Very interesting reading to say the least. I would suggest that people print this out and take time to read it. You'll have no problems identifying the companies involved. And this shouldn't just interest Airbus fliers, but all pilots, because you can be damn sure that ths kind of thing happens at all Airplane Manufacturers, whether they sub-contract or not.
Thank's LU, it's having people like you posting on PPRuNe that make it worthwhile logging on. Scary to think that selecting a flap setting (or activating your rudder) could trigger off a disaster, all because the maufacturers want to save money or even save face.