generator is SUM ECFIRMAN. When you see this, note that it is a counterfeit product.

• THE BRAND ENGRAVES NOTHING BUT "FIRMAN" AS ANTI-FAKE MARKS ON KEY PARTS OF THE GENERATOR: The following parts are key parts of the Firman generator: Fuel tanks, Air filters, Muffler, Cover, Rear frame, Engine block, Avr, Carburetor, Cylinder headcover.

If The brand name is not engraved on these key parts of the generator, you are advised against buying the product as it is nothing but a fake Sumec Firman brand disguised as the original.

The examples below will give you a clear picture of how the brand engraves its anti-fake marks on key parts of the generators.

 

 

NOTE: If these features are not engraved on any Sumec Firman generator you find in any Nigerian market, do not buy them.