dwhite60
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On a tangent, we In the states have the same issue. There, are lots of things that just aren't made here anymore.
What can you buy that's made in Britain
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Electricity. It is produced mainly in the UK with some occasional import when needed.
I don't know what percentage but I think most paper, carboard and glass things are made here, also many large one piece injection moulded products that don't need (labour intensive) further assembly.
About 5-7 years ago (following nos are off the top of my head and very approximate) I was talking to one of the big mobile canning companies who bought about half a million a year of those black plastic things that hold 4 cans of beer together by the rim, I think exactly these
from the US costing about 18p each. I spoke to a UK based injection moulding company about it and they could produce them for around 9p each but there was an upfront tooling cost which was around £30,000 for a Chinese made tool that would last 5-10 million products or about double for a UK made one which would last indefinitely. Also they would need to order 3 years worth at a time to get that price and pay for the product to be designed to not infringe on any patents so they decided against it. Also if they wanted an insane quantity (ie a 40ft container) then made in China they would be more like 1-2p each but with a small gamble they turn up to the correct specification (the UK company could do a small test run and rework even a Chinese made tool if needed).
About 5-7 years ago (following nos are off the top of my head and very approximate) I was talking to one of the big mobile canning companies who bought about half a million a year of those black plastic things that hold 4 cans of beer together by the rim, I think exactly these
from the US costing about 18p each. I spoke to a UK based injection moulding company about it and they could produce them for around 9p each but there was an upfront tooling cost which was around £30,000 for a Chinese made tool that would last 5-10 million products or about double for a UK made one which would last indefinitely. Also they would need to order 3 years worth at a time to get that price and pay for the product to be designed to not infringe on any patents so they decided against it. Also if they wanted an insane quantity (ie a 40ft container) then made in China they would be more like 1-2p each but with a small gamble they turn up to the correct specification (the UK company could do a small test run and rework even a Chinese made tool if needed).
Cwrw666
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UK - home of the best vacuum cleaner in the world. And I don't mean those f***ing Dyson monstrosities. twice the price and twice the weight. Cleaners (people) hate them.
I mean Henrys of course. They've even got a face on them! Still waiting for the Henry movie to come out.
I mean Henrys of course. They've even got a face on them! Still waiting for the Henry movie to come out.
the_quick
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Unfortunately not many things are made here or made without raw materials/parts coming from abroad. At least most of the beers we can make with British grains/hops. We will still be able to get staff from abroad, there is just a possibility it might be bit more expensive.
Yes, plus Honda, Bentley, and Triumph (motorcycles)
I don't think the electricity is British it's just electricity. You can't tell if yours comes from UK or abroad unless all our interconnectors are open.
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Made with imported material.
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Several years ago we were looking for a 3 piece suite. Went around all the usual shops and found a style we liked. Luckily we had a good sales man who informed us that instead of paying £4+ we were better off going to direct to the company. We did this, all custom build, from fabric to fillings etc. All made up North, Huddlesfield I remember. Saved half the price also. Still going strong to this day.
Dr Martens although founded by a German doctor are made in the UK.
meirion658
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If you after a quality pair of jeans made in the UK try these from a town in West Wales.
https://hiutdenim.co.uk/collections..._Vo0GD5vHarFXu4Exskqk3JqCGzB3xlxoCxh8QAvD_BwE
Not for some time now. They are produced in Asia now
Most are but they do sell some boots "Made in England" at a hefty premium.
Since the twelfth or thirteenth century even. Flemish broadcloth?
Suitings are still woven in the UK.
Harris Tweeds make a good ratting outfit. Or jacket.
chrisbardell
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Not decrying the effort put into that site - or the thinking behind buying British at all.
But we need to be clear that we're only talking about *manufacturing* in Britain. Quite a different thing from British *ownership* of those businesses, and quite another thing from whether the companies involved pay British corporation tax etc.
Not being an ar$e here. Yes, by all means support British manufacturing. But If the profits achieved from that manufacturing are abstracted abroad through overseas ownership (or tax haven voodoo), then it's still removing money from the UK economy ultimately.
