I haven't got any. Maybe I should get some, But I doubt they need my help
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After all, they are a bigger company with higher sales than Stihl.. Just a different product mix.
You said that the VA plant will grow because of the “tremendous growth” in sales. Funny, in Stihl annual report for 2006 on page 31 (Development in the markets) you can read what's in the attached picture
I think both companies are quite happy that the other one is there on the market to hold up against Chinese competitors, that way they can use each other to maintain a decent price for the products.