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[ST] Factory fire press release



The following now pops up when you access the Triumph web site:

PRESS STATEMENT FROM TRIUMPH MOTORCYCLES LIMITED      Triumph 
Motorcycles have issued a statement today (March 17) informing their 
worldwide customer base that distribution of the Triumph range of 
motorcycles, parts and accessories and their warranty service will 
continue following a fire which has affected part of one of their UK 
manufacturing facilities.

Karl Wharton, Managing Director of the Hinckley-based motorcycle 
manufacturers, says that work on rebuilding a section of their Jacknell 
Road production facility is due to start to later this week.

"The fire, which was confined to a section of the assembly area, was 
quickly brought under control and has only affected certain areas at one 
of our four production and distribution centres in Hinckley. No-one was 
hurt and all of our 650 UK staff are being informed that their jobs are 
secure," said Mr Wharton.

"It will have no immediate impact on motorcycles ready for distribution 
held in our network of bike stores in the UK, Europe, the United States, 
Australia, New Zealand, Japan and other countries," he added.

Many staff have been working throughout the weekend with the Triumph 
management team, preparing for Monday's clean-up and contacting the 
company's worldwide dealer network to inform them that they can order 
parts and accessories on-line as usual.

"Stocks of spare parts and most ranges of bikes are available to meet 
immediate requirements in the UK. It is also the company's policy to 
hold stocks of bikes at other distribution centres in Europe and the 
United States," said Karl Wharton.

The preliminary investigation suggests normal manufacturing operation in 
the affected areas will recommence within four months.

"Over the past three years Triumph have significantly expanded their 
manufacturing facilities in the UK to meet growing demand. This specific 
incident will not hinder the on-going success of Triumph," said Mr 
Wharton.




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