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"Where customer satisfaction is our motto"

flapjax at midnite — Fri, 04 May 2007 03:03:19 -0800

The folks down at the Pakistan Ordnance Factory [youtube: 6'40] would like to show you how they make some of their machine guns, mortar bombs (in a surprising range of bright, cheerful colors), tank and anti-tank ammo ("capable of defeating the toughest armor in the battlefield!"), aircraft and anti-aircraft ammunition, and so much more. "P.O.F. products are in service with over 40 countries around the globe, with an ever-expanding market!"

By: BrotherCaine

BrotherCaine — Fri, 04 May 2007 03:23:31 -0800

I wonder how many of the worker's kids have lead poisoning.

By: elpapacito

elpapacito — Fri, 04 May 2007 03:32:08 -0800

Interesting question, but I doubt that any law is really implement to prevent poisoning the workers..I mean..that's Pakistan it can't be much better then U.S ..it could be even worse.

By: quonsar

quonsar — Fri, 04 May 2007 04:10:35 -0800

what is ordnance?

By: flapjax at midnite

flapjax at midnite — Fri, 04 May 2007 04:36:36 -0800

Wow, quonsar himself! Hi there. Googled it fer ya. Ordnance.

By: MarshallPoe

MarshallPoe — Fri, 04 May 2007 05:05:32 -0800

Admittedly, it's a bit cheerful for arms production promo, but not really different from "Big Arms Inc, helping keep America safe!" Just look at the ads in any arms industry rag (Aviation Week and Space Tech is my favorite). Also, it certainly should be no surprise to anyone that Pakistan has a well developed arms industry. I bet India does too...

By: flapjax at midnite

flapjax at midnite — Fri, 04 May 2007 05:36:30 -0800

Admittedly, it's a bit cheerful for arms production promo, but not really different from "Big Arms Inc, helping keep America safe!" Just look at the ads in any arms industry rag (Aviation Week and Space Tech is my favorite). Also, it certainly should be no surprise to anyone that Pakistan has a well developed arms industry. I bet India does too... Yeah, it's partly that matter-of-fact, "cheerful" presentation that made me think this little was worthy of some attention: it struck me as odd, given the fact of the wares they're touting. It could've been soap, or tires, or anything. And not being familiar with the "arms industry rags" probably also contributed to a sense of surprise, on my part, that weapons manufacture would be presented in such a way. My rationale for posting this, however, was not based on any "surprise" that Pakistan in particular has a well-developed arms industry. I know there are many other countries that do as well. Unfortunately, I couldn't find any similar 'promo video' type presentations from any other country's arms manufacturers. If I had, I would've included them in this FPP.

By: flapjax at midnite

flapjax at midnite — Fri, 04 May 2007 05:39:20 -0800

Oops. "this little was worthy..." = "this little clip was worthy..."

By: Comrade_robot

Comrade_robot — Fri, 04 May 2007 06:29:40 -0800

The Kurganmashzavod Joint Stock Company (makers of the BMP series of vehicles) used to have a pretty cheery glamour shot filled website. Unfortunately I can't get it to load.

By: CitrusFreak12

CitrusFreak12 — Fri, 04 May 2007 06:37:52 -0800

Wow. I had no idea "ordnance" was spelled that way until now. You learn something new everyday... Can't watch the clip just yet, roomie's still asleep and my headphones are on the fritz.

By: A Thousand Baited Hooks

A Thousand Baited Hooks — Fri, 04 May 2007 06:54:10 -0800

Interesting video, thanks! Also, for those still confused, ordnance vs ordinance.

By: quonsar

quonsar — Fri, 04 May 2007 07:02:51 -0800

Wow. I had no idea "ordnance" was spelled that way until now. me kneether.

By: Burhanistan

Burhanistan — Fri, 04 May 2007 07:16:20 -0800

It would be more exciting if they used mangled corpse instead of gears for screen wipes.

By: Killick

Killick — Fri, 04 May 2007 08:50:11 -0800

"Meeting the challenges of the new millenium," and "with an ever-expanding market." Sigh. They are probably right on both counts. But I guess as long as we also have an ever-exanding supply of sedatives, we'll all still get to sleep at night.

By: daq

daq — Fri, 04 May 2007 09:29:15 -0800

Reminds me a lot of the mindset described in "Lord of War".

By: taosbat

taosbat — Fri, 04 May 2007 10:24:49 -0800

I hadn't thought about Major Barbara in awhile.

By: tkchrist

tkchrist — Fri, 04 May 2007 18:29:31 -0800

Pakistan Ordnance Factory was my favorite band in the 80's. Until they toured with Depeche Mode and sold out.

By: stavrogin

stavrogin — Fri, 04 May 2007 22:56:12 -0800

Brings back fond memories of Robocop.