Cram, Geoff wrote:
>
> Somewhere I recall hearing that the SU company was called Sugden, and
> that they used to manufacture plumbing components before embarking on
> carburation, also that they were the lowest bidder in their first
> non-plumbing contract. I'm sure this story is one of the following:
>
> A) Completely Untrue
> B) Not the Whole Story
> C) Partly True
>
> Can anyone out there Cast the Light of Truth on this apocrypha and/or
> tell more about the history of this mythical company?
>
> Geoff Cram
> 66B
> gcram@wdni.com
A. Completely Untrue - SU stands for Skinner's Union - I believe they
originally made mining equipment before they turned to carburetors.
Sam Staton
'73b Rdstr
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