EKWB (EK Water Blocks), the Slovenian hardware company best known for its range of high-end cooling components, including, more recently, EK Quantum Vector² Water Blocks for Strix and TUF RTX 40 Series GPUs, remains operational and committed to delivering quality products to customers despite the “financial challenges” that the company has been contending with as of late, Edvard König, CEO of EKWB, has announced in a letter to EK employees and the community. The letter comes amid several ongoing investigations into EKWB, including those that allege the company is a “corrupt” one that is “imploding” for various reasons, including contractors/staff not being paid and poor conduct by executives.
König writes:
- “…I deeply regret the financial challenges we’ve faced and the impact this has had on our employees, partners, and suppliers. The overall industry downturn has additionally worsened our situation, adding to our challenges. I understand the frustration and uncertainty this has caused, and I want to reassure you that we are fully committed to resolving all outstanding payments.”
- “I want to be clear: People have always been the heart of this company. We are working tirelessly to meet our obligations and ensure that every person and partner is paid in full. This is not just about fulfilling a financial commitment—it’s about upholding our integrity and trust with everyone who has been a part of EK’s journey.”
- “I recognize how challenging this has been, and I sincerely appreciate the patience and understanding many of you have shown. While these issues cannot be fixed overnight, we are making substantial progress.”
- “EK remains operational, and we are determined to continue delivering the exceptional quality and innovations we are known for. We are navigating through this tough time, and I firmly believe we are emerging stronger.”
- “To our community: We ask for your continued patience and support as we work through these challenges. Your trust in EK and your confidence in our products are invaluable to us, and your continued support through choosing our products helps us move forward. Let’s stay focused on constructive solutions and avoid speculation that could slow our progress.”
Some of the allegations that seemingly prompted EKWB’s response:
EKWB on one of its latest water blocks:
The new Vector² EVO water blocks efficiently tackle the excessive heat generated during high loads on the GPU. These water blocks, an evolution of the Quantum Vector² GPU water blocks from EK’s premium Quantum Line, feature a 3rd-generation Vector cooling engine that has been tweaked to maximize cooling power. They cool not only the GPU die, but also the voltage regulation module, voltage controllers, and VRAM, providing comprehensive thermal management.