"He who marches out of step hears another drum." ~ Ken Kesey
I would be interested in your opinion if M&R was to introduce an all electric press. I would like the idea, just to minimize the use of extra equipment that could fail. We do use air in the shop and really can't get away from it, but would prefer a smaller compressor. The real issue for me is, do I trust Anatol. I think for Anatol to have long term success in the US is to deal with issues before they hit the boards. For this to happen there has to be a top down mentality to fix problems fast and earn respect in the market place for standing behind their products. Hoffman as the owner of the company makes this personal (I want to be the best) the same way many of you do each day.
You didn't have to own or ride in the Cadillac Cimarron to know it was one of the worst vehicles ever made. Or a Renault, or a Ford Pinto, Yugo, Lincoln Blackwood, any Sterling ever made.
"The other thing I keep reading is "no pneumatics". This is a gray area for me, since anatol has compensated me to not publicly talk about the issues I have experienced with their equipment and remain "neutral" I can't really go into detail. But let's just say I have only experienced issues with the pneumatics on one press, are leaking or failing pneumatics and air lines a common issue with most presses out there(all brands)?"
Or a Pontiac Aztec, PT Cruiser, sooner or later I'm gonna hit on a car that someone on this forum drives and feelings are gonna get hurt so I better stop now.
Quote from: alan802 on June 03, 2014, 12:15:03 PMYou didn't have to own or ride in the Cadillac Cimarron to know it was one of the worst vehicles ever made. Or a Renault, or a Ford Pinto, Yugo, Lincoln Blackwood, any Sterling ever made. Come on Alan, you know you want to be pimpin in a Chevette Hatchback, laaaaaaaaaaid back!!
Quote from: JJPrint on June 03, 2014, 11:03:17 AMI would be interested in your opinion if M&R was to introduce an all electric press. I would like the idea, just to minimize the use of extra equipment that could fail. We do use air in the shop and really can't get away from it, but would prefer a smaller compressor. The real issue for me is, do I trust Anatol. I think for Anatol to have long term success in the US is to deal with issues before they hit the boards. For this to happen there has to be a top down mentality to fix problems fast and earn respect in the market place for standing behind their products. Hoffman as the owner of the company makes this personal (I want to be the best) the same way many of you do each day.I think Rich was pretty forward about that not happening.
Reading this post I've only heard of a few of you that have owned or used and Anatol press TCT we've spoke (email) and I know his problem with them and I side with him, but Anatol will be who they are and the equipment will make or break them.