They have been for years. They moved about 15 years ago and had some initial quality control problems. It was all well documented in several threads on the H.A.M.B., and there was a member there who was VP for Johnson Controls who really seemed to be a "stand-up guy". He acknowledged they had some initial problems, explained what they were doing to improve things, and even facilitated solving some members problems.
We are living in a "global" world these days, and I'm afraid it's not going to change. I've had my '51 since 1987 and am on my third Optima. I like everything but the price.