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 MOTORCYCLE NEWS : GENERAL NEWS 11 / 07 / 08
 

Micron Exhaust Technologies ceases trading

Well-known motorcycle exhaust manufacturer closes its doors

MICRON the well-known exhaust manufacturer has ceased trading as of 10am yesterday (Thursday 10th July).

The Micron team of over 20 staff - of which some have been working for the company for 20 years - have been laid off with as yet no offer of pay.

It is thought that Micron's parent company will concentrate on the automotive side of the business, which accounts for around 85% of its turnover, making exhausts for car brands such as Aston Martin.


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guttee 
Posted: 11/07/08 11:25:36 36

tragic!!! i can fondly remember my first micron exhaust i fitted to my rg 125 gamma in 1988, much improved performance but that sound!!!!georgous

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