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Mark Golombek

Mark Golombek has worked as a writer for Focus Media Group since April of 2012. He is a dynamic facilitator and has delivered seminars on subjects including but not limited to ‘Living Well With Stress', ‘Creating Balance in Your Life’, ‘Building Bridges’, and ‘Boosting Your Positive Outlook’. He worked for 10 years in the Financial Services industry, and dedicated five years as a Level 2 Shelter worker in Toronto and Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario. He also served as a writer, editor, researcher and assistant director on two documentaries about homelessness, one of which garnered an award at the Shadows of the Mind Film Festival.




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Made in America
Plastic Molding Manufacturing
Written by Mark Golombek


When it comes to polymer-based products, Plastic Molding Manufacturing (PMM) of Hudson, Massachusetts is the go-to manufacturer. Throughout its fifty-year history, the company has aided in the design and production of its clients’ molds, reducing costs and incorporating the latest in technology. Chief Executive Officer George E. Danis takes great pride in his company’s products being American-made.


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The Foam Safety Experts
Coastal Automotive
Written by Mark Golombek


Automotive safety materials manufacturer Coastal Automotive is branching out to expand its applications in the automotive industry to include non-automotive opportunities. We had the opportunity to speak with Director of New Product Development Hazen Sills and Product Marketing Manager Ryan Simmons.


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Pioneers in Agriculture
KSi Conveyors, Inc.
Written by Mark Golombek


In the world of belt conveyors and seed handling, one company has made strides that no other has. KSi Conveyors, Inc. of Sabetha, Kansas, has applied a special group of employees, coupled with research and development knowhow, to conceive of and develop a patented cleat belt technology that outperforms conventional augers and conveyors and ensures greater efficiency. We spoke with Chief Executive Officer Paul Kaeb and Marketing Director Rick Smith to find out more.


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Over 50 Years of Precision Turned Components for Any Application
Swiss Automation
Written by Mark Golombek


Since 1965, Swiss Automation has been a supplier of precision turned components, and its work has been rewarded with contracts that extend to the aerospace, defense, medical device, firearms, and hydraulics markets. We spoke with National Sales Director Tom Irvin to find out more.


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A Cut Above
HE&M Saw
Written by Mark Golombek


To remain competitive in a global market, you need to offer value and service. HE&M Saw of Pryor, Oklahoma does just that. We spoke with Chief Engineer Maxwell Harris about competition from overseas, the effect of artificial intelligence (AI) on the industry, and what it means to be family-run and owned.


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Hot Stamping Specialists for the Automotive Industry
Telos Global
Written by Mark Golombek


When Telos Global began in 2016, no one could have foreseen its rapid rise to success. Growth has been steady, with no signs of abatement. Using leading-edge technology, the company looks to the future for more business opportunities in the automotive industry. We spoke with the company’s Engineering Manager Garrett Melton about the consulting side of the business and growth prospects.


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Closing the Gap
The Role of Education in Promoting Manufacturing
Written by Mark Golombek


A lack of skills training has been an issue for decades but is fast approaching a crisis worldwide. High schools have been reducing or eliminating shop classes for years; experienced workers of the baby boomer generation are retiring, and guidance councillors have long discouraged students from entering the manufacturing sector in favour of white-collar careers.


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On the Cutting Edge
Wikus Saw Technology
Written by Mark Golombek


Many industries rely on band saw blades to cut wood and metal in order to manufacture various products, and WIKUS-Sägenfabrik, Wilhelm H. Kullmann GmbH & Co. KG, with its headquarters in Spangenberg Germany, has been producing top-of-the-line band saws for over sixty years. Wikus is a recognized leader in the area and the largest band saw blade manufacturer in Europe. We spoke with the U.S. organization Chief Executive Officer, Georgi Jossifov, to get the full story


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Where Innovation Meets Service
AirBoss of America Companies
Written by Mark Golombek


Hailing from Newmarket, Ontario with offices throughout Ontario, Quebec, and the U.S., rubber compounding corporation AirBoss is one of the biggest and best in the business. Innovation carries the company forward as one of the premier composite manufacturers in the industry, and growth continues to be fuelled by product diversification and new ideas. We spoke with Vice President of Corporate Supply Chain Ed Kiell to find out more.


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Industry Pioneers
CLIMAX Portable Machining and Welding Systems
Written by Mark Golombek


In May of 2016, Business in Focus wrote about CLIMAX Portable and Machining Welding Systems. At the time, it was celebrating its fiftieth anniversary. There has since been a lot of progress, and once again, we had the pleasure of speaking with the Corporate Vice President of Sales and Marketing Dave Baker and President and Chief Executive Officer Tom Cunningham.


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