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badbriar

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With the demise / reduction of Sutliff and Mac Baren, where are the master blenders off to?
First, there was Per George Jensen of Mac B. and then there is Russ Ouellette of Hearth & Home. I am sure that I missed others. Where are these giants of the Pipe tobacco industry going? Seems that there may be serious opportunities for them, with the demise of some highly sought after blends that have been abandoned by STG.
Wouldn't it be amazing if Per and Russ teamed up to give us some great limited offerings on a regular basis!
 
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sablebrush52

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With the demise / reduction of Sutliff and Mac Baren, where are the master blenders off to?
First, there was Per George Jensen of Mac B. and then there is Russ Ouellette of Hearth & Home. I am sure that I missed others. Where are these giants of the Pipe tobacco industry going? Seems that there may be serious opportunities for them, with the demise of some highly sought after blends that have been abandoned by STG.
Wouldn't it be amazing if Per and Russ teamed up to give us some great limited offerings on a regular basis!

Per George Jensen mentioned that he would be working on some personal blends with Gladora, a tobacco manufacturer located in Turkey.

Russ Ouellette worked in a management roll at P&C until recently, when he was laid off by order of STD.
 

badbriar

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"Per George Jensen mentioned that he would be working on some personal blends with Gladora, a tobacco manufacturer located in Turkey.
Russ Ouellette worked in a management roll at P&C until recently, when he was laid off by order of STD."

Horrible that the arrogant, @#%*!! at Mac B. & later, STD separated two of the most capable blenders we have today! Both will surely land well on their feet and do amazing things in the near future!
 
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warren

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don’t make assumptions.
Many do though. They can't help it. A lack of knowledge isn't going to stop them.

Horrible that the arrogant, @#%*!! at Mac B. & later, STD separated two of the most capable blenders we have today!
Why? They no doubt have their own trusted blenders so, the two you mentioned are redundant. One doesn't buy a company and keep the redundant employees, that's just stupid and bad business practice.
 

woodsroad

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If you don’t know the reality, don’t make assumptions.
Good that we have such well informed members of the mutual admiration society left to keep the rest of us 90% straight!
Would be downright boring here without the snarky, judgemental commentaries!
Thank you, man
 
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badbriar

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Many do though. They can't help it. A lack of knowledge isn't going to stop them.


Why? They no doubt have their own trusted blenders so, the two you mentioned are redundant. One doesn't buy a company and keep the redundant employees, that's just stupid and bad business practice.
Only if the new are better than the old.
Otherwise, that would be the bad business.
Far too many takeovers retain the original employees and discard those from the new company. Result is same tired old mediocrity.
My company interviews everyone and keeps the best.
 
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georged

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The displaced master blenders will simply start their own tobacco companies.

It's simple, it's easy, it's a great way to make tons of money, and they get to be their own boss. Wins all around, with no downside.

A year from now they'll be kicking themselves for not doing it sooner.
 

woodsroad

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The displaced master blenders will simply start their own tobacco companies.

It's simple, it's easy, it's a great way to make tons of money, and they get to be their own boss. Wins all around, with no downside.

A year from now they'll be kicking themselves for not doing it sooner.
My understanding is that there is a Federal jobs program that retrains them to become typewriter repairmen and coal miners.
 

RL Bucktails

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The displaced master blenders will simply start their own tobacco companies.

It's simple, it's easy, it's a great way to make tons of money, and they get to be their own boss. Wins all around, with no downside.

A year from now they'll be kicking themselves for not doing it sooner.
Sounds like a great company name. Displaced Master Blenders, DMB.
 

warren

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Far too many takeovers retain the original employees and discard those from the new company. Result is same tired old mediocrity.
I doubt it's "far too many" and "tired old mediocrity." How does "tired old mediocrity" afford to buy competitors? Bad management on the part of the acquired? Maybe. The desire for retirement? Possibly. Shareholders wanting a return? Many times.

Unless they are significantly better employees, I would favor keeping the "tried and true" and setting the "outliers" loose to their own ends. Not etched in stone though, depends entirely on what the new folks might bring to the table. It's always what is best for the company and not what is nice. Maybe some compensation, maybe not, for those heading into unemployment and position seeking. All depends on the circumstances.
 

woodsroad

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I doubt it's "far too many" and "tired old mediocrity." How does "tired old mediocrity" afford to buy competitors? Bad management on the part of the acquired? Maybe. The desire for retirement? Possibly. Shareholders wanting a return? Many times.

Unless they are significantly better employees, I would favor keeping the "tried and true" and setting the "outliers" loose to their own ends. Not etched in stone though, depends entirely on what the new folks might bring to the table. It's always what is best for the company and not what is nice. Maybe some compensation, maybe not, for those heading into unemployment and position seeking. All depends on the circumstances.
There's always a culture clash to contend with, and new training to do. May be preexisting animosity, and post acquisition anger to deal with, too.
 
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