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    Default I Thought GMC Was Out of Business?

    I see on Ebay and Amazon UK that GMC are selling routers, they have an 1800watt variable speed one and a 710watt trimmer as well as other tools,

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    I thought they were out of business but this is on their website:

    "About Us
    Global Machinery Company (GMC) is committed to delivering innovative and exceptionally cool power tool products. Established in Australia in 1997, GMC has experienced phenomenal growth and is now at the forefront of the power tool market.

    GMC prides itself in being a leader in product innovation. Ongoing investment in research and design will see GMC continue to provide innovative products that meet and surpass customer demand. GMC products are available worldwide including the United Kingdom, France, Germany, Italy, Spain, New Zealand, Canada and the United States of America. With an extensive range manufactured using high grade materials, modern manufacturing techniques and incorporating the very latest in contemporary design, every GMC power tool is packed with innovation and at the forefront of consumer desire."

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    If you do a search for stockists in Australia on their website none come up even though they brag about the company starting in Aus. I guess they were always manufactured in China so it's no wonder that someone has started them up again under the same name and probably from the same manufacturing facility.

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    GMC and Triton brands are now owned by Silverline Tools in the UK.

    The original owners of GMC tools still sells tools sold worldwide (on a much smaller scale) under 909 brand name with 909 days warranty for DIY/home users.
    Reuel

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    And lo, it came to pass that on the 910th day there was a loud fizzing noise, and billowing clouds of smoke did come forth. And the shed was filled with sounds of wailing and the gnashing of teeth. Here endeth the gospel according to GMC/909.

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    Quote Originally Posted by reuelt View Post
    GMC and Triton brands are now owned by Silverline Tools in the UK.

    The original owners of GMC tools still sells tools sold worldwide (on a much smaller scale) under 909 brand name with 909 days warranty for DIY/home users.
    Triton is owned by Powerbox.

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    A quick follow up for 909 tools in Australia.

    909 Tools and Brand Information

    My understanding ( there was a thread on the GMC demise some time back when they pulled out of Oz) is that their eggs were almost all in one basket in Oz and when Bunnings pulled the pin there followed a catastrophic collapse. They reformed in the UK but clearly things did not go so well there either.

    Just on 909, it appears their faith in major hardware chains had a doomed history:

    "In Australia, the tools are distributed exclusively through Masters Hardware."

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    Quote Originally Posted by Chrism3 View Post
    Triton is owned by Powerbox.
    You are right. My bad.
    From Powerbox.com
    "Our brand portfolio includes Silverline, Triton, GMC (Global Machinery Company), Fixman and Task."
    Another site: "Group Silverline, based in Yeovil, manufactures hand and power tools under the Silverline, GMC and Triton brands to companies based in Europe, the US, Australia and South Africa."

    So GMC, Triton and Silverline are only marketed by Silverline tools but are brands owned by Powerbox?

    Wonder what is the relationship between Powerbox and Silverline?
    Reuel

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    Quote Originally Posted by Bushmiller View Post
    A quick follow up for 909 tools in Australia.

    909 Tools and Brand Information

    My understanding ( there was a thread on the GMC demise some time back when they pulled out of Oz) is that their eggs were almost all in one basket in Oz and when Bunnings pulled the pin there followed a catastrophic collapse. They reformed in the UK but clearly things did not go so well there either.

    Just on 909, it appears their faith in major hardware chains had a doomed history:

    "In Australia, the tools are distributed exclusively through Masters Hardware."

    Regards
    Paul
    909 is still sold by Lowe in USA, I think. Lowe was 50% owner of collapsed Master Hardware (other 50% Woolworths) and Amazon.com
    In Australia, Kogan.com (new Dick Smith) still sells some 909.
    Reuel

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