Would you Aussies put up with this?

A friend is a Brand Manager for Pacific. She says everything she sells has been made overseas for at least twenty years. Made in Fiji, Thailand, China, India.

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Originally Posted by Brian Hjelm

A friend is a Brand Manager for Pacific. She says everything she sells has been made overseas for at least twenty years. Made in Fiji, Thailand, China, India.

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Yeah
I am the Queensland Commercial Sales Manager for Dunlop Flooring . Who is part of thr Pacific Brands Group. so again i have a bit of an inside track and view .

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Originally Posted by B92 8NW

"Undies"? Hmm. What are these "undies" you speak of?








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'Joel goes Commando' coming soon to a cinema near you :Rolling:

Remember Uncle Doug?

"Chinese children's underwear, with very little risk of disease." :D

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Originally Posted by shinz

On the News in NZ tonight, a local company is to loose a contract to supply clothing to our army in favour of it being sourced in China.
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I've thought for a long while now that Kiwis need a bit more pride & toughness, to be a bit more like you guys in fact. So, if Yakka was a Kiwi company & it was an Australian company under threat of being displaced ....

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One can only think that it has something to do with the Free Trade Agreement, Aust and NZ are about to sign with ASEAN in Thialand in the next few hours or days. So the Government (either Government) doesn't care.

It wasn't Yakka but King Gee the other workwear company is just sacking 1800 Aussie workers whilst they seek the bottom line by moving production out of Australia. This just months after the executives voted themselves a $7M payrise and gobbled up $17M in taxpayer provided assistance. :mad:


I won't be buying King Gee while anything else is still made in Au (or NZ)!

Perhaps is time for unions help workers to start cooperatives and give the flick to the big managers.:mad:

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Originally Posted by Lotz-A-Landies

One can only think that it has something to do with the Free Trade Agreement, Aust and NZ are about to sign with ASEAN in Thialand in the next few hours or days. So the Government (either Government) doesn't care.

It wasn't Yakka but King Gee the other workwear company is just sacking 1800 Aussie workers whilst they seek the bottom line by moving production out of Australia. This just months after the executives voted themselves a $7M payrise and gobbled up $17M in taxpayer provided assistance. :mad:


I won't be buying King Gee while anything else is still made in Au (or NZ)!

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mmm wrong there, Hard Yakka and King Gee are both part of the Pacific Brands group . So they are both part of the same company. You would not belive the companys that they own

Here is the list of companies they own , i know because i get discount on all of them :D:D


Clothing

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/
MOOKS
Street savvy youth label. Witty, unpretentious and credible
https://www.aulro.com/afvb/
MOSSIMO
The original authentic streetwear brand
https://www.aulro.com/afvb/
STUSSY
Iconic Californian youth streetwear brand, with international flavour
https://www.aulro.com/afvb/
LEE
Directional denim fashion brand with authentic roots
https://www.aulro.com/afvb/
EVERLAST
Dynamic sports and casualwear
https://www.aulro.com/afvb/https://www.aulro.com/afvb/https://www.aulro.com/afvb/https://www.aulro.com/afvb/https://www.aulro.com/afvb/https://www.aulro.com/afvb/https://www.aulro.com/afvb/https://www.aulro.com/afvb/https://www.aulro.com/afvb/https://www.aulro.com/afvb/
WRANGLER
Rebellious American denim brand with over 100 years of heritage
https://www.aulro.com/afvb/
HARD YAKKA
Australia's leading workwear brand. Nothing's tougher
https://www.aulro.com/afvb/
KING GEE
Iconic Aussie brand providing innovative workwear for the last 80 years
https://www.aulro.com/afvb/
SLAZENGER
Stylish and funtional sports apparel, footwear and equipment
https://www.aulro.com/afvb/
MALVERN STAR
Australia's most celebrated bicycle
https://www.aulro.com/afvb/https://www.aulro.com/afvb/https://www.aulro.com/afvb/https://www.aulro.com/afvb/https://www.aulro.com/afvb/https://www.aulro.com/afvb/https://www.aulro.com/afvb/https://www.aulro.com/afvb/https://www.aulro.com/afvb/https://www.aulro.com/afvb/
DUNLOP SPORT
Traditional sports equipment for Aussie families since 1939
https://www.aulro.com/afvb/
REPCO SPORT
Repco bikes - 'Engineered to last'
https://www.aulro.com/afvb/
ROSEBANK
Leading in innovation and design in bicycle safety helmets
https://www.aulro.com/afvb/
MAXFLI
Great range of golf balls, equipment and accessories
https://www.aulro.com/afvb/
STUBBIES
Casual fashionable menswear & schoolwear
https://www.aulro.com/afvb/https://www.aulro.com/afvb/https://www.aulro.com/afvb/https://www.aulro.com/afvb/https://www.aulro.com/afvb/https://www.aulro.com/afvb/https://www.aulro.com/afvb/https://www.aulro.com/afvb/https://www.aulro.com/afvb/https://www.aulro.com/afvb/
DOWD
Solutions in
corporate apparel



Underwear

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/
BONDS
Australia’s favourite underwear brand - look good and feel good, everyday for everybody
https://www.aulro.com/afvb/
BERLEI
Australia’s favourite bra brand
https://www.aulro.com/afvb/
HOLEPROOF
Famous for making underwear and socks ‘famous’
https://www.aulro.com/afvb/
ANTZ PANTZ
Sassy, flirtatious and fashionable underwear

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/
HESTIA
Support for women
at work
https://www.aulro.com/afvb/https://www.aulro.com/afvb/https://www.aulro.com/afvb/https://www.aulro.com/afvb/https://www.aulro.com/afvb/https://www.aulro.com/afvb/https://www.aulro.com/afvb/https://www.aulro.com/afvb/https://www.aulro.com/afvb/https://www.aulro.com/afvb/
JOCKEY
Authentic underwear for a active lifestyle
https://www.aulro.com/afvb/
RIO
Affordable and fashionable underwear & socks for all the family
https://www.aulro.com/afvb/
PLAYTEX
Playtex underwear
https://www.aulro.com/afvb/
RAZZAMATAZZ
Everyday fun, flirty legwear... for legs that turn heads
https://www.aulro.com/afvb/
VOODOO
Premium hosiery... sexy, stylish & confident legs
https://www.aulro.com/afvb/
Home comfort

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/
SHERIDAN
Quality, luxury & style, the leading brand of bed linen and towels
https://www.aulro.com/afvb/
TONTINE
Australia's No.1 bedding accessories brand. Celebrating 50 years
https://www.aulro.com/afvb/
SLEEPMAKER
Australia's No.1 bedding brand
https://www.aulro.com/afvb/
PERI
Renowned for design sophistication and European elegance
https://www.aulro.com/afvb/
DUNLOPILLO
Market leader in Australian latex bedding
https://www.aulro.com/afvb/https://www.aulro.com/afvb/https://www.aulro.com/afvb/https://www.aulro.com/afvb/https://www.aulro.com/afvb/https://www.aulro.com/afvb/https://www.aulro.com/afvb/https://www.aulro.com/afvb/https://www.aulro.com/afvb/https://www.aulro.com/afvb/
SERTA
Makers of the worlds best mattress
https://www.aulro.com/afvb/
ACTIL
Quality bed linen and pillows
https://www.aulro.com/afvb/
SIMMONS
Premium beds for over 125 years
https://www.aulro.com/afvb/
DUNLOP FLOORING
Leading supplier and manufacturer of carpet cushion, adhesives and rubber flooring
https://www.aulro.com/afvb/
FAIRYDOWN
Excellence in New Zealand bedware for over 100 years
Foot Wear

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/
GROSBY
Everyday footwear for the Aussie family
https://www.aulro.com/afvb/
DUNLOP FOOTWEAR
Iconic Australian sport shoes for the entire family
https://www.aulro.com/afvb/
HUSH PUPPIES
Advanced comfort technology for contemporary, everyday footwear
https://www.aulro.com/afvb/
CLARKS CHILDREN
Premium quality shoes providing children with the perfect fit
https://www.aulro.com/afvb/
MERRELL
Premium footwear for the outdoor enthusiast and style conscious
https://www.aulro.com/afvb/https://www.aulro.com/afvb/https://www.aulro.com/afvb/https://www.aulro.com/afvb/https://www.aulro.com/afvb/https://www.aulro.com/afvb/https://www.aulro.com/afvb/https://www.aulro.com/afvb/https://www.aulro.com/afvb/https://www.aulro.com/afvb/
JULUIS MARLOW
Market leader in men's business & occasional shoes
https://www.aulro.com/afvb/
SACHI
Gorgeous shoes and handbags that capture the essence of global style
https://www.aulro.com/afvb/
NATRALIZER
Stylish, comfortable footwear for modern women
https://www.aulro.com/afvb/
PIERRE FONTAINE
Women's fashion for the shoe obsessed
https://www.aulro.com/afvb/
CANDY
Fun footwear for sassy, young girls
https://www.aulro.com/afvb/

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/
NNT UNIFORMS
Enhance your image
https://www.aulro.com/afvb/
CTE
Can't Tear 'Em

Are they the Australian Arm Forces suppliers?

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Originally Posted by Chucaro

Perhaps is time for unions help workers to start cooperatives and give the flick to the big managers.:mad:

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Oh God don't the bloody Unions involved that will be even worse . There all jobs for the boys :o:o

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Originally Posted by Reads90

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Originally Posted by Lotz-A-Landies

<snip> ...It wasn't Yakka but King Gee the other workwear company is just sacking 1800 Aussie workers whilst they seek the bottom line by moving production out of Australia. This just months after the executives voted themselves a $7M payrise and gobbled up $17M in taxpayer provided assistance. :mad:


I won't be buying King Gee while anything else is still made in Au (or NZ)!

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mmm wrong there, Hard Yakka and King Gee are both part of the Pacific Brands group . So they are both part of the same company. You would not belive the companys that they own

Here is the list of companies they own , i know because i get discount on all of them :D:D

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https://www.aulro.com/afvb/
HARD YAKKA
Australia's leading workwear brand. Nothing's tougher
https://www.aulro.com/afvb/
KING GEE
Iconic Aussie brand providing innovative workwear for the last 80 years
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Looks like I'll be dusting off the Husqvarna... and now you'll tell me that Pacific Brands also own thwe fabric weaving plants and they are also manufactured off-shore! :mad:

Do we actually manufacture anything here anymore?
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