--------FORGED DISTRIBUTING Press Release-------
September 17, 2009- The road back to being considered a reputable wheel company for Forged Distributing has not been an easy path. The company which is owned by Alain Bandomo has had to change the course that it was on when it was formally known as 360 Forged. “The company in April of 2009 had a backorder of over 130 sets of wheels and not a dollar in the bank to reflect on how it was going to have all those orders fulfilled” says Bandomo. Since the acquisition of 360 Forged, Forged DST has fulfilled every last order and has managed to save the brand from becoming extinct. The business has moved to a smaller, more reasonably sized location with a little less bling. It’s definitely a more efficient use of space and money says Ralph Carreno, Wholesale Director for Forged DST. The company is now dealing with the reality that because of the previous owner’s greed and lack of business ethics, that getting back to where they once were is not going to be an easy task. “We are not interested in driving flashy cars or showing off fancy watches, we simply want to deliver the best product on the market, no questions asked” says Emilio Mayer, Sales & Marketing. Another problem that they were dealing with was certain shops all over the U.S. selling bootleg product that was being provided by machine shops that cut for them previously. “Everyone was trying to cash in on the great design work that our guys had created. It’s frustrating to see others trying to profit on someone else’s hard work” says Bryttany Anerine, Customer Service. Currently there are over 20 designs that the company offers between their three lines. They also have several other new styles in the developmental stages that are scheduled to be released in the next few months. Adversity is definitely something that this company is dealing with. They are taking responsibility for previous short comings. The last few months there has been uncertainty regarding who owns what or who is associated with whom. One thing that can be guaranteed is that Forged Distributing will not hide behind any other company names or disguise who actually owns or is running the company. The company invites all questions and inquiries and would love to hear feedback from all enthusiasts. –Forged Distributing 305.255.5166

 

Interesting, I was one of those 130 sets (Spec5) for my CLS55. You guys have nice designs but Im still NOT at ease to place another order for a set of shoes for my recent C63 purchase.

Thanks for sharing.

 

All our orders are being turned around in 3-4 weeks, GUARANTEED! If there still is any chance of having your business please do not hesitate to call us. We will also extend special pricing for your previous bad experience. Thanks.

 

You have a PM.

 

It's funny how the company that you claim is selling bootleg versions of your wheel, provided much better customer service.

360 Forged, Jordan, and his buddy with the blue Vette ( I can't remember his name) put me through hell. 7 months worth of hell. My blood pressure shot up because of that situation. The company that actually made the wheel for them made things all better for me.

The lies used to get my money still makes me sick, and 360 forged really put a scar on the wheel industry.

Major props to the designer of the product, and the website used to trap innocent victims like me.


I wish the new team over there good luck.

 

HRE has almost identical style wheels. If i was not able to buy my wheels straight from COR they would not have been purchased. My next wheels will be from HRE or FISKE.

 

Do you mean Big Jon from Wheels Boutique?

 

For example these HRE's are almost identical to my Spec Multi's and i believe you can get them with reversed fasteners.



They will be on my winter Supra project now that i have abandoned being raped on moding my CLS

 

Talk about thread jacking...WTF!

 

Ours are still nicer...That's why its a 360..

 

You're right, ok back on topic

Is this better???

 

Hahahh Jordan you're funny. Now you just have to get all the customers that have been screwed to believe that.

 

 

Dude... you do realize that 90% of the designs in the wheel market are pretty much identical one or another in one way or another. It's not all about the basic designs that companies use, it's the attention of detail and craftsmanship that makes the wheels stand out from another.

Based on what 360Forged did obviously shows that there was no real craftsmanship involved, but I'd love to give these guys another chance and see if they can redeem themselves. Mistakes happen, you learn and better from them.

No need to bring up the past, obviously they're still here trying to make things right... and if we happen to hear more negative experiences with them, then you can bring up the past and show how much they DIDN'T improve. But bringing up the past only makes it a never ending argument.

Good luck guys, wish your company all the best, and hope to never hear the awful stories I heard about 360Forged.

Igor
180°Custom

 

Yes! Jon. He lied to me bro. He told me that my wheels would be ready for a show that I had to attend. I asked him to be honest because I had to pay non refundable registration and hotel fees. He said " sure, go ahead". So I did!!!!
He said he would over night the wheels. 5 months after that, no wheels! I lost $350 because of his lie. They were back ordered with approx 40 sets at that time, might be more. He took be for a wild ride, when all that he had to do was just man up and tell me the truth.

I will be doing shows in Florida for 2010. I can only wish to see a 360 Forged booth, with jon and Jordan in the mix, because I will be asking for my $350.

 

You will have a fight on your hands to get that back. Now, I still have the million dollar question to all:

Who owns advance one wheels? It was noted that Jordan of 360 owns them, and we have a sponsor here exclusively selling their rims. No one one seemed to say anything about this earlier.

 

For $350 you're going to cause a scene? Forget it bro, not worth it.

 

I knew it!!

 

Yeah! I agree. But I think I won't make a scene because I'll probably get myself in trouble, and that's not worth it.

If I had $350 in my hand, and someone snatched it away, I would make a scene, and it kinda feels the same way .


I think there are special details about 360's wheel that attract people. If this is a new owner, and not Jordan, then sorry about my venting. I hope you make up for the mess by giving new customers good quality wheels ON TIME!

 

Do your research before you continue with the rant...Jordan picked up and left a long time ago there buddy. Take your time and read all the threads about him and the other projects he has going on. Obviously, you dont have too many worries in life if he made such an impression on yours.

 

are you kidding me? i would be pissed if i was him. his car sat on blocks for like 5 months if i remember right.

 

Yeah, I am not trying to jack this thread but there are posts advertising ADV wheels everywhere, people are all excited and don't seem to be paying attention or are aware that Jordan is behind ADV unless this information is BS.

I am quite sure no one wants another 360 episode dealing with ADV. IDK....

 

Why would you even put the car on bricks to begin with? That's quite a hefty car payment to have it sitting like that. Like we have said a 1000 times before, new company, new ownership, new staff, new facility with the same designs and marketing.

 

from what i heard jordan design the wheels. matthew at gmp is the one trying to sell the wheels with his company's guarantee. when i asked him who owned the adv company he said that it was some private investors.

 

I had the car on Jack Stands, not bricks. LOL! And I was told that my wheels would get to me in two months. It was winter, and I'm off snowboarding every weekend anyway, so it was no big deal. But, to my surprise, I was left hangin for 7 months.

I'm over it, time to move on.