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Crest Group | Interview becoming more stringent on emissions standards , we can provide the equipment and support for manufacturers to continue production while meeting enhanced requirements .”
As the market continues to change and evolve , particularly in light of sustainability , so too does Crest ’ s activity . “ With increased demand for electric vehicles ( EVs ), we ’ ve increased our metal welding capabilities , as EV batteries contain five different types of batteries that must be metal welded together ,” Brian explains . “ We ’ ve developed some state-of-the-art metal welders in Japan using ultrasonic base metal welding technology , which eliminates the need for expendable secondary devices , thus providing cost savings and quick return on investment for our customers .
“ To accelerate our offering , we ’ re open to future acquisitions within the market that would enable us to launch metal welding projects at a much bigger scale ,” he suggests as our conversation turns to Crest ’ s future . “ We ’ re already strong on the ultrasonic cleaning side of the business , but we want to reach this point in our plastics and metal welding divisions too .
“ We ’ re excited about what the future will bring ,” Brian concludes . “ We ’ ll keep growing organically to maintain our position as industry leaders and continue providing solutions that minimize our customers ’ carbon footprints , through recycling and smart power management .” ■
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