"John Ferrell" wrote in message
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I have not even seen any of their products but they have been around
for a while.

Yes, and their manufacturing problems have had ample time to be fixed by
now. The reported complaints seem to be evenly distributed over time
from the early days of the company to September of this year.

When you undertake a project like this it is important that you
consider your expectations. If you are unwilling to solve a few
problems as you go it would be best if you contracted with some one
else to get the job done.

These rooftop towers are trivial in design and construction. Rohn and
other tower companies seem to have no major complaints. Why should I
have to solve their manufacturing defects?

Installing an off site fabrication seldom happens without a few
problems. If the manufacturer is willing to work with you it helps. If
not, you must be prepared to solve the problems on your own.

In Glen Martin's favor, most reports say the company has been good in
supplying replacement parts. Better quality control would save their
company money over having to ship replacements.

They have some products that are not available anywhere else. You may
be unable to realize your objectives without their products!

Their rooftop towers are so simple to build, a local fabricator could
easily build one. Getting the 308 stainless hardware locally in small
quantities is a problem, but welded construction would eliminate the need
for most of this.

BTW, public figures are seldom reliable. There are a lot of business's
that are not run with simply a profit motive.

John Ferrell W8CCW

Glen Martin Engineering is a woman-owned company, and while I have known
many fine woman engineers and managers, this is typically done in small
businesses for the tax advantage (minority ownership). I seriously doubt
that they are not run for a profit!

73, Barry WA4VZQ