Stories from Management

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Barbara Hovis
Manager
Southwest Fastener LLC

We sourced ThomasNet.com for: Fasteners

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Christy Gilchrist
Office Manager
Precision Valley Finishing

We sourced ThomasNet.com for: Chemicals

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Bill Sklar
Owner
Sklar & Assoc.

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Jenna Lonczak
President
Jenna Lonczak Designs; LLC

We sourced ThomasNet.com for: Packaging

"When I search for companies it is ThomasNet that I use. I also receive emails from ThomasNet that alert me to the manufacturing news I need to know about, as well, industry news that helps me stay on top of everything on a daily basis."

Roma Chandool
Manager
J & F Mfg. South Inc.

We sourced ThomasNet.com for: Steel

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James Simpson
Owner/Operator
ODD Parts Fabrication

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Frank Mancaruso
Owner
Rob' n' Caruso Sales Associates

We sourced ThomasNet.com for: MRO

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"There have been so many of our vendors in Michigan that have gone under. We have been struggling trying to find a plastic resin company to provide material. Your listings have given me three (3) new vendors and I also have been able to work out competitive pricing. This will definitely help to keep our door open in 2010!"

Christine Arciniaga
President
JMA Tool Company

We sourced ThomasNet.com for: Resins