Fly In My Soup Posted November 21, 2019 Share Posted November 21, 2019 Graupner.... A name many a folk remember from the early days of rc.... Unfortunately... During their timely press release... The German based company announced the closure of its kirchheim operations along with a filing for bankruptcy.... Following on from robbe who met the same fate a few years ago... Some of the reasons cited was growing competition from Asia & High operational costs for the krichheim site.... The name graupner may still live on with its parent company, graupner Co ltd/ SJ.... based near Seoul, making core components and electronics.... But the graupner of old... The German based legend that stood the test of time... Despite weathering the storm of past financial difficulties.... Will cease to be. Fims. View full news article Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jumper Posted November 21, 2019 Share Posted November 21, 2019 loads of guys who do the solid axial monster truck racing use their motor and 120a esc combo. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jarrad Posted November 21, 2019 Share Posted November 21, 2019 Hi guys I'm New here.. is everyone else hobby enthusiasts like me Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick Posted November 22, 2019 Share Posted November 22, 2019 I remember these guys, sad. I'm sure their tech will be bought out under another name/brand. 8 hours ago, Jarrad said: Hi guys I'm New here.. is everyone else hobby enthusiasts like me I hope they are on a dedicated hobby forum. Welcome to the forum. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tord55 Posted November 22, 2019 Share Posted November 22, 2019 Sad, bloody sad! In this day when drones and RC aircraft are more common than ever this happens! Dumped my MC-20 a while ago, but kept the wonderful joysticks! So now I battle with my FRSky! My old 2.4 MHz Graupner gear failed completely, by the way! Have a great day, all, and salute all old Graupner employees! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CarlC Posted November 22, 2019 Share Posted November 22, 2019 Blimey, that is a name that has been around for pretty much my whole RC hobby time, such a shame to hear this new. Good luck to all the Graupner employees. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stretch Posted November 22, 2019 Share Posted November 22, 2019 20 hours ago, Jarrad said: Hi guys I'm New here.. is everyone else hobby enthusiasts like me Na we hate it hence why we post about companies closing 😂 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RCbutcher Posted November 23, 2019 Share Posted November 23, 2019 I've never heard of them starting in 2012. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
capri-boy Posted November 24, 2019 Share Posted November 24, 2019 Sad times. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mudboggin3 Posted November 25, 2019 Share Posted November 25, 2019 Is this for all of Graupner or just kirchheim? I want to buy some stuff from Graupnerusa but afraid I won't get what I pay for. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fly In My Soup Posted November 25, 2019 Author Share Posted November 25, 2019 16 hours ago, Mudboggin3 said: Is this for all of Graupner or just kirchheim? I want to buy some stuff from Graupnerusa but afraid I won't get what I pay for. Well.... That's the question.... The kricheim facility is gone... Finito.... As for the rest..... Well.... They where already bought out by SJ some years back.... So I imagine a gradual migration of production from the west to the east will inevitably occur.... As to wether they abandon the USA market... I doubt it very much.... Its probably there biggest cash cow Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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