May 26, 2004

China-made coffins pose threat to U.S. casket makers

Cheap toys, clothing, electronics, furniture … now even coffins: Chinese exporters are serving American consumers from cradle to grave.

NEW YORK (Reuters)

Low-priced caskets made in China still represent a small portion of the U.S. market, but are viewed as a serious threat by the domestic industry which, beyond a few major players, is highly fragmented.

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