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    Default What's going on with Conid ?

    Dear Conid fans
    Let me give you some more Insight on what is going on at Conid.
    Conid was a small spin-off of Komec, a machine design and building company for the pharmaceutical industry.
    Lonza - a Swiss multinational- acquired Capsugel, the world leader in medical capsule manufacturing two years ago
    Komec being the main supplier mechanical parts and machines of Capsugel , Lonza eagerly wanted also to buy Komec….
    And since 18 months Komec has effectively been sold to Lonza..
    Werner Helsen - the previous owner of Komec and still the director -obtained however the rights to continue making Conid pens in the Komec workshop.
    However with one limitation : Conid parts should only be made when the production for Lonza allows it, so in time slots when the machines are available.
    Given the hectic transition period, coupled to the Corona pandemic and the overwhelming requests for pharmaceutical machinery, the Komec workload has been enormous.
    This is the main reason why the re-start of Conid was delayed several times….
    Note however Conid already made a large stock of the the main parts in the mean time , so once they restart delivery will occur within reasonable time.
    Only the standard Bulkfillers - regular Flat top , Minimalistica and Kingsize pens will become available in small series, no custom features will be offered (except for nib grinding)
    Werner worked hard towards the Conid re-start and has nearly finished to re-struct the Conid manufacturing and assembly process as well as creating a proper customer service.
    Within a few months Conid will send out a news letter with all further details.
    So please stay tuned,
    Best regards,
    Francis

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    Default Re: What's going on with Conid ?

    Quote Originally Posted by Fountainbel View Post
    ...Lonza eagerly wanted also to buy Komec…. And since 18 months Komec has effectively been sold to Lonza....
    That explains the zipped lips for such a long time!

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    Default Re: What's going on with Conid ?

    Very interesting.

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    Default Re: What's going on with Conid ?

    Thank you for this update, Francis. Best wishes to you, Werner, and Conid
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    Default Re: What's going on with Conid ?

    This is good news.
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    Default Re: What's going on with Conid ?

    Apparently Gravitas and Tokyo Pen Station are working something similar that will take #6 or #8 sized nibs. Pricing expected to be around $400. For users it will be good to see some competition in the market. Anticipated release around August.
    Last edited by Empty_of_Clouds; June 21st, 2022 at 03:57 PM.

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    Default Re: What's going on with Conid ?

    Very interesting, but I see this as being like trying to get concert tickets for a hot band. You'll have to stay up all night and be first online when sales start again in order to get the pen you want in reasonable time.

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    Default Re: What's going on with Conid ?

    Quote Originally Posted by markofp View Post
    Very interesting, but I see this as being like trying to get concert tickets for a hot band. You'll have to stay up all night and be first online when sales start again in order to get the pen you want in reasonable time.
    You might be right......

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    Quote Originally Posted by Fountainbel View Post
    Quote Originally Posted by markofp View Post
    Very interesting, but I see this as being like trying to get concert tickets for a hot band. You'll have to stay up all night and be first online when sales start again in order to get the pen you want in reasonable time.
    You might be right......
    Would it help to camp out in some small charming Flemish Waasland town?
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    Default Re: What's going on with Conid ?

    I really appreciate the heads up. I was wondering when my favorite pens might be coming back online. I own three already, but was hoping to possibly pick up another standard at some point.

    Dave

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    Default Re: What's going on with Conid ?

    Thank you Francis.

    I keep reminding myself that I didn't wanted one of these pens when they were still available. I even declined when I was offered one....

    So how is it that I have had an irresistible desire to own a Conid Bulkfiller for some time now...!?! Strange thing.

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    Default Re: What's going on with Conid ?

    Quote Originally Posted by Marsilius View Post
    Quote Originally Posted by Fountainbel View Post
    Quote Originally Posted by markofp View Post
    Very interesting, but I see this as being like trying to get concert tickets for a hot band. You'll have to stay up all night and be first online when sales start again in order to get the pen you want in reasonable time.
    You might be right......
    Would it help to camp out in some small charming Flemish Waasland town?
    Nice idea,
    I don't expect it would help since I'm not involved with the Conid sales

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    Default Re: What's going on with Conid ?

    Quote Originally Posted by Fountainbel View Post
    Quote Originally Posted by markofp View Post
    Very interesting, but I see this as being like trying to get concert tickets for a hot band. You'll have to stay up all night and be first online when sales start again in order to get the pen you want in reasonable timeYou might be right......

    Would it help to camp out in some small charming Flemish Waasland town?
    Nice idea,
    I don't expect it would help since I'm not involved with the Conid sales
    There could be worse ways to spend my time than thinking about oil and vinegar . . .
    Fortibus es in ero

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    Default Re: What's going on with Conid ?

    Quote Originally Posted by Marsilius View Post


    There could be worse ways to spend my time than thinking about oil and vinegar . . .
    Sorry , but I'm curios..
    Could you explain the meaning of your quote ?
    Thanks & regards,
    Francis

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