Original Equipment Manufacturer
What is OEM (Original Equipment Manufacturer)?
OEM stands for Original Equipment Manufacturer. A company that builds finished water-purification systems (and resells them under its own brand) using component-grade RO elements supplied by Hi-Tech.
Related glossary terms
- POU
A compact RO unit installed at the kitchen tap or under-counter — purifies the water at the exact point it is consumed. Typical residential or small-office system.
- POE
A whole-house or whole-building RO unit installed where water enters the property — treats every tap downstream.
- NSF
A U.S. testing body that certifies water-treatment products. NSF/ANSI 58 covers residential RO performance; 61 covers material safety for drinking-water contact.