Andy Baker
10-12-2012, 18:28
Dear Chief Delphi community,
We at AndyMark were surprised by the products, timing, and prices put forth by Innovation First with their new Vex pro line. We realize that their product offerings are design iterations devised from using the trial and error of the FIRST community, and especially focused on many parts included in the AndyMark product line. We also realize this is great for our community, as it allows robot builders to make more with less money. It also challenges all of the other suppliers to step up and make adjustments to their product lines and prices.
Over the past few years, we have been able to streamline our supply chains and drive our costs down. Due to this, we are able to handle the challenge put forth by our competition, and we are lowering our prices on these items:
Bearings (http://www.andymark.com/Bearings-s/239.htm)
Hubs (http://www.andymark.com/Hubs-s/215.htm)
Shifter Gearboxes (http://www.andymark.com/Transmissions-s/202.htm)
Toughbox Gearboxes (http://www.andymark.com/ToughBox-p/am-toughbox.htm?1=1&CartID=0)
CIMple Boxes (http://www.andymark.com/CIMplebox-p/am-0734.htm)
#35 (http://www.andymark.com/product-p/am-0367.htm) and #25 (http://www.andymark.com/product-p/am-0370.htm) Roller Chain
4" HiGrip Wheels (http://www.andymark.com/product-p/am-2256.htm)
As we evaluate this further, we may carry on this momentum to adjust more prices. Stay tuned!
While we make this pricing announcement, we also would like to say that these products are proven and reliable. We believe in continuous improvement and appreciate feedback from this community.
We work hard to keep as much inventory in stock for the FIRST build season. Due to this, we utilize short supply chains, involving local suppliers. Most of these companies are within driving distance of our Indiana offices. 100% of our gears, sprockets, plastic moldings, bent and punched items, milled items, and lathed items are made by these suppliers, here in the USA. We are proud of putting many people to work locally within our operations and at our nearby suppliers' facilities.
If you have any questions regarding our pricing or products, please PM me directly, respond to this thread, or contact us at sales@andymark.com.
Sincerely,
Andy Baker
We at AndyMark were surprised by the products, timing, and prices put forth by Innovation First with their new Vex pro line. We realize that their product offerings are design iterations devised from using the trial and error of the FIRST community, and especially focused on many parts included in the AndyMark product line. We also realize this is great for our community, as it allows robot builders to make more with less money. It also challenges all of the other suppliers to step up and make adjustments to their product lines and prices.
Over the past few years, we have been able to streamline our supply chains and drive our costs down. Due to this, we are able to handle the challenge put forth by our competition, and we are lowering our prices on these items:
Bearings (http://www.andymark.com/Bearings-s/239.htm)
Hubs (http://www.andymark.com/Hubs-s/215.htm)
Shifter Gearboxes (http://www.andymark.com/Transmissions-s/202.htm)
Toughbox Gearboxes (http://www.andymark.com/ToughBox-p/am-toughbox.htm?1=1&CartID=0)
CIMple Boxes (http://www.andymark.com/CIMplebox-p/am-0734.htm)
#35 (http://www.andymark.com/product-p/am-0367.htm) and #25 (http://www.andymark.com/product-p/am-0370.htm) Roller Chain
4" HiGrip Wheels (http://www.andymark.com/product-p/am-2256.htm)
As we evaluate this further, we may carry on this momentum to adjust more prices. Stay tuned!
While we make this pricing announcement, we also would like to say that these products are proven and reliable. We believe in continuous improvement and appreciate feedback from this community.
We work hard to keep as much inventory in stock for the FIRST build season. Due to this, we utilize short supply chains, involving local suppliers. Most of these companies are within driving distance of our Indiana offices. 100% of our gears, sprockets, plastic moldings, bent and punched items, milled items, and lathed items are made by these suppliers, here in the USA. We are proud of putting many people to work locally within our operations and at our nearby suppliers' facilities.
If you have any questions regarding our pricing or products, please PM me directly, respond to this thread, or contact us at sales@andymark.com.
Sincerely,
Andy Baker