Robert Hickman and I are pleased to announce that Dynon has acquired AFS. You can read the details in our Press Release.
The quick synopsis is; Dynon is buying AFS to keep AFS a strong and growing brand in the experimental market. Both companies will stay separate, each with their own development staff, sales, marketing, and tech support. Dynon will be using its manufacturing capabilities and supply chain strengths to help reduce AFS costs. AFS is remaining in Oregon, and there is no consolidation of location or staff.
I am sure that there will have many questions which Rob and I will try and answer. The most obvious ones are answered below.
-Robert
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President, Dynon Avionics
Q: Why is Dynon acquiring AFS?
A: To use Dynon?s financial strength to keep AFS strong and vibrant in the experimental community.
Q: Are AFS and Dynon merging?
A: No. Both AFS and Dynon will continue to operate as separate companies.
Q: Will AFS be moving or consolidating with Dynon?
A: No. There are no changes in location in either company. AFS is located in Canby, Oregon, and Dynon is located in Woodinville, Washington.
Q: Will AFS be winding down their company over time?
A: No. In fact, this acquisition is explicitly designed to keep AFS products thriving in the market.
Q: Will Dynon technical support be supporting AFS products, or vice versa?
A: No. Each company continues with their own tech support staff. Dynon staff will not provide technical support on AFS products, and vice-versa.
Q: Are there going to be changes in personnel, especially at AFS? Is Rob leaving?
A: No. There are no changes in personnel. Rob will continue to run AFS and will be busier than ever.
Q: Will Dynon Sales and Marketing be promoting AFS products, or vice versa?
A: No. Each company will continue their own sales and marketing programs.
Q: Will Dynon manufacture AFS products?
A: Dynon intends to help manufacture some of the AFS products, although the details of which products and when are not yet decided. Regardless, AFS products will still be theirs, and their delivery, support, and warranty policies will continue as before.
Q: Will AFS and Dynon products be combined?
A: No. AFS will continue their product line and Dynon will continue theirs for the foreseeable future. The two companies will be sharing their respective technology expertise, so that both product lines continue to improve. AFS will continue to source some product modules from Dynon, like the transponder, with more to follow.
Q: What about the previously-announced collaboration between AFS and TruTrak?
A: AFS will continue to support TruTrak autopilots. However, a joint ATS venture will not be moving forward.
Q: Which product should I buy, AFS or Dynon?
A: What is important is you still have a choice of the two best product lines on the market, from companies that are truly dedicated to the experimental market.
The quick synopsis is; Dynon is buying AFS to keep AFS a strong and growing brand in the experimental market. Both companies will stay separate, each with their own development staff, sales, marketing, and tech support. Dynon will be using its manufacturing capabilities and supply chain strengths to help reduce AFS costs. AFS is remaining in Oregon, and there is no consolidation of location or staff.
I am sure that there will have many questions which Rob and I will try and answer. The most obvious ones are answered below.
-Robert
--
President, Dynon Avionics
Q: Why is Dynon acquiring AFS?
A: To use Dynon?s financial strength to keep AFS strong and vibrant in the experimental community.
Q: Are AFS and Dynon merging?
A: No. Both AFS and Dynon will continue to operate as separate companies.
Q: Will AFS be moving or consolidating with Dynon?
A: No. There are no changes in location in either company. AFS is located in Canby, Oregon, and Dynon is located in Woodinville, Washington.
Q: Will AFS be winding down their company over time?
A: No. In fact, this acquisition is explicitly designed to keep AFS products thriving in the market.
Q: Will Dynon technical support be supporting AFS products, or vice versa?
A: No. Each company continues with their own tech support staff. Dynon staff will not provide technical support on AFS products, and vice-versa.
Q: Are there going to be changes in personnel, especially at AFS? Is Rob leaving?
A: No. There are no changes in personnel. Rob will continue to run AFS and will be busier than ever.
Q: Will Dynon Sales and Marketing be promoting AFS products, or vice versa?
A: No. Each company will continue their own sales and marketing programs.
Q: Will Dynon manufacture AFS products?
A: Dynon intends to help manufacture some of the AFS products, although the details of which products and when are not yet decided. Regardless, AFS products will still be theirs, and their delivery, support, and warranty policies will continue as before.
Q: Will AFS and Dynon products be combined?
A: No. AFS will continue their product line and Dynon will continue theirs for the foreseeable future. The two companies will be sharing their respective technology expertise, so that both product lines continue to improve. AFS will continue to source some product modules from Dynon, like the transponder, with more to follow.
Q: What about the previously-announced collaboration between AFS and TruTrak?
A: AFS will continue to support TruTrak autopilots. However, a joint ATS venture will not be moving forward.
Q: Which product should I buy, AFS or Dynon?
A: What is important is you still have a choice of the two best product lines on the market, from companies that are truly dedicated to the experimental market.