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02/2013

Tips for the Effective Use of Purging Materials

By John Pizzo, Sun Plastech 1.How do we know which type of purge is best for our facility? These days, there are a number of commercial purging compounds (CPCs) to choose from, and they can all be grouped into several types or categories based upon the way they work. The most popular types are mechanical or chemical, and there are some newer "hybrids" that incorporate … [Read more...] about Tips for the Effective Use of Purging Materials

Study: Manufacturing Key to Long-Term Economic Recovery

by Brittany M. Bond, US Department of Commerce Related Links See the full report. As the country emerges from the Great Recession, which officially lasted from December 2007 to June 2009, recent US Department of Commerce research has found manufacturing plays a key role in the continued economic recovery for communities all over the country. The manufacturing … [Read more...] about Study: Manufacturing Key to Long-Term Economic Recovery



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