Thursday, November 20, 2008
From RV Trade Digest:
BREAKING NEWS: Bigfoot Industries Closes
POSTED: Wednesday, 19 November 2008 | by Gordon White
This morning we received a tip that Bigfoot Industries had closed after thirty-one years in the RV manufacturing business. We then contacted the Bigfoot Industries switchboard and confirmed the unfortunate news. For further information we called Beau Durkee, Sales Representative for Bigfoot Industries.
TCM: What happened at Bigfoot this morning?
Beau: The major crediting bank for Bigfoot shut the company down. The bank’s decision came as a surprise to Bigfoot. We were willing to ride out this economic storm and absorb some losses, but the bank was not.
TCM: Is the Bigfoot closure permanent?
Beau: Yes. This is a permanent shut down and closure. If the company ever does restart, it would be something completely new.
TCM: Is there any warranty for Bigfoot owners?
Beau: Unfortunately, no. There is no company to back the warranty. If someone has a newer Bigfoot unit and they want some protection, my advice is to purchase extended warranty program from a local dealer.
TCM: Have the Bigfoot dealers been contacted?
Beau: I believe Jim Johnson, CEO and Co-Owner of Bigfoot, is drafting a letter for our dealer base now. I’ve been trying to contact the US dealers that I work with personally.
I spoke with Jim but I didn’t get a lot of specifics. He’s taking this incredibly personally as you might imagine. He’s very emotional about letting go of his employees who are his first concern.
Just this month, Jim invested $150,000 into a new fiberglass mold. The bank really caught Bigfoot off guard. There was certainly no intention to mislead any dealers or consumers who recently bought Bigfoot product. This was as much a surprise to Bigfoot as it was to the public.
TCM: Is there anything else you would like to add?
Beau: Please publish my phone number and invite Bigfoot owners to call me with any questions. My cell number is 661-406-5630.
TCM: Thank you Beau.
BREAKING NEWS: Bigfoot Industries Closes
POSTED: Wednesday, 19 November 2008 | by Gordon White
This morning we received a tip that Bigfoot Industries had closed after thirty-one years in the RV manufacturing business. We then contacted the Bigfoot Industries switchboard and confirmed the unfortunate news. For further information we called Beau Durkee, Sales Representative for Bigfoot Industries.
TCM: What happened at Bigfoot this morning?
Beau: The major crediting bank for Bigfoot shut the company down. The bank’s decision came as a surprise to Bigfoot. We were willing to ride out this economic storm and absorb some losses, but the bank was not.
TCM: Is the Bigfoot closure permanent?
Beau: Yes. This is a permanent shut down and closure. If the company ever does restart, it would be something completely new.
TCM: Is there any warranty for Bigfoot owners?
Beau: Unfortunately, no. There is no company to back the warranty. If someone has a newer Bigfoot unit and they want some protection, my advice is to purchase extended warranty program from a local dealer.
TCM: Have the Bigfoot dealers been contacted?
Beau: I believe Jim Johnson, CEO and Co-Owner of Bigfoot, is drafting a letter for our dealer base now. I’ve been trying to contact the US dealers that I work with personally.
I spoke with Jim but I didn’t get a lot of specifics. He’s taking this incredibly personally as you might imagine. He’s very emotional about letting go of his employees who are his first concern.
Just this month, Jim invested $150,000 into a new fiberglass mold. The bank really caught Bigfoot off guard. There was certainly no intention to mislead any dealers or consumers who recently bought Bigfoot product. This was as much a surprise to Bigfoot as it was to the public.
TCM: Is there anything else you would like to add?
Beau: Please publish my phone number and invite Bigfoot owners to call me with any questions. My cell number is 661-406-5630.
TCM: Thank you Beau.
