On Wed, 6 Oct 2004 22:19:42 +0000 (UTC), "Arthur"
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"Arthur" wrote in message
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Any opinions on this?

http://www.lidl.co.uk/gb/index.nsf/p....p.Productname

Arthur


Taking another look at the page.
It highlights some kind of patented ' 3 way switch'.
I doubt if re-badgers go around inventing stuff at add new features.

Yes, this is stretching it a bit.

If there are any patents around on SDS then they are likely to have
been with Bosch.


I think Parkside are big in Germany and taking aloss to build a reputation
in the UK.

I think that this is more likely to be a house brand name by Lidl who
have their origins in Germany

I would be surprised if Parkside exists as a manufacturer.

The typical scenario is that a volume distribution outfit like Lidl
approaches volume tool factory in China and agrees a volume, colours,
labelling and badged documentation, plus a name to go on the product.

There will also be an agreed return rate and logistics arrangement to
replace faulty product that fails in the agreed warranty period.




A penny-'apennies worth.

Arthur


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