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Harder & Steenbeck bought out by Iwata

Posted: January 3rd, 2018, 4:04 pm
by splash
I have just read in the AIRBRUSH magazine that Iwata have acquired Harder & Steenbeck, does this mean now Iwata controls the top end of the airbrush market the prices will go up?

I think I might get some spares in for my infinity airbrush before they hike up the prices :cry:

Re: Harder & Steenbeck bought out by Iwata

Posted: January 3rd, 2018, 4:09 pm
by Dazzled
splash wrote:I have just read in the AIRBRUSH magazine that Iwata have acquired Harder & Steenbeck, does this mean now Iwata controls the top end of the airbrush market the prices will go up?

I think I might get some spares in for my infinity airbrush before they hike up the prices :cry:
I hope not otherwise I might end up going back to Azteks.

Re: Harder & Steenbeck bought out by Iwata

Posted: January 3rd, 2018, 5:57 pm
by 59North
I think Iwata might understand that if they become a rich mans game, it might severely impact the bottom line. They are not the only game in town, however, I wouldn't be surprised if they inched prices up slightly.

Re: Harder & Steenbeck bought out by Iwata

Posted: January 3rd, 2018, 8:32 pm
by splash
The good news might be the combination of the two design teams might come up with the perfect product.

Re: Harder & Steenbeck bought out by Iwata

Posted: January 9th, 2018, 5:31 pm
by feanor
Ayup All...

I’m a dedicated Badger man so not bothered. However if Iwata hike prices I do feel sorry for you all.

Re: Harder & Steenbeck bought out by Iwata

Posted: January 10th, 2018, 9:40 am
by Zee28
I hope this doesn't compromise the quality of the Harder & Steenbeck products with any cost cutting or rationalisation, that'd be a shame.

Zee28

Re: Harder & Steenbeck bought out by Iwata

Posted: January 11th, 2018, 4:39 pm
by Eric Mc
I'm a big H&S fan so hope their line continues as before.

Re: Harder & Steenbeck bought out by Iwata

Posted: January 11th, 2018, 8:05 pm
by splash
Eric Mc wrote:I'm a big H&S fan so hope their line continues as before.
So am I, I love the quality and feel of their airbrush’s