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phildunford

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#79511 Illegal firework factory explosion

Posted by phildunford on 11 April 2013 - 04:41 PM

_{Such things are always very bad news, not least for the individuals involved, their families and those living near the incident.}

_{However, I don't think it really impacts on the situation in the UK in any way.}

_{I have very little sympathy with anyone involved with M - anything - ie an excuse for personal hand grenades! This is the farthest fringe of firework making to my mind, having neither skill or beauty.}

_{It sounds as if huge amounts were involved, but even 500g of flash in a small shed is likely to kill all those in the building. Too high a price for infantile enertainment I think...}

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#79069 automation in the firework industry

Posted by phildunford on 19 January 2013 - 07:01 PM

Of course Germany never stopped thinking that making things is a good idea...

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#78999 automation in the firework industry

Posted by phildunford on 16 January 2013 - 11:11 AM

So there they are, in europe, with modern facilities, banging out good product and presumably making a profit.

Why can't we do that?

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#78748 Interesting Firework Film

Posted by phildunford on 16 December 2012 - 06:20 PM

Over the past few months, I've given a couple of pointers to a Phd Student who has been making a film about fireworks.

She's posted the final result. It's very professional and if you have half an hour to spare, well worth a look:

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#78135 Over inflated prices

Posted by phildunford on 25 October 2012 - 08:58 PM

As long as there is no simple way to prove your bona-fide to a retailer there will always be a premium on easy to buy fuse.

It seems that you have to be 'in the club' to buy fuse from a firework company, and it's not an easy club to join...

I've mentioned before that I would like to see UKPS membership as at least a nod in the right direction of proving good intent. Any retailers out there willing to get involved, please message me.

As to any individual providing a service it's caveat emptor (more Latin!) and if you don't like the price you dont have to buy it.

Keep calm and carry on chaps!

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#77835 Feedback - Alternative AGM Venues?

Posted by phildunford on 23 September 2012 - 04:46 PM

Hopefully Richard may be able to re-instate the map some time as it was useful...

As I recall, it showed concentrations of members around London, Midlands and West Country - however, this does not mean that they are active members...

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#75810 Who did the London NYE fireworks?

Posted by phildunford on 03 January 2012 - 04:23 PM

I echo Richard's comments & would add that as a British manufacturer we should be giving Kimbolton all the support we can.

From what I saw on the telly, it looked a great display - will get a first hand report when my son returns from seeing it live in London...

Everyone must remember that this is a public forum, think what you like, but be sure before you say it - it's your society that could get sued out of existance!!!

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#74733 One Show - 7.00pm 4th October

Posted by phildunford on 03 October 2011 - 10:04 PM

The production company tell me that I will be on the One Show (BBC1) 7.00pm 4th October.

If some reason you wanted to see my ugly mug, you could take a look - :rolleyes:

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#69155 Marketing and Use of Explosive Precursors

Posted by phildunford on 12 October 2010 - 08:20 AM

The only thing we can do at the moment is write to our MPs on these specific matters & on the general issues of freedom. Don't know if it will help, as it's hardly a major vote-winner, but in the current, slightly more liberal atmosphere, who knows?

The government must also realise that while UK citizens are a placid, easy going lot, there is a breaking point past we get out the pitchforks and flaming torches...