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Can any one confirm that a couple of large European manufactures in our industry plan to exclude, by control technology, those of us who service and repair their equipment for our customers. Their action is similar to the motor industries attempt to isolate this market some years ago which, following protests within that industry, succeeded in persuading them that their actions would be counter productive and they dropped the plan.
How do you think this form of 'Big Brother' control will impact on your future business?
Perhaps you would like to comment
  • Posted 25 May 2011 18:52
  • By Splitpin
  • joined 25 May'11 - 1 message
  • Gloucestershire, United Kingdom

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