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[Nmcgee]

Interesting article. Thanks for posting.

[sanredrose]

Kookaburra alone must represent quite a hefty slice of the sticker-chasing market?

From what i have heard the full line up of Kookaburra and Adidas are made by SG. They would definitely be a huge customer for them.

[skip1973]

From what i have heard the full line up of Kookaburra and Adidas are made by SG. They would definitely be a huge customer for them.

Not adidas anymore.

[ridhuan]

Is it just me who wants to know whats in the golden Adidas box in the SG office?

Eagle eyes Jake, made me turn back to the article to see the box!

[suraj1108]

thanks for sharing; very interesting read. 

[WalkingWicket37]

With the rate of inflation being extremely high in India, I doubt 7000 rupees per month is sufficient for most people to live even half a comfortable life

I will confess I know nothing of the India economy, which is why I covered both bases with my last post. It was purely guesswork on my part if they could live on that wage or not.

It is heartbreaking that craftsman producing high quality goods cannot afford to live comfortably, especially when their products are sold for such a high price (and in turn, markup).

[sanredrose]

Not adidas anymore.

Who makes Adidas bats then ? SS or FC Sondhi ?

[edge]

From what i have heard the full line up of Kookaburra and Adidas are made by SG. They would definitely be a huge customer for them.

Iirc Kook are moving away from SG and building their own facility

[ppccopener]

I will confess I know nothing of the India economy, which is why I covered both bases with my last post. It was purely guesswork on my part if they could live on that wage or not.

It is heartbreaking that craftsman producing high quality goods cannot afford to live comfortably, especially when their products are sold for such a high price (and in turn, markup).

without wishing to start a whole new subject/thread/argument! this is perhaps the reason some of us stick to UK made bats, it's not necessarily because they are always better quality,it's the big gulf between the costs to start with and the end price to the consumer.Most of us know if we want a hand made bat in this Country costs will be a certain level and that's to be expected.

More and more big manufacturers are outsourcing to India and Pakistan,and that's entirely up to them, aside from the Sports direct warehouse,the reduction is costs are generally not passed on.

[StillNotOut]

@walkingwicket37 - wasn't having a pop at you and I apologise if it came across that way


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[cesare_in]

I will confess I know nothing of the India economy, which is why I covered both bases with my last post. It was purely guesswork on my part if they could live on that wage or not.

It is heartbreaking that craftsman producing high quality goods cannot afford to live comfortably, especially when their products are sold for such a high price (and in turn, markup).

I live in India, and can tell you that it's extremely difficult to meet one's & his family needs with 7,000 rupees. Heartbreaking, I agree 

[skip1973]

Who makes Adidas bats then ? SS or FC Sondhi ?

Ours were SS made.

[sarg]

FC Sondhi make New Balance i believe.

[Aussie]

FC Sondhi are similar to SG I think. Do all their manufacturing in house and really look after their employees. Their own brand is PROTOS or PRO which are very good bats. I had one a few years ago.

[Bats_Entertainment]

FC Sondhi make New Balance i believe.

And Slazenger, I think.