OK, put this under "NOT A RUMOR".
I got a direct email from Mike at MadCow just prior to Christmas. They've been inventorying their Pole Cat stuff and had hoped to get things on the web site up and running before Christmas, but if there was any part specific that I wanted to please ask and he would look and see if they had one.
I can forward you the email if you REALLY need proof.
Clearly they haven't been able to make that a reality, so I would guess that they don't have the manpower and/or space to get another 'brand' up and running, or that they got less than they expected as far as turn key, ready to sell inventory, as I believe that most PC kits were made to order.
In any case, if there's something you need, email MadCow with a direct question about the parts/pieces that you want.