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[David]

The UKFR has about 15 reviews of Panda items, all dating from May 2008, so this suggests that the brand is still active in this country.

[Spyrotechnics]

so this suggests that the brand is still active in this country

or it suggests that the reviews have taken a while to complete/upload

[David]

or it suggests that the reviews have taken a while to complete/upload

Still, seems odd to have include them in May 2008 if the brand is not going to be around for the 2008 season.

[Spyrotechnics]

Not really - just because Panda as supplier are no longer around (and as a customer of theirs I know this to be fact) doesn't mean some retailers wont still have some Panda stock in their stores.

There may be some stocks at some suppliers of panda items however Panda as a company no longer have an official presence and have not imported any Panda branded products for the past couple of years.

Now Panda in China are still going strong and may well be supplying their products to other companies in the UK branded/wrapped as other things

[David]

Not really - just because Panda as supplier are no longer around (and as a customer of theirs I know this to be fact) doesn't mean some retailers wont still have some Panda stock in their stores.

There may be some stocks at some suppliers of panda items however Panda as a company no longer have an official presence and have not imported any Panda branded products for the past couple of years.

Ah, Ok, I see what you mean- Panda arn't supply any new fireworks, but some of the older stuff may still be available.

Edited by David, 18 August 2008 - 01:23 PM.

[Spyrotechnics]

exactly - or you may see items you recognise from the Panda brand, but in different wrappers from different companies

[p3rdes1]

I have a firework shop and have been selling Panda brand for many years, me and my customers have been very impressed with them. I used to buy from Binbrook who's Panda stock is now finished. I also made up some stock with Spook - Wasn't very impressed.

Been talking to Panda in China they say they still export about 50 containers to UK. I would also like to import some Panda stock myself. I'd happily team up with others to negotiate better prices. If anybody would like to take me up on the offer or is already dealing with Panda i would love to hear from them.

Thanks

[Spyrotechnics]

where are you based?

[p3rdes1]

where are you based?

In Derby

[Spyrotechnics]

ah yes, Mark rang me today to fill me in on bits n bobs