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Old 08-03-2019, 02:00 PM
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Originally Posted by Ez2cDave
Ask yourself this . . . Why doesn't Aerotech have a line of HPR kits ?
Dave F.
As someone who made motors and kits at the same time and knowing Gary well, I can tell you he was singularly focused on the motor. The main reason he came out with kits as well, was getting the Enertek assets and offering mass market kits to go with mass market motors.

In the early days he had Ace and U.S. Rockets servicing the kit needs. Later LOC Precision gained popularity and has lived on forever since. Since Ron got started by making large nose cone molds and his best friend was the only tube guy, he was perfectly situated to dominate that.

You will also note the AT kit packaging is an afterthought. Compare that to how either a U.S. Rockets or LOC larger kit is packaged. Highest shipping efficiency.

So he got both Enertek and Enerjet out of bankruptcy.
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