Logically, all OEMs covet a piece of the prestige markets as that is where the money flows in great quantities. |
The OEMs have great bargaining power and attempt to wrest price concessions from their suppliers. |
There was some minor resistance from a few tiers down the management structure in some companies, but the upshot was that the OEMs bravely sold the pass. |
It has been widely reported that profits have tanked over the past two years for OEMs and large publicly traded parts suppliers. |
It's a big step, as OEMs traditionally have machined connecting rods themselves. |
For commercial reasons most AMs, OEMs, airlines, engineering companies and aircraft parts stockists tend not to stock the most expensive spares due to investment cost. |