Well I doubt very much if this means higher quality caps, trannies and other essentials.
Probably send it lock stock and barrel to Shanghai.
McIntosh Group purchased by PE firm
Highlander Partners out of Dallas TX
Link: https://wnbf.com/binghamtons-legendary-audio-equipment-maker-mcintosh-labs-sold/
Second time in 10 years they have been bought. Will be interested to see what this means…
I don’t know… can understand where you are coming from but I think the big business lesson from the pandemic and war in Ukraine is that it makes sense to keep your suppliers closer to home, and possibly in friendlier countries. I’m not saying they’ll go back to 100% made in the USA of highest quality parts. But, wouldn’t be too quick to see them invest further in overseas production.
Just my $0.02, what do I know. |
"I’m not saying they’ll go back to 100% made in the USA of highest quality parts." It's delusional to think any American audio company is making 100% American made/sourced product and thriving. That model was extinct decades ago. If anything, it will see Macintosh increasing the amount the amount of offshore practices in the manufacturing process. The new company is beholden to investors expecting nothing short of returns. When that fails we will see Mac passed to a Chinese investment firm paying BIG $$ for the name. I hope I'm WRONG. |
Another link announcing the sale of McIntosh: Highlander Partners announces acquisition McIntosh "Jeff Poggi and Charles Randall, co-CEOs of the McIntosh Group commented, "We are thrilled to continue to pursue our growth trajectory alongside the Highlander team. Across all brands and product categories we continue to see remarkable results and an excess of opportunity; we believe Highlander's financial approach and operational expertise can help seize these prospects". |