001 | 13/02/2009 13:54:07 |
2212 forum posts 1 photos | I see that these British designed engines are now being made in China. Do any forum members think that this exporting of technology is desirable?
As there are fewer moving parts in these units, perhaps prices will soon drop below the level of the prices of ASP and Super Custom etc. 4 strokes
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flytilbroke | 13/02/2009 20:34:39 |
![]() 2079 forum posts 5 photos | I do not believe it is desirable, except to the few who can get more profit. A certain vacuum cleaner munufacturer comes to mind. We, in the UK lose jobs and end up as second class service providers. As well as getting BANKrupt. |
Erfolg | 13/02/2009 20:54:21 |
![]() 11876 forum posts 1376 photos | It is not desirable, yet when the government, lets a contract for Railway Trains to be manufactured in Japan, and assembled in the UK, who can complain about a few model engines being made else where. |
Former Member | 14/02/2009 19:49:12 |
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Dave S. | 14/02/2009 21:06:06 |
![]() 247 forum posts 24 photos | Sure it wasn't a white elephant, Eric?
More than 12 years on, I still feel that leaving the UK was one of my better decisions. |
Simon Chaddock | 15/02/2009 00:39:59 |
![]() 5858 forum posts 3107 photos | Eric
A certain well known aero engine manufacturer might consider some of its (very expensive) products are still successfully manufactured in the UK! |
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