we need a 12" version of the kapex

[woodie]

Edit: to put Kev's point and my cryptic addition in context, USA together with rest of the world outside Europe represents 10% of Festool and associated subsidiary turnover.

http://festoolownersgroup.com/general-friendly-chat/festool-tanos-tooltechnic-relationships/

That info appears to be 4 years old.  Even so, I find it really hard to believe that the US and Canada account for less than 10% of Festools business.

 

[greg mann]

Edit: to put Kev's point and my cryptic addition in context, USA together with rest of the world outside Europe represents 10% of Festool and associated subsidiary turnover.

http://festoolownersgroup.com/general-friendly-chat/festool-tanos-tooltechnic-relationships/

That info appears to be 4 years old.  Even so, I find it really hard to believe that the US and Canada account for less than 10% of Festools business.

When you look at Europe as a single entity it rivals the US in market size. Couple that with two facts: Festool has been there as long as any powertool company has been anywhere, and, the Europeans SEEM to value quality and longevity over price point more than we do. It goes a long way in explaining the percentages. It also shows the potential for growth here as they are just getting started.

 

[Paul G]

Edit: to put Kev's point and my cryptic addition in context, USA together with rest of the world outside Europe represents 10% of Festool and associated subsidiary turnover.

http://festoolownersgroup.com/general-friendly-chat/festool-tanos-tooltechnic-relationships/

That info appears to be 4 years old.  Even so, I find it really hard to believe that the US and Canada account for less than 10% of Festools business.

When you look at Europe as a single entity it rivals the US in market size. Couple that with two facts: Festool has been there as long as any powertool company has been anywhere, and, the Europeans SEEM to value quality and longevity over price point more than we do. It goes a long way in explaining the percentages. It also shows the potential for growth here as they are just getting started.

Let's not forget the all to common NAINA, sometimes it feels like we Yanks only see about 10% of the Festool line. Can't sell what isn't for sale.

 

[Stephen B]

Quote from Paul
Let's not forget the all to common NAINA, sometimes it feels like we Yanks only see about 10% of the Festool line. Can't sell what isn't for sale.

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I believe NAINA has more to do with the US state and Federal legislation and one sided US to specific country free trade agreements (which often protect US companies from certain imports or promote cost advantages for US companies) than the desires or otherwise of Festool to market certain products in the US, and consequently Canada.

I am not blaming the US for this, but members in the US should realise this when discussing NAINA.

[smile]

 

[Slappy]

They now build BMW's here in the USA , why not a USA Fesstool MFGing plant here ?

I buy Festools but only the products that don't have USA made comparable product here  , There is a lot of people here in the USA that "Only" buy Made in the USA and would Never consider a Festool at any time . I am Not saying they are in the majority so no flaming me .
Yes I know that many MFGers have moved offshore that used to build here but that is starting to turn around & more are starting to come back on shore .
Consider the USA made Festool after market items that compares to a Festool accessory , I buy the USA aftermarket item .
I'm a realist & not naive to believe that I can only buy USA power tools but in fact there are a lot of us who will consider a USA made tool 1st . 
this is as always I M O 

 

[Paul G]

Quote from Paul
Let's not forget the all to common NAINA, sometimes it feels like we Yanks only see about 10% of the Festool line. Can't sell what isn't for sale.

[size=12pt]

I believe NAINA has more to do with the US state and Federal legislation and one sided US to specific country free trade agreements (which often protect US companies from certain imports or promote cost advantages for US companies) than the desires or otherwise of Festool to market certain products in the US, and consequently Canada.

I am not blaming the US for this, but members in the US should realise this when discussing NAINA.

[smile]

Only the folks at Festool can say why they have so much NAINA. But regardless of the why, the fact it is abundant would limit sales % from N. America.

 

[ShawnRussell]

What would the R&D costs be for a new tools and what about a redesign of an existing tool? How much goes into prototyping and doing usability studies?  And what percentage of the Kapex customer base already own a Kapex or equivalent 12" miter saw?

... not bashing the idea of a 12" Kapex. I am trying to shift my mindset from cube warrior to business owner.