Re: Most popular programable logic controller in the US?

From: YD (yd.techHAT_at_techie.com)
Date: 11/04/04 

Date: Wed, 03 Nov 2004 23:09:16 -0300

On Wed, 03 Nov 2004 21:56:05 GMT, Joerg
<notthisjoergsch@removethispacbell.net> wrote:

>Hi YD,
>
>>I checked today and that's about the cost of it. Besides import taxes
>>and stuff I guess there's quite a bit of markup on it too. Hell,
>>around here they'll nick you USD200 for a beat-up 15 MHz scope.
>>
>>
>Which country is that? First I thought South Africa but the exchange
>rate doesn't match so now I am puzzled.
>
>Anyway, if stuff is so much more expensive than elsewhere how can you
>guys compete in exports?
>

Brazil, coincidentally I happen to live close to Chaos Master. Not
everything is expensive, mostly imports, if there's a "national
similar" there's a heavy surcharge. Which in this case would be the
ALTUS PLCs of which we happen to have quite a number. We're gradually
replacing them as they're pure crap, ten years behind their time,
taking advantage of the situation by charging triple of what they're
worth.

Exports are doing fine, mostly raw materials, agricultural produce,
and some manufactures. The current exchange rates make them attractive
so the trade balance is in our favor. Overall the economy at the
moment is at an upward turn.

- YD. 

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