Great news right here: https://garrett.com/noticesupdates
Garrett's on the move, wonder who they'll take out next.
I like it!
I just dont see why Garrett feels whites has anything they want or need at this point. The only tech I can see them modifying or enhancing would be the V3i, other than that, Garrett has run circles around whites for many years. What does garrett have to gain from this purchase is my question? I just dont see many positives for us, the consumer is all. Still waiting for a flagship from Garrett the Apex was a step in the right direction, but IMO, they need something bigger, and better. Possibly a dedicated beach rig, with true multifrequency or a high end waterproof multifrequency unit. Only time will tell, but I'm still questioning this acquisition by Garrett. I'm a Garrett's fan, but the last few years have really changed my opinion about that company, to the point where I dont even own a Garrett machine anymore. They must have SOMETHING up their sleeves right?!?!
I just dont see why Garrett feels whites has anything they want or need at this point. The only tech I can see them modifying or enhancing would be the V3i, other than that, Garrett has run circles around whites for many years. What does garrett have to gain from this purchase is my question? I just dont see many positives for us, the consumer is all. Still waiting for a flagship from Garrett the Apex was a step in the right direction, but IMO, they need something bigger, and better. Possibly a dedicated beach rig, with true multifrequency or a high end waterproof multifrequency unit. Only time will tell, but I'm still questioning this acquisition by Garrett. I'm a Garrett's fan, but the last few years have really changed my opinion about that company, to the point where I dont even own a Garrett machine anymore. They must have SOMETHING up their sleeves right?!?!
Excellent points DIGGER27, I believe Garrett simply wants to make sure that no one else can use the White's name and reputation. I do hope this sale will help out the White's family, employees included.
I partly agree with your comments, but only to a point. Everything changes when you get to cheap foreign product intrusion ... and you even used it in your post.I was in retail for several decades, I have seen a few things.
I can see the possibility if this didn't happen somebody could have bought the whole shebang, sell all the tooling or get rid of it for scrap, contract with some Chinese company and start pumping out very cheap products with the Whites name sold online or through big box stores.
It would work in the favor for any company that tried to do this.
No matter what is in store for the Whites brand in the future now none of that can happen, Garrett made sure of that.
I'd bet they just didn't want first texas to get it.Kajunman made some great points, but I'd also like to add that it's also possibility this was less of a R&D move and more of a ruthless business decision. Perhaps White's didn't have anything Garrett wanted, but Garrett knew White's had something their competitors would want.