Thread: Carba-Tec exclusive distributor of Triton from Jan 2010

Sounds great though I rang the brisbane store about this yesterday lunch time and got a "We have no idea what is happening with Triton".

Good that the brand is back up and running.

Cheers,
Dave

Main reason for the lack of knowledge is the fact that the deal was not done until a couple of weeks ago, and officially, we don't become distributors until 1st Jan 2010.

We have tried to keep it under wraps to avoid a flood of enquiries for goods we could not supply, and we need time to educate our staff on all things orange. The cat was let out of the bag a tad early due to the inclusion of Carba-Tec stores on the Triton Tools | Home site, distributor listing.

Try again after the 'official' date....and it should be a different story.

Dohboy

Thanks Dohboy. I spoke to Brisbane head office yesterday and they were very helpful. I wasn't meaning to criticise Carba-tec, more highlight the rapidly changing nature of this, and with probably more than a hint of frustration at the way Oz has been treated with respect to Triton.

I am glad that my (mostly!) beloved orange tools will have support, and the opportunity to even grow a little in number.

I actually think having Carbatec as a supplier is much better for the likes of us than Bunnings. Time will tell though.

Cheers,
Dave

HI there,
i have just visited the caba-tec web site and on the front page it says that triton is coming in early 2010
Have a look
CARBA-TEC - Woodworking Tools and Woodworking Machines
Thanks Ben

They have excluded the 1400W router. I hope they pick it up sooner rather than later.

So what's the go on spares you only list
3-1/4HP Router
3-1/4HP 235mm Power Saw
on the powered tools side of things.
Are you having spares for all the previous range of Triton powered tools?

Great News, I need a few parts, someone may already have some they could sell me.

I'm chasing a spare riving knife, the one that is used on the Triton compact saw table, to hold the guard in place and is easily removable. I think the other workcenter etc uses the same part or it could be bigger I'm not sure.

Please let me know if anyone has one, some people don't even use them so I'm hoping to find an old one lying around. The bayonet adapter piece for the DE could come in handy as well. It mounts to the top of the guard and accepts normal size vac hose.

As we move forward, and the owners of the Triton brand re-negotiate with the former maufacturers, we MAY be able to source some spares for older Triton products. It all depends on if they still make the product or carry spares. My suggestion is to contact our spare parts department in the new year. They have a full set of parts breakdowns, and can at least get the ball rolling.

The Aussie made product is not a problem. The manufacturers have assured us that plenty of parts are available, and we are busy working out what parts, and how we want to buy them (mixed packs vs. bulk packs etc etc). Unfortunately, most of the MK3 gear has been either used up, or sold off, so I dont like our chances with that model (although it hasn't been made for 13+ years!).

I notice there is only one model router listed???

Also, given we all know what the previous rrp was, and that there was previous competition between retailers, I will be curious to know how much of a mark up carbatec adds. I will be interested to see how much the routers are listed for. I am pessimistically predicting they will be much more expensive than they used to be.

Competition...yes. There certainly was competition, and look where it got us, and what effect it had on the Triton brand.

Firstly...YES we will include the MOF in the range. This should happen during early/mid 2010.

Secondly price.... for those who are pessimistic, and are still bold enough to be predicting our 2010 price points, your hired! I can tell you its a daunting task predicting the US vs AUS dollar crashes, interest rates and general global financial climate fluctuations. We are still working our way through nearly 10,000 product lines, and a 300+ page catalog, trying to calculate our offer to you for 2010.

The good news is....a NEW model TRA001 will be offered (with improvements and inclusions never seen before here in Australia), and the RRP is planned to be around the same, if not LOWER then it was. Same spec, same factory, better features, better offer.

A little optimism people! I thought you would be happy to see the product with a future, rather then just slipping into your memory.

Dohboy

I saw the Carba-Tec online catalogue today and read about the Triton information. Yes I am happy that Triton is back on the Market.

People are always going to be concern with price. That is just something we do. If someone is not happy with paying x amount then they will go somewhere else, or get something else.

I want a part. Have been thinking for quite some time. Will be thinking for a little bit longer.

I think John G comment about competition was less about Triton vs other brands and more about shop A vs Shop B.

I certainly hope it works, and that Carbatec get a broader range of dealers to make it more accesible to the "general population"

Originally Posted by dohboy

A little optimism people! I thought you would be happy to see the product with a future, rather then just slipping into your memory.

True. I am glad that carbatec will be stocking triton. I am glad that anyone will be stocking triton. My question about price is because I am indeed waiting to get a TRA001.

My earlier point about competition is that I am always wary of "exclusive" distributors, and the impact it has on consumer choice. e.g. it is easy for bunnings to offer a 10% undercut when 50% of their products are their own brand (think ozito).

Hi there,
Carba-tecs web site is now taking orders.