Brunswick goes rogue!

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Brunswick goes rogue!

There is a very interesting editorial in the current issue of Billiards Digest from the publisher, Mike Panozzo, entitled Leaders Lead. It concerns the billiard industry’s 800 pound gorilla, Brunswick, deciding to not be a part of this year’s BCA Summit. The piece goes into detail as to what lead to Brunswick’s decision to shun their industry brethren and what impact, if any, the move will have. Certainly a move like this cannot help an already fragile industry as it just fractures it further. An excellent piece, well worth the read.
 
Honestly this BCA Summit is a very costly investment for any one who sets up at the BCA Summit as you call it. Brunswick is a for profit company, and I am sure the corporate "Bean Counters" crunched number, and figured out that maybe the return on the investment of being part of the BCA Summit was not worth the out lay.

First you have space rental, or entree fees.

Than you have cost of transporting what you intend to display to consider, both to and from the venue.

Than you have all of the expenses for your staff to be at the venue, transportation, cab fares, hotels, meals, etc., etc., etc.

Than you have to pay the Union people to put up, and take down your exhibit, and hook up electricity.

Plus then you have item to pay for I did not mention, but the bottom line is it is all big bucks, and what is the return? What has been the return in the past?

So is it a good investment for Brunswick? Corporation are tighting their belts.

JMHO.
 
All excellent points but in this case I don't believe it was the costs as they are setting up shop at a hotel near the Convention Center during the BCA Summit. Apparently the disagreement stems from their use of a ballroom outside the exhibit hall last year for private dealer meetings which violated the BCA rules. So, it looks like Brunswick intends to go through all the expenses you refer to and compete with the BCA Summit down the street. Why can't we all just get along??? :confused: :(
 
I've been a loyal Brunswick fan for over forty years, and still am. Aside from a Gold Crown and a set of Centennial balls, what other earth shattering products could they possible exhibit as a former one time industry, if not world leader?

Like many, I've been sorely disappointed by most of their particle board tables over the preceding decades. It's a shame that Brunswick aficionados now have to search out the older or antique tables.
 
Bob 14:1 said:
I've been a loyal Brunswick fan for over forty years, and still am. Aside from a Gold Crown and a set of Centennial balls, what other earth shattering products could they possible exhibit as a former one time industry, if not world leader?

Like many, I've been sorely disappointed by most of their particle board tables over the preceding decades. It's a shame that Brunswick aficionados now have to search out the older or antique tables.
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Not all of their tables are cheaply built. There are two different lines of tables one is focused on the budget market and one on the higher end market. If you're ever in Atlanta, let me know and you can take a look at mine and see if you find any particle board.
 
I have an antique Brunswick from 1939... It' is a rare 9' Moderne model and the minute I finish the renovations of it I will have it up for sale... I see zero reason for me to spend my dollars with Brunswick in light of their history for the last 25 years plus..... I'd buy a Rasson or Yalin table before a Brunswick and after a Diamond... Just my $.02......

Chris
 
I'm not happy with their current decision regarding the BCA Summit but I've had three tables in my life and they have all been Brunswicks. Brunswick forever! Well at least since 1845! ;) I have a Brunswick framed mirror in my game room that gave me the date ... "Since 1845". :thumbup:
 
dr9ball said:
Not all of their tables are cheaply built. There are two different lines of tables one is focused on the budget market and one on the higher end market. If you're ever in Atlanta, let me know and you can take a look at mine and see if you find any particle board.
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I'm certain you have a superb higher end table. To reiterate, in the preceding decades they were really producing a lot of sub par products. With many of their current line, they're still trying to ride on their name.

It's just a shame that someone has to be highly educated as to what is good and what is not. Times were when merely the name Brunswick would assure you of a quality product. No disrespect intended and I hope none taken! :wink:
 
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Nine ... corner said:
Brunswick goes rogue!

There is a very interesting editorial in the current issue of Billiards Digest from the publisher, Mike Panozzo, entitled Leaders Lead. It concerns the billiard industry’s 800 pound gorilla, Brunswick, deciding to not be a part of this year’s BCA Summit. The piece goes into detail as to what lead to Brunswick’s decision to shun their industry brethren and what impact, if any, the move will have. Certainly a move like this cannot help an already fragile industry as it just fractures it further. An excellent piece, well worth the read.
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I have been to Brunswicks HQ in Wisc.and interviewed
then President Sean Cummings.
I listened in on ther 3rdQ earning phone call last year and was disgusted.
Almost an hour long and only a scant mention in a breath by Pres. Dustan McCoy.:mad:
They have no interest in their billiards division.
Their focus lies in fulfilling their government contracts through
their aluminum engines and boat manufacturing in Brasil.
I've lost my love for Brunswick, they've disappointed me repeatedly...
 
I don't really see Brunswick as a company for pool players anymore.

Diamond, Predator, Simonis and Kamui are the ones that support the tournaments now.

Plus whatever gambling web sites are legal to advertize overseas.
 
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