Kreg + Triton

[John Schaben]

I just heard a rumor that Kreg is handling distribution/support for Triton equipment. Anyone else heard anything?  Would make a great match for the router tables.

[Richard Sands]

Hi John,

I heard that from someone at HTC, the former USA distributor of Triton routers, etc.

BTW, I've seen your postings at routerforums.com.  Thank you for your contributions in this forum and that forum.

[John Schaben]

Hi Richard - Dunno about Triton. Been wanting to get my hands on their 2-1/4 hp version... things were all over the place last spring and early summer, now they are nowhere to be found. Conversley, the 3-1/4 couldn't be had before about September now they are everywhere.

I enjoy routerforums, lot of unique information over there. A lot going on here about using the pocket hole jig. Some of these guys put out some amazing stuff with pocket screws.

Richard Sands said:

Hi John,

I heard that from someone at HTC, the former USA distributor of Triton routers, etc.

BTW, I've seen your postings at routerforums.com.  Thank you for your contributions in this forum and that forum.

[KregRep]

http://www.tritontools.com/News/32

 

Triton announces distribution agreement with Kreg Tool Company in the United States

8/26/2011

Triton is delighted to announce an exclusive distribution agreement with Kreg Tool Company to distribute Triton power tools, spare parts and accessories to customers in the United States.

Based in Huxley, Iowa, Kreg is ideally located to support Triton customers in the United States, and this agreement will complement Triton’s existing worldwide distribution network. 

“I can’t think of any better company to represent Triton in the U.S. This partnership is instrumental in supporting and driving Triton’s market growth and will allow us to create unified distribution, sales and support services for new and existing customers” said Mark Owen, Global Business Development Manager for Triton. “The Triton range of precision tools will be complemented by Kreg’s strong customer base, knowledge and expertise, and we are very excited to begin working with them”. 

“We are very excited to begin a new partnership with Triton.” stated Todd Sommerfeld, President of Kreg Tool Company.  “Kreg and Triton have similar yet complimentary goals for future product growth and we feel the synergy created here benefits both brands both now and into the future.”

About Triton
Triton is recognized around the world as a leading manufacturer of high quality power tools and workshop equipment. From the first Workstation, produced in 1976, to the latest plunge router, precision has been at the very heart of Triton’s philosophy and is the guiding principle behind everything we do.

Designed in Australia and produced to exacting standards, the Triton range includes award-winning routers, the industry-renowned Superjaws clamping system and the outstandingly versatile Series 2000 Workcentre. 

For more information visit www.tritontools.com 

About Kreg
Kreg Tool Company is a leading U.S. manufacturer of quality woodworking tools and an innovative voice in the woodworking community.  In 1989, Kreg pioneered the original Kreg Jig®, helping to bring the speed, strength, and simplicity of Pocket-Screw Joinery to the weekend woodworker.  

Today, Kreg continues in the tradition of innovation and quality craftsmanship with its unique Klamp Table™, Precision Machine Accessories, and full line of Precision Routing Products. Kreg products are currently sold in hundreds of fine woodworking stores and homecenters throughout the U.S., Canada, Australia and the UK.  For more information, visitwww.kregtool.com.

 

[John Schaben]

Wow - 2-1/2 months... wonder how I missed this. Can we assume the products will be marketed through the Kreg site?

I already have the 10" sliding compound miter saw and the JOF001, 1.33 HP router. Dust collection on the router is phenomenal. That's why I'm kinda looking for it's big brother.

Website wasn't a heck of a lot of help but I did find availdistribution through it.
The only brick and mortar seems to be in Huxley. Well, that's only 300 miles from me...hmmmm.

 

KregRep said:

http://www.tritontools.com/News/32

 

Triton announces distribution agreement with Kreg Tool Company in the United States

8/26/2011

 

Triton is delighted to announce an exclusive distribution agreement with Kreg Tool Company to distribute Triton power tools, spare parts and accessories to customers in the United States.

Based in Huxley, Iowa, Kreg is ideally located to support Triton customers in the United States, and this agreement will complement Triton’s existing worldwide distribution network. 

“I can’t think of any better company to represent Triton in the U.S. This partnership is instrumental in supporting and driving Triton’s market growth and will allow us to create unified distribution, sales and support services for new and existing customers” said Mark Owen, Global Business Development Manager for Triton. “The Triton range of precision tools will be complemented by Kreg’s strong customer base, knowledge and expertise, and we are very excited to begin working with them”. 

“We are very excited to begin a new partnership with Triton.” stated Todd Sommerfeld, President of Kreg Tool Company.  “Kreg and Triton have similar yet complimentary goals for future product growth and we feel the synergy created here benefits both brands both now and into the future.”

About Triton
Triton is recognized around the world as a leading manufacturer of high quality power tools and workshop equipment. From the first Workstation, produced in 1976, to the latest plunge router, precision has been at the very heart of Triton’s philosophy and is the guiding principle behind everything we do.

Designed in Australia and produced to exacting standards, the Triton range includes award-winning routers, the industry-renowned Superjaws clamping system and the outstandingly versatile Series 2000 Workcentre. 

For more information visit www.tritontools.com 

About Kreg
Kreg Tool Company is a leading U.S. manufacturer of quality woodworking tools and an innovative voice in the woodworking community.  In 1989, Kreg pioneered the original Kreg Jig®, helping to bring the speed, strength, and simplicity of Pocket-Screw Joinery to the weekend woodworker.  

Today, Kreg continues in the tradition of innovation and quality craftsmanship with its unique Klamp Table™, Precision Machine Accessories, and full line of Precision Routing Products. Kreg products are currently sold in hundreds of fine woodworking stores and homecenters throughout the U.S., Canada, Australia and the UK.  For more information, visitwww.kregtool.com.

 

[Richard Sands]

Hi John,

Woodcraft sells Triton routers and has had sales on them since the summer.  First it was the 12 amps model #MOF001; then it was the #JOF001  9 amps 1.33 HP plunge router (which I bought for my first router); and, now until Nov. 23 Woodcraft has the #TRC001  3-1/4 HP Plunge Router @ $199.99 in limited quantites. 

[John Schaben]

Hi Richard - I have the JOF, you could do a heck of a lot worse for a first router. I was really impressed with the dust collection. Festool might be better but not for their prices. I saw the Woodcraft add and am sorely tempted but hard to justify. It's really to big for hand held use and I already have a Freud 3000 for my table. I'm kinda looking for a MOF if it has similar dust collection to the JOF,  Don't really need another router, already have 8... I must be catching Bj-itis.  The biggest shortfall I found on the JOF is the lack of ability to take on guide bushings. Modifying a Milescraft baseplate is easy enough to do though. Only took about 45 minutes and I got the edge guide/circle cutter incorporated.

Richard Sands said:

Hi John,

Woodcraft sells Triton routers and has had sales on them since the summer.  First it was the 12 amps model #MOF001; then it was the #JOF001  9 amps 1.33 HP plunge router (which I bought for my first router); and, now until Nov. 23 Woodcraft has the #TRC001  3-1/4 HP Plunge Router @ $199.99 in limited quantites.