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faced with numerous supply chain challenges and couldn ’ t get the products they needed ,” Greg recalls . “ We responded by installing and implementing automation to be able to supply those customers . Being part of Lincoln Electric , which has a nearly billiondollar automation company in its portfolio , gives us a key advantage in that we can work internally to automate our own facilities . At Lincoln Electric , we can be at the forefront of advanced manufacturing . Thanks to our automation expertise , we are at the point where we ’ re able to manufacture many of our regulator models almost lights-out in terms of inputting the components and then receiving a finished product from a conveyor belt . Lincoln Electric recently acquired Fori Automation , a manufacturer of automated guided vehicles ( AGVs ), so we ’ re currently evaluating how we can further automate the flow of material in our own operations .
“ Likewise , having robust relationships and mutually beneficial partnerships with our suppliers is critical to operational success and has positioned us well over the years , particularly during turbulent times . Having a strong internal team that focuses on supplier relationships helps to improve partnerships from a reciprocal perspective .”
Under Greg ’ s leadership , HPG is focused on anticipating demand and serving customers in new growth areas . To achieve this goal , it ’ s essential to have the right skill set in place . “ One of our guiding principles
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