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states Chissell, and that longevity is part of what is helping the company to stay afloat now amidst an economy that is quickly forcing a lot of businesses under. “We are established. I think that helps. We have a solid foundation because we have been around so long, and that adds to our reliability. Some businesses aren’t answering the phone, or have had to turn some customers away because their credit isn’t good enough to buy steel and materials. We’re still a reliable source, and that is helping us to keep going.” Of course, Wynn Machine and Manufacturing’s reliability isn’t the only thing that is keeping it going. The company is also focusing on diversification and innovation, two aspects that hold a lot of potential for the company, both now and in the future. “A few years ago, we developed a robotic cell that increases capacity,” Chissell explains. “We finished it just when things went south with the economy, so this unique robotic cell has
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