This quote has been passed around between a couple of forums. I can't say I know the original source, but it is attributed to a Predator rep.
: United States
Reputation:
Posted: Mon Mar 27, 2006 6:43 am Post subject:
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
This is a post by a Predator rep from another forum:
"Thank you for your interest in Predator Products and your question. As you are probably aware, Predator cues, shafts and accessories are sold all over the world and some of our largest markets (and distributors) are located in Germany, Japan and Taiwan.
In terms of manufacturing, we have the opportunity to have Predator cues made anywhere in the world and we carefully select companies that can consistently manufacture to our exact specifications and meet our expectations as business partners. Our objective is to deliver the best product at the best price. In simple terms, it's a question of value. Consequently, our products are manufactured in our plant in Jacksonville, FL as well as our business partners’ facilities in other parts of the U.S, Canada, China, Japan and Italy. Please note, however, that every product that bears the Predator mark has been designed and engineered by our employees in our headquarters in Jacksonville, Florida.
With regard to the new BK2, we launched our design and engineering effort in June 2004 with the goal of delivering the most powerful break cue in the history of billiards. As we established benchmarks and began prototyping the new BK2, we began identifying companies that could programmatically adopt our assembly process and consistently meet our stringent quality standards. After more than a year of research and testing, we found that we could deliver the best product to our customers by combining components manufactured in the U.S. and Canada with the precision manufacturing and assembly capabilities of one of the best factories in the world, located in Southern China. It is this combination that allowed us to introduce the new BK2, an extraordinary product, at an extraordinary price. Moreover, it is this combination that has enabled us once again to take the game of billiards to another level.
Predator Products is the most recognized name in billiards worldwide and the number one choice of touring professionals. It has earned its reputation by delivering superior cues and shafts that help players at all levels improve their games. Predator is, and will always be, committed to delivering the very best playing products, the very best value and the very best playing experience.
Sincerely,
The Predator Team"
