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Thanks for the added info, Graham. I wish another company would buy them. Peter 
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Originally Posted by: Graham HO  For those of our members who did not already know... Originally Posted by: petestra Sad news. I'll be sorry to see their loss. Peter  Merged these 2 posts into the previous thread opened regarding this topic.
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Vollmer kits are the best, without spending a fortune or doing a lot of custom work.
Hard to believe they are going under, tough economy!
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Truly truly sad day indeed for all kit builders. Without a doubt one of if not the best known and respected names in kits. Fingers crossed that someone will come to the rescue, although it does have me thinking. I've got the Vollmer "5757" 6 Stall Roundhouse still in the shrink wrap.  It going to be a good 12 months before I start on the new layout and depending what happens in that time I could be tempted to leave it alone as I imagine that although its not one of their rare kits it might become collectable.  LOL, then again by the time it is I'll be dead and gone and the kids would be likely to just chuck it out. Erh, lay money Marklin end up with that mould anyway. |
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Ditto my post #51 from this thread. It's quite sad to see a great company go after so many years of knowing them and their wonderful, well-made products. Peter
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The German language part of The Vollmer website shows that they are really closing now and are organising a liquidation sale . See here: LINKHowever, I could not find this info on the English part of the Vollmer site, so I made a translation for the forum; Vollmer says goodbye
After 68 years, the company Vollmer GmbH & Co.KG model toys from Zuffenhausen says goodbye.
Railroad enthusiasts and collectors now have the chance to acquire exceptional model building material and office equipment very cheap in the liquidation sale of Vollmer GmbH & Co.KG.
For sale are the following items:
- Complete model railroad layouts (show layouts H0 , N, and G)
- Showpieces (H0 , N , Z, and G)
- Old magazines & catalogs
- Models and Prototypes (Unique pieces!) (H0 , N , Z, and G)
- Large-format paintings, panels and banners
- Collectibles
- Showcases
- Tools and machinery of various kinds
- Office Furniture & office equipment
- Shelves & Shelving Systems
- Production lines & roads Pack
- and much more ...
date:
27.06.2014 12- 17h
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28.06.2014 10 -17h
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Originally Posted by: kweekalot
For sale are the following items:
- Complete model railroad layouts (show layouts H0 , N, and G)
- Showpieces (H0 , N , Z, and G)
- Old magazines & catalogs
- Models and Prototypes (Unique pieces!) (H0 , N , Z, and G)
- Large-format paintings, panels and banners
- Collectibles
- Showcases
- Tools and machinery of various kinds
- Office Furniture & office equipment
- Shelves & Shelving Systems
- Production lines & roads Pack
- and much more ...
date:
27.06.2014 12- 17h
and
28.06.2014 10 -17h
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Only at Porsche road 25, 70435 Stuttgart-Zuffenhausen. |
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Could be just the wording of the notice BUT I note that the moulds are not mentioned.
Hopefully that could mean someone has bought them. |
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On the website of Liquitrade you can find the pictures of the factory layouts, diorama's and other items for the Vollmer liquidation sale next Friday and Saturday. LINKLINK 2 |
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This is sad. It didn't fully hit me until now, but might need to stock up on some things as well. In particular there was the N scale Baden-Baden station I really wanted for a future project, and some of their old N scale catenary that has been out of production a while. (panic mode sets in!) |
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As sad as it is I am hopeful that there is no sign of the moulds anywhere so all going well someone has bought them all. We can but pray they will live on under another banner. I am stunned at the relatively low prices for the bulk of the equipment by Oz standards, heaps of bargains. Why did uncle Thorsten have to go and die he could have scored me some brilliant deals. |
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Are there any Forum members planning to go to the sale?
If so would you PM me as I would like to discuss if you could bid on an item for me.
Many thanks
Glenn |
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What a pity  Only four years after founder Wolfram K. Vollmer's death. He must be rolling in his grave. I really hope that some other company buys the molds. If this happens it is possible that some old items will surface to the market again like refinery towers  Best regards Åke Br502362 attached the following image(s):
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Originally Posted by: steventrain Maybe I am doing something wrong, but the link just opens to a blank page? BR Glenn |
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Hi Glenn,
It is working for me just now.
Cheers
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Originally Posted by: Renato Hi Glenn,
It is working for me just now.
Cheers
Renato It work fine here as well. |
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There seems to be some info floating around a few forums that Vollmer model business has been brought by Viessman in the last few days, The Vollmer website has been updated & states that normal production is back in force & a full catalogue will be available again. When the Vollmer name will appear in the Visseman Catalogue is not yet known. Interesting times ahead. Cheers Tom in Oz New Vollmer topic merged with the initial 'Vollmer closing' thread / kweekalot.Edited by moderator 12 August 2014 13:45:56(UTC)
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Sounds like a win for everyone if that is true! |
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Great news! Let's all hope that our super hobby makes a big comeback that's here to stay. Peter 
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Lokshop has posted an information letter in German and English about Viessmann taking on the rights to produce the Vollmer products with a September availability.
Great news.
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Good news but odd, I was under the impression that Viessmann and Kibri were if not in bed together the same company ?
After Vollmer Kibri is my second favourite kit maker so its all good to me. I always had a feeling since there was never any mention of the moulds in the liquidation/auction notices that a "deal" had been done with someone. |
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The company Kibri was liquidated, but Viessmann own the trademark and the moulds and Kibri items are now made in the Viessmann factory.
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Originally Posted by: Tom Jessop
...The Vollmer website has been updated & states that normal production is back in force & a full catalogue will be available again...
Huh Are you sure ?? I see no confirmation on the Vollmer website whatsoever. On the contrary, the site still shows the old message that Vollmer is closing and about the liquidation sales from last June, see screenshot. Marco  |
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Originally Posted by: Shamu Good news but odd, I was under the impression that Viessmann and Kibri were if not in bed together the same company ?
After Vollmer Kibri is my second favourite kit maker so its all good to me. I always had a feeling since there was never any mention of the moulds in the liquidation/auction notices that a "deal" had been done with someone. Hello Shamu, Yes, I believe that is correct. When in Germany last month I sought out a number of Vollmer, Faller and Kibri items that I wanted in "finishing" my layout (is it ever finished !??) . All the shops told me that Kibri has been acquired by Veissmann and some even mentioned that Kibri was not currently available because the containers are being re-branded to Veissmann. I have in the past preferred Vollmer kits to the other two mentioned and was pleased to find the Vollmer items I wanted from remaining stock in the shops I visited. If Veissmann have acquired Vollmer I hope they continue to produce from the old molds rather than just continue to use the brand. Regards, PJ
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Apparently it's true, see screenshot from the Viessmann website...   |
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A win win situation for everyone! I thought something like this might happen, and I'm glad to see it has.
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Great!
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What great news !! Ms Vollmer did look rather sad in the announcements of Vollmer closing, so it is nice that one family company has been revived by another. PJ
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VOLLMER continuosly? from "family to family", well, business are business!! is a good brand, i have same product in my collection. i wish luck for the future, is the best and for we the collectors. MACER Edited by user 12 August 2014 21:49:19(UTC)
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Hi.
Here the Vollmer website shows the Viessmann message accordingly.
Cheers,
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Originally Posted by: franciscohg 😁😁😁😁😁😁😁😁
Great news!!!!! Yes the best news I have heard all day! 
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So, did Viessmann buy the tooling at the "factory sale" earlier this year or did they just acquire the name? The message suggests that they bought the tools too, and that would be absolutely great.... Very happy to see that at least Viessmann seem to do ok in this rather specialised market... |
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Amazing Hujan, your chinese slogan is interesting, i don t not read still, very good.
congratulations.
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