This is the one post I will leave. You have made your statement. Even though we know its completely false. Post the same junk again and its SPAM and Disruptive.
Perhaps the answer will just come when the products are ready. Then we will know.
Time frame for distribution will be important for this particular business, but once products start moving they can better feel out and pinpoint these expected time frames.
I wouldn't worry too much about it at this time though. For all we know ETIM could get a different "story" form the manufacturers each time they contact them based on any number of factors that would affect the timing.