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Autor | Magn8us 8M., Lontzen / Belgien | 295303 | ||
Datum | 12.09.2007 18:28 MSG-Nr: [ 295303 ] | 6997 x gelesen | ||
Bei LGBoA bin ich im Forum über folgendes Statement gestolpert: LGB Forum Hi Guys, As promised, I did promise to keep everyone updated as and when I have reliable information. I had a 10 minute conversation with Gerd Uhlmann yesterday. He is situated at Maerklin in Germany, and together with Herr Kopp is responsible with the LGB team to get LGB back into the stream of producing the trains we all love. In talking to Mr. Uhlmann at Maerklin, I found him to be very helpfull, and only wishing to help rebuild the brand of LGB, and doing it with the least amount of disruption. He has stated that by the 24 /25th of September they hope to once again be in the position of supplying Importers / retailers worldwide, and that the negotiation with existing suppliers around the world (States excluded until the negotiations between LGBoA and Maerklin are concluded) will take place within a matter of days. He did say that negotiations are continuing on a daily basis, and I really hope that LGBoA and Maerklin can come to a satisfactory conclussion, that gets LGB back into a strong position in the USA once again. A Letter to all International Dealers will be sent out tomorrow giving details of the terms and stock that they (LGB) have. (12/09/2007) He asured me that Maerklin's main concern was to use existing channels of distribution wherever posible, as these people had the knowledge and experience with the LGB product. South Africa for instance has a very new and fledging LGB Garden rail group, and all are dedicated to G Scale LGB... This situation will be reviewed again end 2007, and could eventually end up with existing Maerklin dealers doing the distribution of all the current brands under the Maerklin banner. I presume this will be reviewed on a country by country basis. The old Trix factory in Nuerenburg will be used for some time to continue distribution. It looks like manufacture will continue in Hungary. Some track production has already resumed. The other news is that Wolfgang has been approached to take up a position of "ambassador" to the LGB brand working for Maerklin. On one side I hope that he takes the offer, that he can maybe be a part of the rebuilding of the brand of LGB. Infact he has sometimes been refered to as Mr. LGB... and so his input, love of the product and potential contribution over the next few years could really add value to HIS Brand that has sufferd so much in the past year. As yet, no decission has been made on this offer from what I understand. Lastly, Jurgen Ottinger said to me this evening that his new job is stressfull, as he is now responsible for all production Schedules etc. He asked me to convey to everyone that the support that the LGB friends have given throughout this time of trouble is very much appreciated. I will continue to speak to various friends that I have made in the past year, especially Anne, Aumer who is Assistant Marketing manager to LGB/ Maerklin, Jurgen Ottinger who really has a heart for LGB and the long history of our favourite trains, Daniel Massoth from Massoth Elektronik. Each of these folks have very kindly passed on what information they are able to at any given period of time. Kind Regards And a Friendly Toot of the LGB Whistle Mike Leppan | ||||
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