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fcap60 · 04-23-2007, 06:59 PM

Here's what I know.

Yes, the gold colored Abu Big games (7000 and 7000HSN) were orginally made in Sweden. About 5-6 years ago (est.), Abu moved production of its 7000 line to Asia (possibly, various locations ).

Abu still makes the 6500 size in Sweden b/c they use robotics (machines) in the manufacturing process. The 7000 size, however, are assembled by hand and, therefore, it's more cost efficient to have them made in Asia than in Sweden.

I hope this helps.

04-23-2007, 06:59 PM	#6
fcap60 Frank Capone Join Date: May 2005 Location: Hamden, Connecticut Posts: 2,229	Here's what I know. Yes, the gold colored Abu Big games (7000 and 7000HSN) were orginally made in Sweden. About 5-6 years ago (est.), Abu moved production of its 7000 line to Asia (possibly, various locations ). Abu still makes the 6500 size in Sweden b/c they use robotics (machines) in the manufacturing process. The 7000 size, however, are assembled by hand and, therefore, it's more cost efficient to have them made in Asia than in Sweden. I hope this helps.