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BRIGGS CANNOCK

20 WORKSHOP STAFF LAYED OFF TODAY (28.01.09)
ALL OF WHICH WAS CALLED IN 1 AT A TIME AND TOLD
TO GO.
WHAT A MESS THE MATERIAL HANDLING IS IN , IN THE UK
THEY ALL NEED TO LIFT THE HIRE RATES TO WHAT THEY SHOULD
BE AND STOP HIRING TRUCKS FOR £50.00 A WEEK
AND PUT A STOP TO ALL IN MAINTAINANCE CONTRACTS WHICH BREAK YOU.
LISTEN MORE TO THE ENGINEERS WHO HAVE BEEN IN THE GAME A LONG TIME (GIVE THEM A CHANCE)
AND F++K THE IDIOTS OFF WHO DO NOT NOW OUR GAME.
  • Posted 29 Jan 2009 07:08
  • By LexHarveyRip
  • joined 1 Oct'08 - 32 messages
  • West Midlands, United Kingdom
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management don't know the market they put in high residuals to
lower rent then strugle when they have to sell the trucks at a large
loss. They should learn to understand that hire is ok when done right
  • Posted 30 Jan 2009 06:51
  • By DAVE160
  • joined 7 Jun'08 - 147 messages
  • yorkshire, United Kingdom
lexharveyrip as mentioned by edward t some time ago man with tool box should be able to feed a family regards ex harvey the gold old days
  • Posted 29 Jan 2009 09:07
  • By towmotor
  • joined 19 Feb'07 - 360 messages
  • Ontario, Canada

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