Container Update?

etbarry · 02-08-2012, 06:28 AM

Is there an estimated time for the next shipment to come in. Thanks.

gomesj · 02-09-2012, 03:36 PM

Nope, spoke with Frank and he has been trying to get in touch with ADA, but has not had any response in two weeks. Apparently, there are some new people in distribution at ADA according to Frank. I would have thought a large company like ADA would have better communication with their distributers. Hopefully, we will know something soon. Shipment was expected late January and then it would go through a thorough inspection by US customs which could hold it up even longer.

ADAtank · 02-10-2012, 05:28 PM

this sucks!! I hope ADA gets it together soon.

wastedtime · 02-16-2012, 04:42 PM

I've been waiting to order some tanks as well. 60-F and the 60-P, AFA is going to get a container in the end of Feb. Hopefully ADG will get one around the same time.

etbarry · 02-16-2012, 07:40 PM

no kidding i dont feel like paying like 50-60 dollars on shipping....

Francis Xavier · 02-16-2012, 10:16 PM

In regards to the container processing in the past 6 months, we have encountered significant delays as a direct result of the earthquake in Japan that occurred last spring, 2011. For these delays, I must apologize and accept responsibility for the current status of stock levels at ADG.

Specifically, the largest hurdle that had disrupted distribution is in direct correlation with the Yen, which skyrocketed in value vs. the dollar after the earthquake. The net effects of this disparity in exchange rate meant that the current pricing of product would have increased by a net effect of around 20-30%.

This combined with build out costs of the Aquarium Design Group facility, resulted directly in this delay we are experiencing today.

However, the result of this process is ultimately for the better: it has caused a complete re-evaluation of the distribution strategy, import methods and stock levels of all of the products carried by Aquarium Design Group. This streamlining of the process focuses on three main objectives:

*Stock quantities of most popular items, such as Aqua Soil
*Time spans between containers, and shipping times and customs processing
*Distribution on a macro and micro sense

As we approach the renewal of availability for ADA products by ADG, the end result is simple: stable price point, stable supply, more efficient delivery to the customer.

That being said, I will leave you all with one small tidbit: there is a whole new system we will be launching in conjunction with the next container that completely revolutionizes planted aquarium education, inspiration and duplication of high quality layouts that anyone can achieve.

Frank Wazeter
Head of ADA USA at Aquarium Design Group

pwolfe · 02-19-2012, 02:13 AM

Is there a rough eta you could provide us for the next container to arrive? weeks? months? years?

**SpeedKilz** · 02-29-2012, 03:31 PM

AFA got their container(s) a few days ago if that helps anyone out.

wahoo · 03-13-2012, 06:50 PM

Would also like to know ETA of next container? Trying to avoid shipping from West coast if possible, but if it's going to be months then I will order from aquaforest.

pwolfe · 03-13-2012, 08:00 PM

I'm also holding out for an answer here. Help us out! Level with us!

Dave Allen · 03-13-2012, 08:48 PM

I spoke with Mike at ADG last week (and got a PM from Frank this week). They can correct me if I'm wrong, but it sounds like the next big shipment will be sometime in April. This may seem like a long time to wait, but there seems to be legitimate reasons for the delay.

Since ADG prices are much lower than their competitor (not to mention they are active in this planted tank community while AFA remains noticably absent) I'm going to wait and spend my money with them.

wastedtime · 03-14-2012, 01:26 PM

April isnt too far off. I will wait if I can get a confirmation. I am guessing prices of the tanks and everything ADA in general will increase because of lower inventory levels overall.

Francis Xavier · 03-14-2012, 02:40 PM

We will have an official date to announce by about Tuesday of next week, once the order has gone through initial processing Japan side.

Prices should remain fairly consistent with what they are now.

wastedtime · 03-14-2012, 04:35 PM

Excellent, Thanks Frank, I'll wait to order from ADG.

douten · 03-21-2012, 02:14 PM

Sweet can't wait!

Will you be stocking up anything else besides tank? substrates, stones?

02-08-2012, 06:28 AM	#1
etbarry Planted Tank Obsessed (View User Tanks) PTrader: (7/100%) Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Yorkville, IL Posts: 323	Container Update? Is there an estimated time for the next shipment to come in. Thanks.

02-16-2012, 10:16 PM	#6
Francis Xavier Planted Tank Jedi (View User Tanks) PTrader: (24/100%) Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Houston, Tx Posts: 1,795	In regards to the container processing in the past 6 months, we have encountered significant delays as a direct result of the earthquake in Japan that occurred last spring, 2011. For these delays, I must apologize and accept responsibility for the current status of stock levels at ADG. Specifically, the largest hurdle that had disrupted distribution is in direct correlation with the Yen, which skyrocketed in value vs. the dollar after the earthquake. The net effects of this disparity in exchange rate meant that the current pricing of product would have increased by a net effect of around 20-30%. This combined with build out costs of the Aquarium Design Group facility, resulted directly in this delay we are experiencing today. However, the result of this process is ultimately for the better: it has caused a complete re-evaluation of the distribution strategy, import methods and stock levels of all of the products carried by Aquarium Design Group. This streamlining of the process focuses on three main objectives: Stock quantities of most popular items, such as Aqua Soil Time spans between containers, and shipping times and customs processing *Distribution on a macro and micro sense As we approach the renewal of availability for ADA products by ADG, the end result is simple: stable price point, stable supply, more efficient delivery to the customer. That being said, I will leave you all with one small tidbit: there is a whole new system we will be launching in conjunction with the next container that completely revolutionizes planted aquarium education, inspiration and duplication of high quality layouts that anyone can achieve. Frank Wazeter Head of ADA USA at Aquarium Design Group __________________ All the best, P.S. How to Turn an Algae Mess into a relaxing aquarium in Less than 3 days and 20 minutes a day. P.P.S. How To Master the Nano Nature Aquarium - Follow & Subscribe.

03-14-2012, 02:40 PM	#13
Francis Xavier Planted Tank Jedi (View User Tanks) PTrader: (24/100%) Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Houston, Tx Posts: 1,795	We will have an official date to announce by about Tuesday of next week, once the order has gone through initial processing Japan side. Prices should remain fairly consistent with what they are now. __________________ All the best, P.S. How to Turn an Algae Mess into a relaxing aquarium in Less than 3 days and 20 minutes a day. P.P.S. How To Master the Nano Nature Aquarium - Follow & Subscribe.

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02-09-2012, 03:36 PM	#2
gomesj Algae Grower (View User Tanks) PTrader: (5/100%) Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: charlotte,NC Posts: 123	Nope, spoke with Frank and he has been trying to get in touch with ADA, but has not had any response in two weeks. Apparently, there are some new people in distribution at ADA according to Frank. I would have thought a large company like ADA would have better communication with their distributers. Hopefully, we will know something soon. Shipment was expected late January and then it would go through a thorough inspection by US customs which could hold it up even longer.

02-10-2012, 05:28 PM	#3
ADAtank Planted Member (View User Tanks) PTrader: (1/100%) Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: SAN ANTONIO Posts: 255	this sucks!! I hope ADA gets it together soon.

02-16-2012, 04:42 PM	#4
wastedtime Planted Tank Obsessed (View User Tanks) PTrader: (17/100%) Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Massachusetts Posts: 417	I've been waiting to order some tanks as well. 60-F and the 60-P, AFA is going to get a container in the end of Feb. Hopefully ADG will get one around the same time.

02-16-2012, 07:40 PM	#5
etbarry Planted Tank Obsessed (View User Tanks) PTrader: (7/100%) Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Yorkville, IL Posts: 323	no kidding i dont feel like paying like 50-60 dollars on shipping....

02-19-2012, 02:13 AM	#7
pwolfe Planted Member (View User Tanks) PTrader: (3/100%) Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: US Posts: 283	Is there a rough eta you could provide us for the next container to arrive? weeks? months? years?

02-29-2012, 03:31 PM	#8
SpeedKilz Welcome to Algaeville (View User Tanks) PTrader: (16/100%) Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Upstate NY Posts: 137	AFA got their container(s) a few days ago if that helps anyone out.

03-13-2012, 06:50 PM	#9
wahoo Algae Grower (View User Tanks) PTrader: (1/100%) Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: charlotte Posts: 24	Would also like to know ETA of next container? Trying to avoid shipping from West coast if possible, but if it's going to be months then I will order from aquaforest.

03-13-2012, 08:00 PM	#10
pwolfe Planted Member (View User Tanks) PTrader: (3/100%) Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: US Posts: 283	I'm also holding out for an answer here. Help us out! Level with us!

03-13-2012, 08:48 PM	#11
Dave Allen Algae Grower (View User Tanks) PTrader: (3/100%) Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: East Boston, MA Posts: 133	I spoke with Mike at ADG last week (and got a PM from Frank this week). They can correct me if I'm wrong, but it sounds like the next big shipment will be sometime in April. This may seem like a long time to wait, but there seems to be legitimate reasons for the delay. Since ADG prices are much lower than their competitor (not to mention they are active in this planted tank community while AFA remains noticably absent) I'm going to wait and spend my money with them.

03-14-2012, 01:26 PM	#12
wastedtime Planted Tank Obsessed (View User Tanks) PTrader: (17/100%) Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Massachusetts Posts: 417	April isnt too far off. I will wait if I can get a confirmation. I am guessing prices of the tanks and everything ADA in general will increase because of lower inventory levels overall.

03-14-2012, 04:35 PM	#14
wastedtime Planted Tank Obsessed (View User Tanks) PTrader: (17/100%) Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Massachusetts Posts: 417	Excellent, Thanks Frank, I'll wait to order from ADG.

03-21-2012, 02:14 PM	#15
douten Algae Grower (View User Tanks) PTrader: (0/0%) Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Orlando, FL Posts: 30	Sweet can't wait! Will you be stocking up anything else besides tank? substrates, stones?