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Re: EGL (predictably) jumps on the LED bandwagon

Posted By: neontek
Date: Friday, 13 May 2011, at 4:43 a.m.

In Response To: Re: EGL (predictably) jumps on the LED bandwagon (John Anderson)

> Why is everyone beating up on EGL? Local
> sign supply places sell non-neon products,
> and I don't hear anyone suggesting Glantz,
> Reece, Tubelite, etc. are low-lifes?

> The fact is, fewer people are buying neon
> materials these days. EGL has to survive.
> Another supplier (not EGL) told me privately
> on the phone selling LED products has
> fortunately allowed them to continue to
> offer neon.

> EGL loves neon - I've met several folks from
> there during my 20 year neon career. I've no
> doubt they would much rather sell neon
> tubes, electrodes, etc. instead of entering
> the very saturated and competitive
> LED-module market.

> Not just EGL, but the other mfgs and
> distributors (Transco, Eurocom, France,
> Ventex... the list goes on). These folks are
> all selling LED products too. That doesn't
> make them traitors.

************************

John,

I felt I was questioning the validity of Sean's statements here compared to the statements put forth on EGL's website. The two seemed to conflict.
Anyway, they're a big company, I think they can take a little "beating up" when it's deserved. To me, it just stings to see a NEON giant like EGL utilize resources built by the NEON industry, to manufacture and sell leds(especially under the same NEON established "EGL" name).

I don't think comparing generic "sign supply places" to EGL is a very good analogy. WAY different scenarious... for over 80 years EGL has been "Your NEON Source", while sign suppliers have always sold other various non-NEON related products ( And there is one "low-life" supplier on your list that i have not used for over 15 years, but that's another story ).

When given the choice of equal product quality, I'd always pick the one who does not sell or manufacture leds, vs. the "traitor".

Support those who support us (not undermine us)!
Just my opinion,
Tony D.

Messages In This Thread

• EGL (predictably) jumps on the LED bandwagon -- SVP Neon Equipment -- Friday, 6 May 2011, at 3:21 p.m.
  • Re: EGL (predictably) jumps on the LED bandwagon -- neontek -- Saturday, 7 May 2011, at 3:51 a.m.
    • Re: EGL (predictably) jumps on the LED bandwagon -- SVP Neon Equipment -- Saturday, 7 May 2011, at 3:56 p.m.
      • Re: EGL (predictably) jumps on the LED bandwagon -- AndyB -- Sunday, 8 May 2011, at 3:46 a.m.
        • Re: EGL (predictably) jumps on the LED bandwagon -- John Anderson -- Tuesday, 10 May 2011, at 7:04 p.m.
          • Re: EGL (predictably) jumps on the LED bandwagon -- SVP Neon Equipment -- Thursday, 12 May 2011, at 6:38 p.m.
          • Re: EGL (predictably) jumps on the LED bandwagon -- neontek -- Friday, 13 May 2011, at 4:43 a.m.
      • Re: EGL (predictably) jumps on the LED bandwagon -- sean s -- Sunday, 8 May 2011, at 10:55 a.m.
        • Re: EGL (predictably) jumps on the LED bandwagon -- neontek -- Monday, 9 May 2011, at 4:22 a.m.
        • Re: EGL (predictably) jumps on the LED bandwagon -- neontek -- Monday, 9 May 2011, at 4:50 a.m.
        • Setting the record straight -- SVP Neon Equipment -- Thursday, 12 May 2011, at 6:37 p.m.

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