I think Vectrix was a little far out on the financial limb when the economic collapse sawed it off. Still, I think going backwards to a lead acid tech for the lower-end market was a bad idea. Should have at least stayed with NiMH, but really should have have some lithium ion going.
Still, they really did a good job with international branding and I think it should make a pretty nice deal to snatch up. It would be a shame if all that went to waste. Besides that, they still owe a customer a stand.