Great were the originators, for sure, but their extrusions were different. In the first year of Festool's introduction their catalogue actually illustrated Geat profiles in lieu of the revised Festool design. I am speculating here but it may be that the Festool extrusions were made by Festo. Extrusions are used extensively in their pneumatic product line so it would seem to make sense for them to be a source. Just guessing again but it seems possible to me that a decision was made by Festool to phase out of the product, at least in NA because of low sales. It also may be that Festo is now selling the extrusions to Virutex with Festool's blessing. If Festool decided the product did not warrant continued marketing but negotiated a new home for it then that is a good thing. Even if I am wrong about Festo being the extrusion supplier someone is making them and they would be happy to have a customer, Virutex, to buy them. It can also be argued that the product fits more neatly within their product line; witness their offering it configured in a tread and riser template configuration.
Of course I could be totally wrong on all counts. [2cents]
Of course I could be totally wrong on all counts. [2cents]