![]() ![]() Thailand has become the mecca for motorcycle manufacturing in Southeast Asia thanks to its strategic location and corporate tax breaks. In 2007 a third plant opened and included machining and casting facilities.īloor’s original idea was to have parts made in Thailand and then shipped to the production line in Hinckley. ![]() In 2006 a second plant opened with a production line and paint shop, and for the first time ever Bonneville’s were built outside England. Bloor had the foresight to open Thailand plants in readiness to be able to compete on the world market and in 2002 the first plant opened to manufacture Triumph parts. It wasn’t until 1993 that he opened the headquarters at Hinckley where the new Triumph’s were originally built. Successful British businessman John Bloor purchased the rights to the Triumph brand in 1983. Should it Matter Where Your Triumph is Built? Does the typical BMW driver know or care that their car could have been built in any number of countries including Mexico, China, South Africa and America? How about the all American Ford with its 65 plants worldwide, is anyone shocked to learn only 8 of them are in America? Heritage is a huge part of the Triumph brand and while some may worry that will be lost as the company grows and expands, it’s not at all surprising that Triumph will no longer be mass producing bikes in England. ![]()
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