Post by: tenpinspro on January 20, 2004, 07:03:56 PM
Track is alive and strong, not to worry. Confirmation was just made with Bill Monce at Track. This was simply a business procedure on Columbia's behalf to pull Track under their umbrella legally. The name Track Inc will no longer be in existence, they were operating seperately from Columbia but now we are ONE! In order to do that, the bankruptcy filing was done and we are now Track International - subsidiary of Columbia Industries. So don't be afraid to keep buying Track balls we're STILL here! Thank you all for your loyalty and support of Track products.
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Rick Leong
Ten Pins Pro Shop
Track Pro Shop Staff
Vise Grip Staff
Post by: charlest on January 21, 2004, 10:10:10 AM
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"Just because you can do something does not mean you should do it."
Post by: Jeffrevs on January 21, 2004, 10:10:17 AM
honestly....all "please don't put out another heavy oil ball" slams aside,...that is GREAT to hear !
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JEFF
Rebuilding Rome one 570 series at a time !!
Edited on 1/21/2004 11:14 AM
Post by: Mr Track on January 21, 2004, 10:15:16 AM
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it doesn't take an average to win in match play!
Post by: btx on January 21, 2004, 10:27:41 AM
Post by: BadShot on January 21, 2004, 10:33:21 AM
i've seen it happen too many times . . . and seen too many attorneys try to re-phrase what's really happening.
track may be fine now that it's owned by columbia . . . at least for now. if track/columbia wanted to do the right thing, columbia would have purchased all of the stock of track international, thereby giving track's other creditors some chance of recovering what they're owed. guess that's "just business", right??
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That which does not kill me makes me stronger . . .
Post by: seadrive on January 21, 2004, 10:35:59 AM
Is Track trying to screw somebody out of what's owed him? Why wouldn't the owners of Track simply sell the business to Columbia? What's with the bankruptcy proceeding?
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seadrive
Cogito ergo bowl
Post by: BadShot on January 21, 2004, 10:37:04 AM
i'd also like to add that there is nothing on either track's or columbia's website describing what happened. wonder why?
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That which does not kill me makes me stronger . . .
Edited on 1/21/2004 11:36 AM
Post by: tenpinspro on January 21, 2004, 10:44:42 AM
You may want to call Track on this one because I am not in the position to speak for them regarding their business procedures. However, to my understanding, Track Inc and Columbia have had the same owner all along. They were just running as seperate entities and now for a more efficient way of processing and for streamlining the company, Track was brought over. I believe the bankruptcy filing is done so that no one else can ever use that business name(I may be wrong here). Please feel free to contact Track directly if you have additional concerns, I'm sure they'll be more then happy to answer you.
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Rick Leong
Ten Pins Pro Shop
Track Pro Shop Staff
Vise Grip Staff
Post by: sdbowler on January 21, 2004, 10:58:35 AM
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time to leave South Dakota
Post by: seadrive on January 21, 2004, 11:09:37 AM
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Since Ebonite has been doing everything for Hammer have not heard much of them.
I'm not exactly sure what you mean by "have not heard much of them", but the current line of Hammer equipment, manufactured by Ebonite, is highly-regarded.
Ever heard of Big Blue?
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seadrive
Cogito ergo bowl
Post by: michelle on January 21, 2004, 11:17:18 AM
Three unsecured claims were shown with no amount of claim that all had a c/o address of William Blessing in Cincinnati.
So, yes, there are potential losses to be incurred by creditors, but we are not talking huge amounts here beyond the Columbia debt.
Post by: sdbowler on January 21, 2004, 11:17:22 AM
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time to leave South Dakota
Post by: tenpinspro on January 21, 2004, 11:19:06 AM
One more time...there are no changes within the Track organization. Del's still the man. Nobody needs to worry about changes to product in any sense because there AREN'T any changes going on. The entire Track Inc staff is still there working hard for "us" the consumer as they always have been and will continue to do so. Nothing has changed people...no need to worry.
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Rick Leong
Ten Pins Pro Shop
Track Pro Shop Staff
Vise Grip Staff
Edited on 1/21/2004 4:17 PM
Post by: fozzie1969 on January 21, 2004, 09:29:08 PM
Post by: C-G ProShop-Carl on January 21, 2004, 11:55:53 PM
This is good news. I wondered for a little while what I was going to have to do if I had to pick some other company's junk to throw when clearly Del is releasing the best stuff on the market!
Post by: Mr Track on January 22, 2004, 08:15:03 AM
read what tenpinspro wrote....it helps to read
this merge is only a business tactic, not a company/brand over take....track balls are track balls and columbia balls are doo doo balls
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it doesn't take an average to win in match play!
Post by: Del & Dawn Warren on January 22, 2004, 04:49:43 PM
Dawn Warren
In the last few days we have received inquiries regarding Track’s filing of Chapter 7. At this time, I would like to address your questions and concerns.
Since Track Inc. was acquired in 1990 and relocated to San Antonio it has been assumed that it was owned by Columbia Industries, Inc. Nevertheless, Track Inc. was a separate entity.
The sales function of Track Inc., has been assumed by a new subsidiary of Columbia Industries, Inc., called Track International Inc. Track International, Inc. received no assets from Track, Inc., but will provide customers with the innovative, high quality bowling products as Track, Inc. had done in the past. This reorganization will afford both Columbia Industries and Track International, Inc. with many new opportunities and synergies going forward. Many of these will center on the customer service areas of the business including invoicing, order entry, shipping, receivables, programs and etc. The current goal is to eliminate some of the duplication of effort for both companies, as well as our distributors throughout the world.
To insure a smooth transition, all of the former Track, Inc. employees have been hired by Track International, Inc.
I hope this answers any questions you may have and I want to thank you for your continued support of Track International, Inc.
Sincerely,
Del Warren
President
Track International, Inc.
Post by: fozzie1969 on January 22, 2004, 05:10:02 PM
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frozzie, weezer,
read what tenpinspro wrote....it helps to read
this merge is only a business tactic, not a company/brand over take....track balls are track balls and columbia balls are doo doo balls
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it doesn't take an average to win in match play!
Well I did read. In the first post it was two companies and his second post it sounded like it was only going to be one company. So that is why I asked the question....I hope you can understand
Post by: jensm on January 23, 2004, 06:18:13 AM
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Regards,
jensm
Post by: dw23 on January 23, 2004, 01:48:58 PM
If you need a ball for really dry conditions you probably don't want to throw any of the Track equipment since they do not make a urethane ball. If you are on anything from flat oil to light oil I will take my chances with my Track arsenal. I've bowled many long format tournaments and I have never been shut out due to equipment. Track is a great company and as long as Del Warren is at the wheel I'm on board.
DW
Edited on 1/23/2004 2:47 PM