Author Topic: HMMM this is interesting (Read 4290 times)

BirwinJR · « **on:** February 06, 2007, 07:44:49 AM »

http://www.ebonite.com/news/news_detail.php?PRKey=268
So what dose this mean for dyno-thane

Express · « **Reply #1 on:** February 06, 2007, 06:02:54 PM »

Does this mean I don't get my NGS?

shelley · « **Reply #2 on:** February 06, 2007, 06:44:52 PM »

I'm not sure it'll mean much. Phil seems to be very protective of Soaker and his designs, I don't see that changing. As for seeing a Soaker One or a GB Vendetta, even when it was C300/Track/DT, the lines were separate. I don't think that'll change.

SH

DynoLess Daddy · « **Reply #3 on:** February 06, 2007, 08:45:17 PM »

very interesting!
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BirwinJR · « **Reply #4 on:** February 06, 2007, 10:15:49 PM »

tekneek can you maybe give some info

qstick777 · « **Reply #5 on:** February 07, 2007, 01:48:29 PM »

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Ebonite bought Columbia and Track. ... Dynothane was it's own company and may stay that way. Columbia was just making their balls for them. --------------------
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That may be true - the original press release did not mention anything about Columbia acquiring Dynothane, only a "strategic partnership": http://www.columbia300.com/interact/news.cfm?id=1787

However, you may be able to make some inferences based on a few statements:

"Dynothane President, Phil Cardinale, will continue his role as Dynothane
President and has accepted the position of Vice President, Business Development for Columbia Industries."

So, was Phil getting 2 paychecks? Is he still the President of Dynothane, and is he still employed by Columbia/Ebonite?

However, and here is the kicker - The Ebonite press release clearly mentions that Dyno-thane was part of the acquisition!

quote:

Ebonite International, Inc. has entered into an agreement for an asset purchase of Columbia Industries, including the Columbia, Track and Dyno-ThaneÂ® brands of bowling equipment, announced William T. Scheid, president of Ebonite. Terms were not disclosed.

â€œOur goal is to build a portfolio of the best brands in the bowling business to provide distributors, pro shops and ultimately consumers with the products that fit their needs,â€ said Scheid. â€œThese brands, particularly Columbia and Track, have tremendous equity over a long period of time. We are very pleased to bring them into the Ebonite International family.â€

Effective immediately, all sales of Columbia, Track and Dyno-Thane bowling balls, bags and accessories will be the responsibility of Ebonite International. Manufacturing of bowling balls for these brands, currently being done at the companyâ€™s manufacturing facility in San Antonio, Texas, will be moved to Ebonite Internationalâ€™s Hopkinsville, Kent. facility at some point in the near future.

So, what do we make of all of this as far as Dyno-thane is concerned? Sure does sound like Ebonite owns them!

It also sounds like Ebonite sees value in Columbia and Track brands - no mention of Dyno-thane.

And, since all manufacturing will be moved to Ebonite's factory, even if Phil still owns Dyno-thane, he won't have any place to manufacture!

From what I hear, the Columbia factory is pretty large - would be nice to see something like Phil (and Dyno-thane) and Lane #1 get together and buy the facility. I doubt that is feasible, but it's nice to dream.

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SKIDSNAP · « **Reply #6 on:** February 07, 2007, 01:51:25 PM »

Sounds like Dynothane is going Buh Bye. If Phil had kept the brand I would expect them to survive. With Ebonite in charge I'm not so sure.

tekneek · « **Reply #7 on:** February 08, 2007, 11:51:11 AM »

its all specualation at this point, I doubt even Ebo knows what they're going to do yet. And may not for a few weeks to come. They'll probably compare balls, through theirs in the Ky river, and change their name to Dyno-nite or Ebo-thane then put a real cover on the One Series calling it IWICUS ("I wish I could use Soaker")
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DanH78 · « **Reply #8 on:** February 08, 2007, 12:59:17 PM »

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change their name to Dyno-nite

Would Jimmy "JJ" Walker to be the new spokesperson?
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tekneek · « **Reply #9 on:** February 08, 2007, 01:44:51 PM »

depends on how much "Kid Dyno-MITE" would want in compensation.
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DynoLess Daddy · « **Reply #10 on:** February 08, 2007, 03:32:36 PM »

I thought I was the spokes person Steve....HA HA HA
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tekneek · « **Reply #11 on:** February 08, 2007, 04:10:15 PM »

just a feeble attempt at some humor... still reeling from the news man, feel like I'm floating in space without a teather cord. Maybe next week or so we'll get some definitive answers. I don't like being in limbo.
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shelley · « **Reply #12 on:** February 08, 2007, 04:12:05 PM »

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Maybe next week or so we'll get some definitive answers. I don't like being in limbo.

On the bright side, existing DT equipment prices should jump nicely (for shops, anyway). They're now "vintage".

SH

DynoLess Daddy · « **Reply #13 on:** February 08, 2007, 08:20:40 PM »

Shelly,

it has already started....we are raising our prices...as the die hards are coming in to buy it all up!
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tekneek · « **Reply #14 on:** February 08, 2007, 09:10:28 PM »

I bought a slew of 2 ball D/T totes, three colors and several 2 ball rollers real cheap from my vendor.
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