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Post by henrun on Aug 21, 2018 2:24:12 GMT -5
Hi folks!
Through a Mafell dealership I might be in on a meeting with two german factory reps at that dealership some time in September.
If there is no scheduling conflict I would attend as they are going to talk about the future of Mafell in Sweden.
I don't have any "weight" as such in the discussion but I do speak enough german to help them out with the translation as they don't speak english that well from their side. As I understand it one of them will be the sales rep who I am already a little familiar with and I have spoken to her on the phone and have exchanged email with that person before. The other person I think will be a technical representative.
There will be room for discussing new and current products and I am choc full of "suggestions" though I would like to hear from you guys if there is anything you would like me to convey to them if I get the chance.
I am sure that since the two of them only have two stops in Sweden they would be more than willing to take some time to talk about the market and Mafell in general. 
I will press the relevance of expanding the 18V line up since they have a strong partner in Metabo for both supporting products and the battery platform as such.
Any thoughts? Big or small are all welcome!
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Post by huntsgemein on Aug 21, 2018 8:24:00 GMT -5
The future of the cordless jiggie seems to be a big one for many on this forum. Me? I'm beastly careless myself, as I don't really do enough off-grid curve cutting to justify one. Sheet metal cutting generally requires mains power & stamina from one of the more metalwork-oriented makers like Bosch or Metabo.
Maybe ask whether there's a possible future contract for Metabo's 2 x 18v EC grinder motor in bigger & more powerful framing KSS cordless saws? Say a KSS 60 36M BL or similar. I see that you're not a fan yourself Henrik of bigger &/or heavier, more powerful battery tools, but I'm sure there's a big future for 36v saws in the framing construction industry where 18v just won't "cut it".
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Post by aas on Aug 21, 2018 10:32:20 GMT -5
Apart from 18v P1CC? :-)
I would like an Erika 60 2x 18v
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Post by kraftt on Aug 21, 2018 10:36:41 GMT -5
+1 for cordless jigsaw with neutral white led (off switch) and a side handle on carry case.
No way they’ll do it but it would be great if the KSS40 had a slightly larger diameter blade option for North America.
Would be very curious to know it they ever read these forums (?).
What’s the deal with MT55 not cutting to the guard on 45º’s ?
Open up USA market to wider distribution, like yesterday.
( Tip - Be sure to stand on top of the table and yell down at them when asking them these questions).
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Post by holmz on Aug 22, 2018 6:23:11 GMT -5
The MT55 cutting at the same place when angled would be good.
I am not a fan of cordless in general.
However if they were to head to a cordless with brushless DC motors then have an AC->DC converter that one could use from the wall it would make everyone happy.
Specifically me with the AC, and everyone else with a fist full of batteries,
Most of their really big gear is 240v... and should probably stay that way.
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Post by henrun on Aug 22, 2018 14:51:43 GMT -5
Will take note of all the above. Why the MT55 does not cut to the guard at 45 is something I am sure they can explain though I do think they should have solved that. I agree that most of their gear is oriented towards corded for performance but given the advance in battery tech I will voice my opinion that a few supplemental tools in 18V would be welcome and much appreciated given the way the market is developing. A cordless P1cc would be number one for me. I would like a Multicutter but honestly Metabo makes a solid and "cheap" one already and same with grinders and hammer drills so why bother Mafell with rebadging that kind of stuff when we want them sawing tools that they pride themselves on?  I will lecture them on slimmer grips - yes I will (said with a stubborn kids voice) - and bring my Hitachi and Metabo impact drills and ask them who on earth would prefer the Metabo grip with or without gloves. Good thing is that the dealer carries Hitachi so I can ask them to pick any Hitachi tool for grip ergonomics and compare to their own and I will show them the slim Hitachi circ saws with deep cutting abilities and ask them why they aren't doing the same. Nicely, of course. My chances of actually making a change is less than slim but if there is a tech at hand and he is as keen as the Festool rep I spoke to last year it will be a good conversation for sure. My interrogation skills are pretty good and I am sure I can relax the guy enough to at least admit to something, if given the chance. |
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Post by kraftt on Aug 22, 2018 16:59:09 GMT -5
...and better t-shirts and more interesting swag.  |
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Post by holmz on Aug 23, 2018 3:13:23 GMT -5
Or... Mafell...
"Nicht VentalatorJungens"
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Post by huntsgemein on Aug 23, 2018 17:15:34 GMT -5
What does that mean Holmz?
I'm roughly translating it (in my 50 year old schoolboy German) as "don't ventilate teenagers". Initially I thought it was "don't smoke children", but that'd use "rauchen" & "kinder" instead. Do tell.
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