Thunder Tiger to buy Associated
04-08-2005, 10:57 AM
#106
Re: another icon going down!
Originally posted by vic0280
well looks like i will look toward a switch as well. not the jealousy thing, or anything to do with that. just another disappointment of another US company bought out. i dont care where most parts get manufactured and i understand globalization. it would just be nice to see the profits stay in the US and not overseas.
just my $.02 as i live in the detroit area, drive domestic based cars and try to support companies that are based in the US..
i would rather pay more and support a U.S. based company, than one that is not..
well looks like i will look toward a switch as well. not the jealousy thing, or anything to do with that. just another disappointment of another US company bought out. i dont care where most parts get manufactured and i understand globalization. it would just be nice to see the profits stay in the US and not overseas.
just my $.02 as i live in the detroit area, drive domestic based cars and try to support companies that are based in the US..
i would rather pay more and support a U.S. based company, than one that is not..
Go buy a GTO !!! Ha !
J/K Barry!!
04-08-2005, 11:12 AM
#108
It sucks when any american company goes oversea's. There were comments on some other threads about the sky is falling! because of companies going over seas, well wake up because it wont be the sky it will be the universe. There have been plenty of market anilyst saying the asians are getting stronger and this is to prove them right. Guys this wont be pretty and its going to get worse!
04-08-2005, 11:16 AM
#109
Re: another icon going down!
Originally posted by vic0280
well looks like i will look toward a switch as well. not the jealousy thing, or anything to do with that. just another disappointment of another US company bought out. i dont care where most parts get manufactured and i understand globalization. it would just be nice to see the profits stay in the US and not overseas.
just my $.02 as i live in the detroit area, drive domestic based cars and try to support companies that are based in the US..
i would rather pay more and support a U.S. based company, than one that is not..
well looks like i will look toward a switch as well. not the jealousy thing, or anything to do with that. just another disappointment of another US company bought out. i dont care where most parts get manufactured and i understand globalization. it would just be nice to see the profits stay in the US and not overseas.
just my $.02 as i live in the detroit area, drive domestic based cars and try to support companies that are based in the US..
i would rather pay more and support a U.S. based company, than one that is not..
04-08-2005, 11:20 AM
#110
Re: Re: another icon going down!
Originally posted by Windsorguy99
I hope you don't drive a Chrysler then...
I hope you don't drive a Chrysler then...
04-08-2005, 11:22 AM
#112
Originally posted by linger
Odds are that the parts of questionable quality from AE come from a US molder and the higher quality parts come from overseas.
Odds are that the parts of questionable quality from AE come from a US molder and the higher quality parts come from overseas.
What are your facts for backing up this stupid comment? How can you make this assumption that questionable parts come from a U.S. molder? My family and I have owned one of the best custom injection molding shops here in Ohio for the past 40 years. You don't stay in business for that long and earn the reputation we have by doing questionable work. And yes, we have been doing some work overseas for the past few years as have most manufacturers. Overseas job sourcing is a result of the customer demanding lower prices, not better quality. The Asian market has put all manufacturers in a "sink or swim" situation. As for "better quality" from overseas? I have seen both good parts and some horrible crap that I don't even want in my dumpster.
Think before opening your mouth!
04-08-2005, 11:25 AM
#113
Originally posted by LoSi xXx S
you guys never know if this change will do AE the company good! maybe, maybe not .
you guys never know if this change will do AE the company good! maybe, maybe not .
04-08-2005, 11:28 AM
#114
Originally posted by TheTurtleMan
AE can take this down now.
Better find them a Jap flag.......
AE can take this down now.
Better find them a Jap flag.......
TAIWANESE FLAG!
04-08-2005, 11:30 AM
#115
Tech Master
04-08-2005, 11:39 AM
#116
Originally posted by stonedgti
Jap flag? Get a clue!
TAIWANESE FLAG!
Jap flag? Get a clue!
TAIWANESE FLAG!
04-08-2005, 11:46 AM
#118
Originally posted by Fuzzy
Linger,
What are your facts for backing up this stupid comment? How can you make this assumption that questionable parts come from a U.S. molder?
Linger,
What are your facts for backing up this stupid comment? How can you make this assumption that questionable parts come from a U.S. molder?
It's a globalized market, and yes, you either swim or drown. That is the reality of things.
I am saddened that a innovative American company has been bought out. I just hope Thunder Tiger keeps the integrity of AE in tact, and design even better products.
04-08-2005, 11:48 AM
#119
Originally posted by TheTurtleMan
Any difference?
Any difference?
04-08-2005, 11:50 AM
#120
Re: Re: Re: another icon going down!
Originally posted by koabich
The German's are not even close to hurting the American economy....but the Asian's are a different story!!
The German's are not even close to hurting the American economy....but the Asian's are a different story!!
In the North American market I thnk we'd be well served to take a look at some of the work and business practices used overseas. We, as a culture, seem to have a sense of entitlement as opposed to wanting to work for what we have. Like every broadsweeping statement there are of course exceptions to this..but seriously take a look around.
Fuzzy take pride in his work...which he should...unfortunately too many DON'T take pride in their work....it's somebody else's problem..and until that changes (which it is...slowly) it makes the landscape lok a little scary here...(This seems to apply mostly in assembly... mold, Die and Automation build seems to be of high quality here)
