Krell Working to Resume Operations

On August 29, 2024, Wm. R. Kennedy Buhler, aka Wil Buhler, informed Krell dealers, distributors, and customers that Krell is well on the path to reopening.

“We have made significant progress over the past weeks in our efforts to resume operations,” Buhler wrote in a letter. “Following the recent passing of our beloved leader, Rondi D’Agostino, … we are still in the midst of the ongoing probate process, which is taking slightly longer than initially anticipated. Please be assured that we are doing everything within our power to expedite this process. We are confident that we will be able to complete it very shortly and resume full operations soon after.”

Buhler is one of five equal partners in J.F. Bicking & Co., a management consulting firm and family business that was initially engaged by D’Agostino to help Krell “strategically accomplish its goals.” J.F. Bicking’s involvement can extend to assisting with mergers, acquisitions, or restructuring. According to Buhler, “Our family business often comes in as a full business partner, helps break everything down to its core, and restructures companies in ways that allow innovation in core operational practices and greater operational efficiency.”

During extended conversation with Buhler shortly after D’Agostino’s unexpected death on June 18, he told me that he and his family partners were wowed by the sound of Krell gear and are firmly committed to continuing “Rondi’s legacy of excellence.”

This is a developing story. Stereophile will provide updates as they become available.

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