Thread: Australia : Wave of imports wipes out surfboard makers

Originally Posted by Ratchaburi

LT the cost of materials here in Thailand is cheaper that Australia. The fiberglass is half the price

And I ask myself why mate.........

I know the cost of living counts, quality of life matters but really we are shooting ourselves in the foot by over-pricing raw materials before we even start the job.

If I was in the business I would import the half price fiberglass board bodiies and finish the job with all the know-how and Aussie ingenuity included.

FFS you have to be in front just considering transportation and import duty charges.

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Originally Posted by Ratchaburi

LT the cost of materials here in Thailand is cheaper that Australia. The fiberglass is half the price

If I was in the business I would import the half price fiberglass board bodiies and finish the job with all the know-how and Aussie ingenuity included.

LT The surf bourd manufacture here Cobra Interrnation import the
PU foam the biuld coat resin & the finishing resin from Australia.