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Fasteners weeks from beginning to end . These loans are related to sustainable business practice , and the bank helped us meet all the necessary requirements and get the paperwork approved , so that we could invest in sustainable practices throughout the business .
Progression and growth
“ The additional funds will be used to continue to develop our environmentally friendly manufacturing process . The traditional method for producing engineered parts requires multiple machines , drawn out processes , and a lot of manpower . It also produces a considerable amount of waste scrap and energy . The cold forging process produces parts in what are called net shaped forgings . This is a more controlled production methodology , resulting in finished components coming out of the machine with no waste at speeds of 100 parts per minute and above .”
Taking an eco-friendlier approach has brought new life to the business , and set it up for renewed success , as Steve discusses : “ Our sustainability mission has revitalized the business — I want to seize that momentum and continue growing from this point onward . Our business development plan includes the expansion of our product portfolio . Some of our customers have been with us for over 30 years . We have a great reputation as a manufacturer , and our plans for the future are to expand our market offering by working with our very loyal customers to provide a wider range of products all to the same standard of quality and customer service .
“ Our mission is to grow the business and develop it so there are more opportunities for progression and growth . This helps safeguard our employees and set the company up for the future ,” he concludes . ■
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