Metrication

The Australian Metric Conversion Board new about the differences in metrication processes in 1970 and avoided those that were so slow, such as metric conversion. ❋ Unknown (2009)

Essentially all manufacturing and R&D companies that I consulted with on metrication face the same or worse problems than NASA (going out of business, law suits immune with Gov't). ❋ Unknown (2009)

Only at gov't establishments did I see metrication deteriorating to converting tens of thousand drawings - because some bureaucrat thought it necessary. ❋ Unknown (2009)

Users of direct metrication usually estimate that the savings amount to about 10 % of turnover. ❋ Unknown (2009)

Here in England (well, Britain actually) the government is slowly eroding our traditional units and forcing metrication on us. ❋ Unknown (2009)

The metrication plan would probably require incentives for companies that need to convert. ❋ Unknown (2009)

Direct metrication, on the other hand, is smooth, fast, and above all economical. ❋ Unknown (2009)

For about 85 % of Australian occupations the metrication process was completed in a year or two (e.g. 1974 to 1976 for Australian construction industries). ❋ Unknown (2009)

It's easy to see how this will cost more in the long run than any up front metrication cost undertaken today. ❋ Unknown (2009)

Just to add to the thoughts on the Australian experience with the metrication process. ❋ Unknown (2009)

The process for metrication does not need to be to the extreme you are suggesting. ❋ Unknown (2009)

If you choose the idea of converting to the metric system, it is best if you sit back and relax as your metrication process will be hard fought, it will be bitter, and above all it will be long. ❋ Unknown (2009)

The UK had been slowly going the metric route even before entering the European Economic Community (now European Union) but when the UK entered the EEC, metrication was a condition of membership in the club. ❋ Unknown (2008)

Roundabouts and metrication will help you understand the British sense of humour. ❋ JDsg (2007)

Both roundabouts and metrication will help you understand the British sense of humour. ❋ Unknown (2008)

There is no doubt whatsoever about his intentions on full European integration which includes metrication presumably he has now or for the time being at least , dropped the 'Stalinist' regionalization plans so favored by his fellow New Labour lovies! ❋ Peter Troy (2008)

Mrs. Devers faces a number of charges relating to alleged metrication offences relating to selling by the bowl, but two of the charges mirror Steven's, namely using imperial only scales which did not bear an official stamp. ❋ Thatsnews (2008)