Hello MOLE/DIB:
The Chinese are Asians. Malays are southeast Asians. Malaysian labor costs are one-third less than the UK. James uses contract personnel to build dysons not employees. Why? Doesn't have to pay health costs, payroll taxes, and retirement benefits. James got approval from the dyson Board [in a late night meeting on April 30] to withdrew $289 MILLION the day before the UK capital gains tax increased by 8 percent. Why? To avoid paying higher taxes to the UK. National Icon?
MOLE, your point is well made and taken. Vacuum makers HAVE TO work together to survive especially in the present times. Again, as above with the move to Malaysia, dyson is no different. Where better and else for dyson to look for outsourcing than TTI? The largest vacuum maker in the world. Lest DIB believes all the dyson parts are home grown?
I am not as informed as you DIB on all things dyson like the school. Save what you and others post here. But, not all here and in the UK view James Dyson as a national icon, like you DIB. A savvy business man! Evidence the above: Malmesbury to Malaysia, $289 MILLION late night withdrawal, parts outsourcing, and contract labor staff.
The UK dyson backlash is real. Witness too the recent ASA rulings [you posted them here DIB]. Decisions against dyson by a UK based ruling authority.
Consumer Reports' ratings of dysons, while important in the USA, is not the problem/issue for the significant new dyson sales declines in the UK. Dyson backlash is.
Excellent timing for HOOVER UK to intro new bagless vacuum competition. Coincidence too that it coincides with HOOVER's 100th Anniversary. Timing is everything!
Carmine D.
Take it easy Carmine, you’ll blow a gasket. In the beginning, Dyson the tinkerer knew less than many vacuum repair men, but it was his belief system (faith) that made him a billionaire. Nice guys do finish first... he remains a nice, giving fellow too. Jealous? DIB
