NewsWhore
08-13-2009, 07:20 PM
If the same quality pipes can be produced locally at a better price, why import? The president of the Association of Industries of Herrera, Manuel Cabrera is asking government for an answer to that question. Cabrera suggests that when the state opens bidding on a public works project, locally produced goods should be given preference as long as these meet the specifications.
A leading local plastic pipe producer is complaining the Brazilian contractor, Odebrecht would be importing PVC pipes that can be sourced locally for construction of the Samana aqueduct, a government contract. In a paid advertisement, the local producers say they offer nearly 50% savings to the government on the pipes.
The companies warn that aside from having to pay more for the imported pipes, the government also loses tax revenues, and the country loses jobs. The plastic pipe plant has had to reduce production by nearly 50% due to the drop in local demand in part due to the international competition.
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A leading local plastic pipe producer is complaining the Brazilian contractor, Odebrecht would be importing PVC pipes that can be sourced locally for construction of the Samana aqueduct, a government contract. In a paid advertisement, the local producers say they offer nearly 50% savings to the government on the pipes.
The companies warn that aside from having to pay more for the imported pipes, the government also loses tax revenues, and the country loses jobs. The plastic pipe plant has had to reduce production by nearly 50% due to the drop in local demand in part due to the international competition.
More... (http://www.dr1.com/index.html#7)