Archive for September, 2009

TV Repair Recession Ending?

Thursday, September 24th, 2009

Recently on Al Leatherman's list, a post was made wondering now that Bernacke has stated the recession is over; When could the independent service industry expect see a recovery. I predict near mid-month November of this year. My analysis of the data begs the conclusion that other than low margin crap, consumer electronics sales will be at or slightly above last year.... »

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Sony Exits TV Manufacturing in U.S.?

Sunday, September 6th, 2009

Sony has announce the sale of their LCD TV manufacturing to a company called Foxconn and the agreement includes the sale to Hon Hai Precision Industry Group 90% of its shares in Sony Baja California and several other manufacturing operations related to Sony's Tijuana site in Mexico. Most of it's production goes to manufacturing LCD TVs for the the US... »

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