Grow Your Manufacturing Business

March 23, 2017

Starting up or growing a manufacturing company can be extremely challenging and involves making numerous crucial decisions regarding financing, location, choosing the right machines, targeting specific market segments, and setting the right team in place. Here are a few strategies that some of the MFG.com members have applied in order to expand their business.

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TOPTICA Photonics AG

TOPTICA Photonics AG develops, manufactures, services and distributes technology-leading diode and fiber lasers and laser systems for scientific and industrial applications. Sales and service is offered worldwide through TOPTICA Germany and its subsidiaries TOPTICA USA and TOPTICA Japan, as well as all through 11 distributors.

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