The future of the metalworking industry is now
The metalworking industry has been undergoing major changes in recent years. This traditionally traditional market is facing necessity automation battles, a shortage of skilled employees and the emergence of large concerns that are very competitive in terms of price.
Wim Dijkgraaf, CEO and founder of the Quotation Factory, gives his vision of the metalworking market and comes up with practical solutions on how (especially smaller) metalworkers can respond to these changes.
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