It seems that a major fire can't slow down Triumph. After the blaze destroyed most of the assembly lines, some bikes and even their storage, Triumph has put out a press release saying that all jobs are "secure" at the plant and the shipment of bikes and parts to most of the world--including the ever important New Zealand market, will be unaffected.

Karl Wharton, Managing Director of the Hinckley-based motorcycle manufacturer, says that work on rebuilding a section of their Jacknell Road production facility is due to start later this week. "The fire, which was confined to a section of the assembly area, was quickly brought under control and has only affected certain areas at one of our four production and distribution centers in Hinckley. No-one was hurt and all of our 650 UK staff are being informed that their jobs are secure," said Mr. Wharton. "It will have no immediate impact on motorcycles ready for distribution held in our network of bike stores in the UK, Europe, the United States, Australia, New Zealand, Japan and other countries," he added.

The preliminary investigation suggests normal manufacturing operation in the affected areas will recommence within four months. "Over the past three years Triumph has significantly expanded their manufacturing facilities in the UK to meet growing demand. This specific incident will not hinder the on-going success of Triumph," said Mr. Wharton." End of Press Release quotes.

Bully that, or Bob's Your Uncle, or please fill in your favorite Brit jargon that means 'even the Nazis couldn't bomb us to smithereens or even starve us so it is doubtful this little incident will hamper Great Britain at all.'