I've talked with several people close, and it seems that there are some things happening in the near future, as in maybe a kit or 2 that were just shy of release, and the fact that they are trying to keep some of Jeff's kits alive at least for at least a little while longer. He is keeping the CNC.
You have to realize that Mark has been doing this since the mid '80s. With the loss of a close friend recently, difficulties keeping items in stock, inventory dwindling due to, and fairly recent issues where profit margin has been eliminated in a large number of products, it is likely just the perfect storm. It is just the right time.
I will miss the candy with my orders....