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Re:Why Germany Still Has So Many Middle-Class Manufacturing ... by qznc on Sunday May 28, 2017 @11:58AM (#14434850)
A significant part of the Mittelklasse is certainly part of the car industry. Maybe BMW, Audi, etc are not that keen on acquiring?
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Re:Why Germany Still Has So Many Middle-Class Manufacturing ... by pluma on Sunday May 28, 2017 @12:29PM (#14435010)
The term "Hidden Champions" though usually refers to "boring industry" companies like part suppliers, not actual manufacturers of consumer products.

Like the one company that practically has a monopoly on manufacturing the plastic part that goes on the end of flat roof drains -- not exactly something to write home about, but still a massively stable market creating plenty of jobs.

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Re:Why Germany Still Has So Many Middle-Class Manufacturing ... by bluedino on Sunday May 28, 2017 @12:29PM (#14435008)
In the US, the big three automakers generally don't acquire small companies. A lot of work in the industry is done by companies like Delphi (who also have sites in Germany)
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Re:Why Germany Still Has So Many Middle-Class Manufacturing ... by qznc on Sunday May 28, 2017 @02:18PM (#14435459)
Is the car industry a significant factor? How does Detroit compare to Germany?
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Re:Why Germany Still Has So Many Middle-Class Manufacturing ... by ChefDenominator on Sunday May 28, 2017 @12:50PM (#14435125)
IIRC, Delphi was spun off as a former division GM.
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