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[Xwing]

TyGuy, on 20 May 2013 - 10:27 AM, said:

Then why haven't they announced where they started moving to two months ago?  Something doesn't sit well with me about it.

I think MagPul is in the process of following through with their promises.  It takes a very long time, and it makes sense they won't announce the new location until they have everything (tax advantages, lease, etc...) in place.  Doing so beforehand would weaken their negotiating.  Even if they have a place 100% picked out, they may not want to let their suppliers & vendors know until they lock in good deals...

[TyGuy]

If they have started moving already, as they have stated, why would they not just state where they are moving to?  Skeptical TyGuy remains skeptical.  Of course I'll keep buying Magpul products.

[richp]

Hi Ty,

If they're negotiating with competing cities/states for relocation incentives, tax breaks, training subsidies for local residents, and so forth, it wouldn't seem to be in their interest to put all their cards out on the table.

FWIW.

Rich Phillips

[TyGuy]

Which is it then?  They haven't chosen a state and are negotiating or have they already started moving to a new location, as they stated, and thus can say "we've moved to _____?"

[richp]

Hi Ty,

I don't have a single piece of inside information -- I'm just going off what they have released.

My guess is they're in the throes of trying to maintain a semblance of production, nail down a new location or locations, negotiate contracts for facilities, find a firm or firms that can move and set up their equipment, and figure out how to deal with all the associated workforce issues.

Maybe they don't have any PR experience, or the extra money to hire a PR firm to make them look good in public. After all, very few small companies would be well equipped to function in the PR vortex they're in right now.

I just can't quite figure out why  the skepticism. I say we take a wait and see approach.

FWIW.

Rich Phillips

[TyGuy]

The skepticism is, as I already stated, they keep saying they are going to release the information on date X, date X comes and they push it off.  It's been months, and they stated that they have begun the move yet we have no information on where they're headed.  Reminds me of how the House plays with Rep Phelps.

I'll support your bill if you include X.
*Phelps includes X*
Oh, I still can't support it.  I'll support your bill if you include Y.

Lather rinse repeat.  I'm going to stay skeptical until they make a more definitive statement.