FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: BigFoot Production Officially Starts in the USA Longmont, Colorado – July 24th, 2016 - Continuing their commitment to growth in the US market, RUPES announced today the beginning of production for a number of their popular BigFoot electric polishers at their North American facility. This event marks the first time that the primary manufacturing of the class-leading BigFoot tools will occur outside of Italy. “It’s truly an honor.” says Chip Case, General Manger for RUPES USA. “The investment and the faith in our team here in the US to build these tools shows just how committed to supporting the US market RUPES is.” Manufacturing tolerances and standards set in Italy are maintained in the Colorado facility, including strict quality control. LHR21ES and LHR15ES tools from the US factory have already begun to make their way into the market with the Mark II versions and other BigFoot models to follow by the end of Q4 2016. After bursting onto the scene about 5 years ago, the RUPES BigFoot family of tools have become the preferred option for professionals and enthusiasts. With manufacturing of the tools now a reality in the US, the company will be able to provide even higher levels of service and produce tools to meet the ever increasing demand. RUPES SpA is a one of the leading manufacturers of specialty electric and pneumatic tools as well as vacuum dust extraction systems for a variety of industries including detailing, body shop, industrial, woodworking, and marine. PRESS CONTACTS: International - RUPES S.p.A. Vermezzo (MI) - Italy Francesco Ginocchio | Marketing Manager E-mail: fginocchio@rupes.it Phone: +39.02.94694.304 North America - RUPES USA, Inc. Longmont, CO - USA Dylan von Kleist | Marketing Manager E-mail: dylanv@rupesusa.com Phone: +1(970)535-0100 ext 322
I just purchased my LHR15ES Mark II from Phil at D.D. and christened it on a 1966 Mustang last night. Very impressed indeed!! Plenty of power,very smooth and perfectly balanced. A Rupes is a great investment!! Hoover
