The closure of STG’s facilities, including those of Mac Baren and Sutliff, could have several implications for the pipe tobacco market:
1. Supply Chain Disruption: The consolidation may disrupt the supply chain, affecting availability and potentially leading to price fluctuations as production shifts to other facilities.
2. Market Concentration: With fewer production sites, there could be increased market concentration, potentially reducing competition and impacting smaller brands that rely on these facilities for manufacturing.
3. Economic Impact: Communities reliant on these facilities for employment may face economic challenges, similar to other regions affected by declining tobacco demand.
4. Regulatory Influence: As larger companies consolidate operations, they may exert more influence over regulatory policies, potentially affecting tobacco control efforts.
There were a number of pipe tobacco industry insiders in attendance at the Chicago pipe collectors club annual Christmas party last weekend.
I will not name any of them at this point (there will be many folks terminated) , but I want to succinctly passed on what was voiced to me
First, there usually only two reasons a company acquires it's competitors, planned expansion or elimination.
As most of you may have surmised, it is elimination..
This has broader implications than many may realize as Sutliff produces blends under contract for private labels like Seattle Pipe Club and others.
I would also note that STG has no plans to sell recipes or production equipment they acquired in this purchase.
Second, while I don't have a list of blends that may be preserved in some form, I am told that almost all will disappear.
Obviously, the best advice would be to stock up.
My final comment is that, things are always changing with regard to business decisions, particularly when boards replace CEO's, so future resurrections can happen.
Kentucky Fried Popcorn presents a visual history of the role of pipes in movies. What other choice could I make for the 40’s but film noir? Part Three – The 1940’s
Kentucky Fried Popcorn presents a visual history of the role of pipes in movies. And yes, I know the 30’s didn’t come after the 50’s, but when I realized I’d missed a golden chance to do a Universal Horror toon, I couldn’t resist. Part Two – The 1930’s
NEWS ALERT – Nicotine Limits Rule & TPMP Rule Moved to Long Term Actions
Today, the advanced preview of tomorrow's Federal Register indicates that the Executive Branch will update the Unified Agenda, the master list of all regulations that will be taken up over the coming year.
This action by the Executive Branch is highly unusual because the new Unified Agenda is not due until May.
Of greatest significance is that both the Nicotine Limits rule and the Manufacturing Practices rule have been moved from "Final" to "Long Term Actions."
This action by the Trump Administration means that they do not intend to move forward with either rule.
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The closure of STG’s facilities, including those of Mac Baren and Sutliff, could have several implications for the pipe tobacco market:
1. Supply Chain Disruption: The consolidation may disrupt the supply chain, affecting availability and potentially leading to price fluctuations as production shifts to other facilities.
2. Market Concentration: With fewer production sites, there could be increased market concentration, potentially reducing competition and impacting smaller brands that rely on these facilities for manufacturing.
3. Economic Impact: Communities reliant on these facilities for employment may face economic challenges, similar to other regions affected by declining tobacco demand.
4. Regulatory Influence: As larger companies consolidate operations, they may exert more influence over regulatory policies, potentially affecting tobacco control efforts.
Interesting... very interesting.
https://www.youtube.com/embed/videoseries?list=PLYf5EuacN1xafiDmT-nnOygrZbJ0lPyUK
It would be silly of STG to stop producing the blends that are under contract for private labels.
But then again, the world is full of people and companies doing silly things.
Much appreciated...
Tnx @motie2
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https://www.smokingpipes.com/smokingpipesblog/single.cfm/post/2024-review
A Visual History of Pipes in Movies, pt 3
Kentucky Fried Popcorn presents a visual history of the role of pipes in movies. What other choice could I make for the 40’s but film noir? Part Three – The 1940’s
A Visual History of Pipes in Movies, pt 2
Kentucky Fried Popcorn presents a visual history of the role of pipes in movies. And yes, I know the 30’s didn’t come after the 50’s, but when I realized I’d missed a golden chance to do a Universal Horror toon, I couldn’t resist. Part Two – The 1930’s
A Visual History of Pipes in Movies, pt 1
Kentucky Fried Popcorn presents a visual history of the role of pipes in movies. Part One – The 1950’s
https://api.neonemails.com/emails/content/suMEVJZniKTEfUZhOgQHHwPO_MIFQJb4LkuKKcwrZkM=
This action by the Executive Branch is highly unusual because the new Unified Agenda is not due until May.
Of greatest significance is that both the Nicotine Limits rule and the Manufacturing Practices rule have been moved from "Final" to "Long Term Actions."
This action by the Trump Administration means that they do not intend to move forward with either rule.
To read a copy of the notice, click here.