BUY A PC NOW IF YOU DO NOT HAVE ONE, porter cable just got bought out.

hondaguy2582

hondaguy2582

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If you think im kidding, this is not a joke. Porter cable was bought out by black and decker(they make dewalt), so they are either going to get rid of pc, or cheapen them up. The best advice i can say is to noobies, " Get your pc now while the pc quality is still there."
 
Are you sure that the 7424/7336 is going to be altered? I'll let my friends know, they've been looking into getting PC 7424's in the near future.
 
Unless hondaguy has some inside information he isn't sharing, I think he's just going on unfounded stereotypes of B&D tools. Sure Black and Decker makes some cheap tools you can buy in any K-Mart or WalMart store, but they also have an industrial line that we used to use at the garage door company I worked at. The industrial line tools seemed to be a step up from the Dewalt line in quality, and I was very impressed at the quality and durability. Among my other responsiblities I was in charge of power tool maintenance and repair. Until we hear definite proof about specific Porter Cable tools (like the 7424) being cancelled, I don't think we should jump to any conclusions.



-Keith
 
Black&Decker bought Pentair, who owns Porter-Cable.



So Porter-Cable wasn't even owned by Porter-Cable anyway.
 
I seriously doubt B&D will change anything with the PC line. It is a successful top quality tool line, which is why B&D bought it. If they cheapen them, they will lose the high end customers. They already have a lower end tool catagory, so why would they want another one? It is only good business if they keep the quality. I wouldn't worry about it.
 
I'm pretty sure I read that Porter Cable doesn't even make the DA's a company in germany manufacturs them.
 
I'm pretty sure Porter-Cable makes the 7424, 7336, etc. random orbit polishers in the US but their circular polisher (7428) is made by Flex in Germany. I have both. Flex is also owned by Pentair. I agree with lawdog that I doubt they would buy the company and then drop products for which B&D or Dewalt has no better or equivalent products. This makes no sense at all.
 
Mike said:
I'm pretty sure Porter-Cable makes the 7424, 7336, etc. random orbit polishers in the US but their circular polisher (7428) is made by Flex in Germany. I have both. Flex is also owned by Pentair. I agree with lawdog that I doubt they would buy the company and then drop products for which B&D or Dewalt has no better or equivalent products. This makes no sense at all.
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That may have been it.
 
It wouldn't make sense to cheapen pc. They have a good rep, and rightly so, their products are good. This acquisition will give bd another revenue stream, nothing more, nothing less. All companies care about is the bottom line.



Bill.
 
Guys, think about it. Why would they want to make porter cable the best when dewalt is their premium lineup? They will use cheaper parts bc of that. It may not happen to the pc buffers, but I wouldn't take any chances.
 
hondaguy2582 said:
Guys, think about it. Why would they want to make porter cable the best when dewalt is their premium lineup? They will use cheaper parts bc of that. It may not happen to the pc buffers, but I wouldn't take any chances.
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Each of those name brands serve different markets, PC will not be the "premium" brand over DeWalt, and vice versa. Porter Cable serves many woodworkers, etc. DeWalt is a favorite among construction companies, etc. They aren't going to get rid of, or cheapen, Porter Cable. It makes zero sense financially to pay a large price for a premium brand, established, company and then drive it into the ground. Everybody said the same thing when B&D bought DeWalt, the sky is falling!! DeWalt tools are still fine, the same will hold true for PC.
 
hondaguy2582 said:
Guys, think about it. Why would they want to make porter cable the best when dewalt is their premium lineup? They will use cheaper parts bc of that. It may not happen to the pc buffers, but I wouldn't take any chances.
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Because when they own them both, they have two premium lines, both serving different nitches, and still have their household consumer line. I would not worry about a drop in quality, but I might be concerned about the price going up as the competition goes away.
 
What makes everyone think they may not lesson the quality of the product????



No significant company today will maintain a product that losses money, especially if they have recently been acquired.



Also, if the margins on any given product are poor or if the company needs to squeeze a bit of extra revenue out of one, they'll definitely attempt to bring down the cost of production.



The formula isn't a lot different that than that of the insurance industry where the cost saving is weighed against future claims and if they find it's cost effective to bring down the quality a bit, then so be it.



I have no idea and I doubt any one else here even has a clue whether the Porter Cable DA will be effected by the potential new management. So until it becomes an issue years down the road, I wouldn't even worry about.



Plus, I can't imagine the 7424/7336 DA being a very high seller for them as most body shops etc use an air driven model as opposed to the PC. I have yet to see it used anywhere. It's mainly used as a sander by professionals.



No need to worry, heck, they may even be able to improve it a bit and get rid of the extreme shake at speed 6. ;)



Paco
 
I have a concern about the future of the product as well.



In todays marketplace it seems that people like to buy cheap and don't seem to care that cheap also means shortened longevity. Companies who continue to try to make the highest quality products go out of business or are acquired. For every person who spends $100+ on a polisher there are probably 100 who buy cheap $30 buffers.



From a corporate standpoint your stockholders want profits. You see where where this is leading?
 
hondaguy2582 said:
Guys, think about it. Why would they want to make porter cable the best when dewalt is their premium lineup? They will use cheaper parts bc of that. It may not happen to the pc buffers, but I wouldn't take any chances.
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Ummm, maybe because Dewalt isn't B&D's premium lineup? Did you bother to read my other post? B&D's Industrial line is their premium line the last time I checked, it isn't as readily available to consumers like the Dewalt lineup is, but even the Dewalt line is better than much of the stuff out there. My brother-in-law is a contractor that builds million dollar plus houses, and uses primarily Dewalt tools. He can afford the best, and he chooses Dewalt. Feel free to worry all you want. I choose not to.



-Keith
 
they would be stupid to change things from a business perspective. Not only would it cost them money to initiate the change, but they would lose money but lowering the quality of the product.





Most companies that buy companies like this out don't touch them and let them run the path they are already down.
 
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