Re: PASSAP CLOSURE INFO FORWARDED

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On Thursday, December 2, 1999 at 12:00:00 AM UTC-8, David + Anne Thompson wrote:
> An important Message for Passap Knitters
>
> Recently, Passap America learned that the final Passap knitting
> machines have been manufactured. This means that the current supply
> of new machines are the last Passap knitting machines to be produced
> at the facility in Dietikon Switzerland.
>
> What This Means to the Passap Knitting Machine Owner
>
> If you own a Passap knitting machine, your dealer has our "Peace of
> Mind Parts List" for each of Passap's products. These parts are what
> we recommend you have in your possession for the Peace of Mind your
> Passap knitting machine will continue to knit for at least another 5
> years. In other words, to be sure you will not be disappointed if
> something on your Passap machine breaks, you should take care to have
> the parts you need to keep knitting. Currently, there is a complete
> supply of EVERYTHING Passap. As the new product inventory depletes
> over the next year, some parts may be in short supply. Note that we
> said "MAY". We believe the best course of action is to prepare to
> keep your machine operational and not to rely that someone will have
> a needed part should yours break. Just as you would have groceries if
> a major snowstorm hits, the Peace of Mind parts list is to keep you
> knitting for at least the next 5 years.
>
> Passap America will continue to serve you until we no longer can
> supply your machine, accessory and part needs.
>
> So, you can still call your Passap dealer for needles, strippers and
> whatever else you need for your Passap Knitting machine. Our
> expectation is that the parts supply will last not less than 2 or 3
> years. By getting what you need, NOW. you won't have to worry about
> whether that peiod of time is 2 years or 4 years!
>
> Passap America will continue to have monthly parts deliveries until
> June 2000. After that, we will get semi-monthly parts deliveries.
>
> Passap America will continue to have new Passap knitting machines and
> accessories for about 1 year. We have stock of all products now, and
> will receive additional machines during December 1999. As we need to
> replenish the supply of new merchandise, we will have our orders
> filled by the factory until their supply of new machines and
> accessories is depleted.
>
> So, you need not worry about support for your Passap knitting
> machine. You do need to get your parts purchased so you can knit with
> Peace of Mind. Why is this happening? Well, once we knew that there
> would be a last Passap knitting machine, we felt the ethhical thing
> to do was to let you know what we know, so you could act in your
> interest and with as much knowledge as Passap America has. We did not
> make the decision to end production. We are just as upset as you are
> that things have evolved to this. But, there is power in knowledge,
> and we are confident you will be able to use your knowledge to your
> best interest!
>
> You, the Passap knitting family, has made it a wonderful experience
> to be your importer. We thank you for your support and look forward
> to making sure each of you has what you need to keep knitting on your
> Passap knitting machine.
>
> Sincerely,
>
> Victoria Beckner