[R-390] SBE, make of Orange Drops, to be sold...

[Todd Bigelow - PS]

Dave's post reminded me of something I thought might interest the crowd
here. SBE (makers of the famous 'orange drop' caps) is in the process of
being sold, or it may even be finliazed by now. When my pal who works
there told me this, I was nearly in a state of panic, but he reassured
me that the new fellow intends to keep things just as they are and
even(hopefully)improve business. Seems the new owner-to-be is also a
ham, so I'm going to see if I can catch up with him at some point for a
chat about products. Apparently Perry Browning(the previous, or soon to
be previous owner)is staying on for a while to help out. Perry is the
one who created SBE from the remains of Sprague's Barre, VT plant and
took over the orange drop line as well as others.

So, while our beloved OD's appear to be safe and in good hands, I was
reminded that they are but a small part of the business. I'm not sure
what else they sell, but a lot of items I'd guess. Sure would be nice if
we could get 'em to make the twist-lok electrolytics again, huh?

I'll dig around for the email to see who the new owner is, if anyone is
interested. I think he had a 7 or 8-area call, not that this indicates
where an op is from anymore. But I won't go into that...

73 de Todd/'Boomer'  KA1KAQ