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Momentum at Electrolube / MacDermid Alpha
November 16, 2022 | Real Time with...SMTAIEstimated reading time: Less than a minute
We talk with Beth Turner, senior technical director, about how the integration between Electrolube and MacDermid Alpha is proceeding, especially the added momentum the new organization is bringing to product development. Beth also outlines some of the key customer needs that are driving product R&D.
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