Hello Lukas!
Can you tell us more about the brand?
Yes, unfortunately we had an unfortunate incident in July that hit us hard.
During the night shift, a fire broke out in our production facility and quickly spread. Fortunately, thanks to the courageous intervention of our employee with the fire extinguisher, the worst was prevented and nobody was injured. Nevertheless, the system on which the KEEGOs are finished was badly damaged.
Since we not only rethought the material connection and the production process during the development of the KEEGO, but also the production plant is a custom-made product, we unfortunately had no possibility to switch to another machine. The fastest way was to repair the plant.
How do you plan to deal with this situation? How can your customers support you?
We are working around the clock to resume production as quickly as possible and are making great progress, we are on the home straight and will be producing again in the next few days!
One thing is certain: WE KEEP GOING!
UPDATE: KEEGOS CAN BE ORDERED AGAIN
After 6 months of production and sales downtime, a large part of our bottles can be ordered again, as it will not be long. We currently assume that we will be able to deliver again at the beginning of December.
This means: Whoever orders first will be the first to receive the new bottles.
You have also recently introduced a new product – the Mountain Cap.
What makes it special?
The Mountain Cap is absolutely leak-proof, even during intensive activities. It combines a robust closure with a practical carabiner, which can be used optionally. Made of high-quality, food-grade silicone, it is also compatible with all previous KEEGO nozzles and is easy to clean.
Where do you see the areas of application for the Mountain Cap?
The Mountain Cap is ideal for outdoor activities such as hiking, climbing, mountain biking, bikepacking and camping. I personally use it on mountain tours and via ferratas, as it keeps the water fresh and safe even in rough terrain and can be easily attached to a backpack or safely stowed in it.
What have been the highlights of 2024 so far?
The response to our products has been overwhelming. At events like
Cyclingworld, the Dreiländergiro and the Salzkammergut Trophy, so many people came bywho celebrated the KEEGO. In Vienna, you can now find the KEEGO on every corner.And there is so much posting online that it's just fun.
Personally, I am extremely pleased that we have now been included with KEEGO in the exhibition of my favorite museum in Vienna, the MAK (Museum of Applied Arts)!
What plans do you have for the future of KEEGO, especially with regard to your product range?
We have many exciting plans for the future. In addition to further developing our existing products, we want to expand our range and offer even more innovative solutions for our customers. Sustainability and innovation are at the heart of this.
The goal is to incorporate even more recycled material in the interest of sustainability and to increase the scratch resistance so that you can enjoy them for even longer. There is also still a lot of rethinking to be done with the cap and mouthpiece, as the Mountain Cap shows. We would also like to optimize it for further areas of application, e.g. with an ice hockey attachment.
Are there any particular challenges you have to face this year?
Even before the fire at our production facility, we had difficulty meeting the high demand. We want to use the break to make our processes more stable and create higher capacities. We see the opportunities there rather than the obstacles and remain positive!
In addition, inflation is also taking its toll on us. Since the market launch, we have not adjusted the prices for the KEEGO upwards, in some cases we have even reduced them.
Depending on the progress in production, we have to think about this.
What would you like to leave our readers with?
We would like to thank everyone who supports us in this difficult time and also understands our current situation.
Your trust and support mean a lot to us.
Continue to consume consciously and enjoy the wonderful nature!
TOGETHER WE KEEP GOING!
Lukas & TEAM KEEGO
