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OFF TOPIC => WORLD NEWS => Motoring => Topic started by: AlanHo on April 19, 2012, 13:51:14
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A small fire in a German factory threatens world wide car production
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-17769466 (http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-17769466)
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I wonder where Hyundai gets its PA-12?
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i wouldn't mind betting that Hyundai makes its own. :idea: :winker:
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i wouldn't mind betting that Hyundai makes its own. :idea: :winker:
Given that Hyundai makes most of its own components I suspect you might be right.
They really do have a very clever business model.
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Ok, I'll be the bunny, besides PA-12 being a resin, what part does it play in braking and fuel systems? :eek:
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Ok, I'll be the bunny, besides PA-12 being a resin, what part does it play in braking and fuel systems? :eek:
Oh, come on Rustynutz, don't you know? :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol:
Nor do I. :)
The answer may be in here but I haven't read it all yet.
http://www.mingjuplastics.com/pdf/D1210.pdf (http://www.mingjuplastics.com/pdf/D1210.pdf)
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Thanks Dave, but do you have anything in english? :confused:
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Thanks Dave, but do you have anything in english? :confused:
Mine's in English - I just don't understand it. :confused:
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You're not on your Pat Malone there.... :eek:
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This is happening more and more .. E.G. Hard-drive factory in Indonesian floods :undecided:
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Even if Hyundai have their own plant for making that PA-12, they would be just as vulnerable if their plan was closed due to fire.
This is a good example of showing why you should allways have more than 1 supplier for critical components.