Weber and Blackstone are merging

[Smokin Okie]

WEBER AND BLACKSTONE PRODUCTS TO COMBINE

WEBER AND BLACKSTONE PRODUCTS TO COMBINE

www.weber.com

Weber and Blackstone Products to Combine

Transaction to bring together iconic global brand in outdoor grilling with pioneer in outdoor griddles

Weber and Blackstone to continue to go to market as two distinct brands, both benefiting from strong commitment to R&D, and together offering customers diversified portfolio of products

 

[clifish]

This could be awesome as long as the venture (vulture) capitalists don't get involved.

 

[JIMSMOKES]

This could be awesome as long as the venture (vulture) capitalists don't get involved.

Unfortunately it usually means a good product. Goes cheap materials and is junk compared originals.

 

[Chris_in_SoCal]

Unfortunately it usually means a good product. Goes cheap materials and is junk compared originals.

Why am I picturing a British CEO talking real fast but saying nothing?

 

[dls1]

This could be awesome as long as the venture (vulture) capitalists don't get involved.

They're already there. BDT Capital Partners owns Weber and was behind the deal with Blackstone.

 

[mike243]

Most of the times you see a merger it's because of capital, look at Sears and Kmart merger, down to 20 something stores with thousands closed, not sure how or why the ones still open are making it. hope my sears pension holds out another 20 years

 

[babydocsmoke]

Unfortunately it usually means a good product. Goes cheap materials and is junk compared originals.

this. More times then not.

 

[Dustin Dorsey]

I generally don't view Blackstone as having the same quality as Weber. However, they do seem to be more innovative in my eyes. I'm a big Weber fan but I also really enjoy cooking on my baseline Blackstone griddle. I keep it seasoned and I've had no issues. Maybe Weber will get a little more adventurous with their product offerings.