The sale of American companies to overseas firms touches the fishing industry.
Finnish-based Rapala Lures is acquiring Tulsa, Oklahoma-based Terminator Lures and will move production to Mexico and close the Tulsa offices and warehouse space.
Read the entire Tulsa World News story at
Editor’s Note: I’ve always been a fan of the Terminator product line, but in light of the Oklahoma job eliminations, I may find myself hard-pressed to support the brand in the future. If it’s cheaper to make them in Mexico, are they going to lower the price?
Sad That the american fisherman has to buy his lures from overseas / mexico. This in not the first fishing industry co. to do this and yes the quality will suffer. It’s time we all take a stand and buy US made products and support not only the home team but the american way of life.Mike DiehlUSAF RET.
Sad That the american fisherman has to buy his lures from overseas / mexico. This in not the first fishing industry co. to do this and yes the quality will suffer. It’s time we all take a stand and buy US made products and support not only the home team but the american way of life.Mike DiehlUSAF RET.