[modeleng] Re: The demise of Modelworks?

Hi what happened to Modelworks
Kenny

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Alan Stepney" <alan@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
To: <modeleng@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Sunday, June 01, 2008 10:52 PM
Subject: [modeleng] Re: The demise of Modelworks?


>I suspect that Steam Fittings will continue. (I believe it was part owned 
>by
> Modelworks, and part by... the guys name escapes me right now.)
> Also, if what I have heard is correct, that the traction engine building 
> may
> also continue, under different ownership.
> Obviously it is early days, so much may happen over the next few weeks.
>
> I am trying to keep abreast of developments, as a friend may be interested
> in buying part or all of the business.
> That obviously depends upon what their books reveal, but it does mean that
> they might continue, in some form or other.
>
> The people I feel sorry for are the customers, who, unless they are lucky,
> may well lose out.
> As some could be the same people who lost money from Winsons, I suspect 
> they
> will take up fishing.
>
> Alan
> ----- Original Message ----- 
> From: "Clif Walker" <clif.gwr@xxxxxxxxxxxx>
> To: <modeleng@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
> Sent: Sunday, June 01, 2008 8:41 PM
> Subject: [modeleng] Re: The demise of Modelworks?
>
>
> Hi All,
>
> That a pity as I have been using Model works under the title of Steam
> Fittings for the supply of bits such as Lubricators, Nuts and Cones.
> Their Drain Cocks are super.
>
> Because they actually manufactured them they were far cheaper than the
> normal suppliers.
>
> The strange thing is I had a chat with one of the owners at Harrogate as I
> wanted to know why they did not advertise the Steam Fittings side of the
> business more. Perhaps this is why.
>
> Regards
>
> Clif
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